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August 31, 2015

Published by UrbanGeekz Staff at August 31, 2015

For the ‘space generation’ the sky is not the limit

In many ways, humankind’s journey to Mars begins in the classroom. Last month, as NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft sent back the most vivid images we’ve ever […]

August 22, 2015

Published by Kunbi Tinuoye at August 22, 2015

First Native American Astronaut Inspires Indigenous Students to Pursue STEM

John Herrington, the first Native American astronaut to journey into outer space, is spearheading an initiative to encourage indigenous students to pursue STEM disciplines. Dr. Herrington arrived […]

June 2, 2015

First black female astronaut Mae Jemison

Published by UrbanGeekz Staff at June 2, 2015

First black female astronaut on fear, audacity and the importance of inclusion

On paper, Mae Jemison’s accomplishments are so varied and groundbreaking, you would never stop to consider that she—like most all of us— isn’t completely fearless. Jemison […]