CLC Lake Erie West

The Challenger Learning Center of Lake Erie West is an interactive science center and simulator honoring the Challenger STS 51-L crew lost in 1986.

[CLC Lake Erie West @CLCLEW]

We had a great time with @PburgSchools Woodland Elementary 3rd graders as they designed and built Mars Landers. Thanks @cenovus, our partner in STEM education for funding this opportunity and inspiring future careers in #STEM! #esclew @ChallengerCtr @OHEducation

[CLC Lake Erie West @CLCLEW]

Tonight's STREAM Carnival at Sherman Elementary School was out of this world! Thank you, Sara Ellet @TPSProud for including us! @romules_ @ChallengerCtr @NASAglenn @GiftedBrenda @OHEducation #ESCLEW #LiveAndWorkInSpace #STREAM #STEM

[CLC Lake Erie West @CLCLEW]

Today's Mission is a GO! We're taking specialists from Meadowvale Elementary to Mars today! @WLS4Kids @ChallengerCtr @GiftedBrenda #ESCLEW @NASAglenn @NASASocial

[Dr. Romules Durant @romules_]

There was a good turnout for the TPS/TMA Chess Tournament @ the art museum.We had a guess appearance from Tani,“The Chess Prodigy” who shared his story & tips for all in attendance.We appreciate his family,Woodberry Park,TMA,& TPS for working together to put on the event.TPSProud

[CLC Lake Erie West @CLCLEW]

Mission accomplished! Students from Fassett Junior High took a simulated trip to Mars! Thanks to the funding from Northwood-Oregon Rotary and @cenovus for helping to send this great group to space! @ChallengerCtr #ESCLEW @OHEducation

[CLC Lake Erie West @CLCLEW]

We had the best time today out at Grace Preschool in Perrysburg, sharing about the day and night sky!

[Brenda Gift, Ed.S. @GiftedBrenda]

Our Challenger Digital Dome is kind of a big deal. Thanks to funding from @cenovus students from around the region may enjoy new immersive content. #Planetarium @CLCLEW @ChallengerCtr @OHEducation @OhioDCY @oesca

[CLC Lake Erie West @CLCLEW]

Remembering the Challenger crew today on this 39th anniversary of the tragic incident. Their mission is our inspiration. @ChallengerCtr @NASA @ESCLakeErieWest @GiftedBrenda #Challenger

[NASA's Kennedy Space Center @NASAKennedy]

Today, we honor the crews of Apollo 1 and space shuttles Challenger and Columbia, as well as other astronauts who lost their lives in the pursuit of spaceflight.

Join us virtually from @ExploreSpaceKSC for our Day of Remembrance ceremony.

https://t.co/Ts0JBlDqVe

[CLC Lake Erie West @CLCLEW]

Thinking of you and your crews, Frank, as you battle wildfires in Los Angeles. @LacofdR @WLS4Kids @GiftedBrenda

[CLC Lake Erie West @CLCLEW]

Thank you County of Los Angeles Battalion Chief Frank Garrido @LacofdR for sharing your expertise as part of our STEM C2: Integrating Community & Career project. Students from @WLS4Kids and #SpringfieldSchools had excellent questions! @springfield_com @NASAGRC_Edu @ChallengerCtr

[CLC Lake Erie West @CLCLEW]

Tabitha is working on becoming a Gold Award Girl Scout and has presented her ideas for improving the space between our transporter and space craft! We love the mock-up and are excited to see the results. @girlscouts @ChallengerCtr @GiftedBrenda

[Challenger Center @ChallengerCtr]

We're pleased to welcome three new leaders to our Board of Directors: Former @NASA Astronaut Wendy Lawrence, @mccc President Dr. Victoria L. Bastecki-Perez, and @challengermaine Executive Director Kirsten Hibbard! Read more here: https://t.co/cl2W7PUEUj 🔭 🚀 🎉

[CLC Lake Erie West @CLCLEW]

We had a blast bring students and adults from Fostoria Academy on a Mission to Mars thanks to funding from @cenovus. @ChallengerCtr @GiftedBrenda @OHEducation

[CLC Lake Erie West @CLCLEW]

Thank you, @cenovus for the generous funding that will allow students throughout the region to experience simulated space travel, STEM outreach, summer camps, and more! @ESCLakeErieWest @ChallengerCtr @OHEducation @GiftedBrenda @OAGCGifted @OhioDCY

[CLC Lake Erie West @CLCLEW]

We're proud to present at today's Women in @NWOstem conference at @bgsu! Our participants from @WLS4Kids Jefferson Junior High were some real "rock stars"! @ESCLakeErieWest @GiftedBrenda @ChallengerCtr @NASAglenn @NASASocial @NASASTEM @OHEducation

[CLC Lake Erie West @CLCLEW]

NW Ohio - look outside toward the western horizon.

https://t.co/j9PxcFMvRH

[CLC Lake Erie West @CLCLEW]

Challenger Lake Erie West - Best Team Ever!! @ESCLakeErieWest @GiftedBrenda @OAGCGifted @ChallengerCtr #GiftedSTEM

[CLC Lake Erie West @CLCLEW]

Today, our team trained on our new missions with the help of some friends and family! @ChallengerCtr @ESCLakeErieWest @GiftedBrenda #PracticeMakesPerfect

[SpaceX @SpaceX]

Watch Falcon 9 launch Dragon and Crew-9 to the @space_station from pad 40 in Florida → https://t.co/3NmG8U1Cx9 https://t.co/j1kQZPtsAB

[CLC Lake Erie West @CLCLEW]

Happening now: This is the ninth crew rotation mission and the 10th human spaceflight mission for NASA to the space station supported by Dragon since 2020 as part of the agency’s Commercial Crew Program.
https://t.co/jdCmeWK951
@SpaceX @NASA @GiftedBrenda

[CLC Lake Erie West @CLCLEW]

Years ago, we invited a young storm chaser named @AaronRigsbyOSC to come present for students. He talked about a lifelong dream of chasing storms. His work now leads to public awareness and even rescues. @OHEducation @GiftedBrenda #HurricaneHelen @ESCLakeErieWest

[Aaron Rigsby @AaronRigsbyOSC]

Heartbreaking scenes out of Steinhatchee earlier. #FLwx #Helene