The curriculum was developed from existing courses, as well as from the development of specialty courses. This conference was started in 1998 by the Space Grant Office as a way for K-12 educators to learn how to integrate space science content with existing course curricula. Space Odyssey will be the theme for the 2001 Conference, featuring Commander John B. Herrington as the keynote speaker. The conference hosts a series of 10 workshop presenters each year ranging from master teachers to NASA education specialists. Campers are introduced to other science and engineering topics such as aerodynamics, electronic, pneumatics, and team-building.
Students attend on a voluntary basis.
The ESG program is coordinated by the MnSGC Assistant Director. Taught by Augsburg faculty, this program is funded by Eisenhower Professional Development funds. The Institute is for the purpose of helping paraprofessionals who are involved in assisting K-6 students with mathematics in urban schools. Carl Tape, a senior in physics and geology at Carleton College , Northfield, MN received a 2001 Rhodes Scholarship Award announced in December, 2000. Carl is a past recipient of a MnSGC scholarship.