I'm always a bit sad in the immediate letdown after a big event, but this also happens to be the end of an era. That empty chair seems an appropriate image to leave here for a bit. What happens next is a planned loss of signal. I'll see you on the other side. Thank you, all.🙏

I thought it would be fun to share an image of my setup here, even though it's not an angle my camera usually shows of this space. I love experiencing multiple sessions of engaged participants simultaneusly. Look at the Chromebooks back in service! Never mind the space books. 😆

It's always amazing to see a community of educators and enthusiasts come together to focus on building a better future for humanity. We're all crew on Spaceship Earth.

Our teammate Gitika Gorthi will join Frank White for a special closing capstone session too!

Come for the panels and stay for the full schedule, featuring strands for space careers, space education, space philosophy... and more: spaceeducation.squarespace.com/schedule/

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PS: If you have any questions about it at all... let's jump on a call! calendly.com/markdwagner

It's a learning adventure perfect for educators, enthusiasts, and whole families! Sign up early to reserve your spot on the bus. 🚀
The Lassen Volcanic Adventure
September 12-15
galacticmedallion.com/lassen-volca...

This is a four-day, hands-on, Earth and Space science experience featuring planetary scientists Dr. Kirby Runyon and astronomer Dr. Pamela Gay - and myself, an education technologist focused on space.

Geothermal features of Bumpass Hell in Lassen Volcanic National Park are similar to the surface of Io, which may also harbor extremophile life. Giant lava tubes in Subway Caves are analogous to places human's might shelter on the Moon or Mars.

Come for the panel and stay for the full schedule here, featuring space education, space careers, space philosophy... and more:
spaceeducation.squarespace.com/schedule/

And we have more announements ahead... 🚀

These panelists are right out of the commercial space headlines! We'll be talking to them about their spaceflights, their experiences of the Overview Effect, and how they think we might best prepare students for humanity's future in space. You'll be able to join the Q&A too!

PS: If you have any questions about it at all... let's jump on a call! calendly.com/markdwagner

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Earth and Space Experience
November 7-9, 2025
areslearning.com/earthandspace

PRO-TIP: If the one-time cost is an obstacle, sign up for membership as a low monthly payment plan. One year of membership includes the experience!

Register now to secure your spot in the van! We even fill transit time with mind blowing learning... planetary scientist Dr. Kirby Runyon even shares the history of space planes, and we lead discussions of space philosophy... as we tour the solar system without leaving Earrth! 🚀

You can also register right here:
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The opening astronaut panel and the closing special guest are To Be Announced, with detailed session descriptions coming soon.

And if you still have students on the 30th... they can join with you to ask questions during the Q&A. 🚀