Newly installed, the McAuliffe Center’s Challenger Learning Center facility offers space mission simulation programs for K-12 groups and lifelong learners alike with totally immersive, hands-on STEM education experiences that activate teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Together, groups work to achieve mission goals, such as finding life on Mars or water on the Moon.
As a leader in STEM education, Challenger Center and its network of Challenger Learning Centers use experiential STEM education programs that bring STEM subjects to life and inspire students to pursue STEM careers. Christa McAuliffe Center is part of the global network that reaches hundreds of thousands of students every year. In the aftermath of the Challenger STS-51L tragedy, the crew’s families came together, committed to continuing the education mission. In 1986, the families of the Challenger STS-51L crew created Challenger Center to carry on the spirit of their loved ones and continue the education mission. Learn more at www.challenger.org
The new FSU Planetarium features a pair of ultra-high contrast laser phosphor projectors, resulting in dramatically increased picture quality for both night sky scenes and fulldome films! Each show's sound effects and music is driven by a brand new 5.1 digital surround sound system that has been custom designed and professionally engineered for our dome. New content offerings include the classic night sky tour paired with a film, as well as opportunities for students to directly interact with content on the dome and become participants in the show itself.
