Description Join the next generation of food pioneers! Get ready for
an out of this world experience. Join food SCIENCE EDUCATOR DAPHNE
BRADFORD FOR AN EXCITING NEW AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM DESIGNED TO SPARK
CURIOSITY AND INSPIRE THE NEXT GENERATION OF FOOD SCIENTISTS,
aerospace innovators, and future astronauts. With NASA’s Artemis
campaign leading the charge back to the Moon, this is a thrilling time
to explore the SCIENCE BEHIND SPACE EXPLORATION, starting with what
astronauts eat. Students will dive into hands-on activities focused on
SPACE FOOD PREPARATION, using real preservation techniques like
dehydration, fermentation, and freeze drying. Along the way, they will
explore how to develop sustainable food systems for both life on Earth
and missions beyond. This innovative program highlights the essential
role of nutrition in human survival, whether on Earth, the Moon, or
one day, Mars. SESSION 1 WILL MEET EVERY TUESDAY & Thursday,
3:00pm-5:00pm May 6th-15th. Meet the Instructor: Daphne Bradford.
Daphne Bradford brings a powerful blend of innovation and expertise to
this program. She is an Apple Distinguished Educator, a Microsoft
Innovative Educator, and a national leader in educational technology.
Daphne has empowered students and teachers alike, teaching everything
from digital media publishing to food SCIENCE TO HEALTHY EATING APP
DESIGN. Her mission is to provide healthy meals for astronauts.
Contact us at reservations@downeyspacecenter.org if you have any
questions. Program takes place at the Columbia Memorial Space Center .
12400 Columbia Way Downey, CA 90242 Age Category Youth Instructor Eric
Nilsen Jay Waldron Laureal Whitney Mitch Tannen Latasia Floyd Alta Med
The Whole Child Angela Porter CMSC Staff Valdemar Vera
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