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<\/a>In This Episode<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"026_cubesat\"What is a Cube Satellite? Can normal schools really get their projects into space? Are there ways to simulate space conditions or run outerspace experiments without breaking the bank? How does a middle school teacher end up working at the National Science Foundation and starting a business getting middle schoolers into CubeSats?Few people understand fun, science, and teenagers better than our guest today. Kevin Simmons has a small business aimed at getting middle schoolers into space projects and satellite experiments. I don’t want to spoil the fun so let’s let Kevin tell us more about it.<\/p>\n

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Whatsoever you do, do it heartily as unto the Lord and not as unto men. – Col 3:23<\/p>\n

Don’t be afraid to give up the good to go for the great. – Nelson Rockefeller.<\/p>\n

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I had three high school science and math teachers that exemplified the best teacher attributes:enthusiasm for learning and interest in me as a person. They were my Chemistry, Biology, and Computer\/Calc teachers: Mr. Ferguson, Mrs. Arnold, and Mrs. Norman. I remember them well.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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My hope is that this process of making a company will come to fruition and we’ll have a great first competition in November.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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What are you learning about…<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Writing a specific macro for work, learning how to move a start-up towards profitability.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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<\/a>About\u00a0Kevin
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Having worked in a number of research laboratories, the specialty chemical industry and military prior to teaching, Kevin enjoys working with students at the intersection of aerospace, entrepreneurship, and competitions. His interests also include CubeSats, Aerospace Education and Research. Some of his experiences include:<\/p>\n