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Challenger Centers are affiliated with the National Challenger Center for Space Science Education
but supported and operated by local individuals and groups.
Local Partners & Affiliates
National Automobile Museum
Pathways to Aviation
Washoe County School District
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Board & Team Members
Melodi Rodrigue, President
Richard Simmonds, Secretary
Wendy Calvin, Science Adviser
Dan Carne, Facilities Committee Chair
Lisa Panko, Bookkeeper
Advisory Team
Stephen McFarlane, Founder
Craig Rodrigue, Events
Tom Taormina, Planning
Eric Henry, Pathways Partner
Louis Test, Legal Adviser
Richard Plotkin, Astronomy Adviser
Staff & Volunteers
Paul McFarlane, Lead Flight Director
Mike Pieretti, Technical Adviser
Jenny McFarlane, Outreach Programs
Interns: Annie, Teddy & Donald
Welcome to the educational adventure of your life! Challenger Centers allow participants to become the astronauts, scientists, engineers or medical team members on simulated NASA-based missions to the Moon, Mars and beyond....
Contact us at
Jennymcfarlane@sbcglobal.net
775.830.5295
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  • Home
  • Info
    • Intro
    • About
    • Team >
      • Crew
      • Organizers
      • Supporters
  • Programs
    • Overview
    • Astronaut Academy
    • Field Trips
    • Science Saturdays
    • Dome Shows
    • Habitat Earth
    • Journey to Space
    • Workshops
    • Space Missions
  • Groups
    • Jr Astronauts
    • Sixth Grade
    • Middle School
    • High School
    • Community Groups
    • Corporate Groups
    • Teachers
  • Businesses
  • Exhibit
  • Contact