Stephen Schiff

Schiff's "Astronaut Quest: A Space Shuttle Simulator" project gives students insight into what it really takes to be a part of the Space Shuttle program. Using math, science and technology skills, students learn to solve real world problems that astronauts face on every mission. Students, parents and teachers construct a full-size simulator of the space shuttle flight deck, which is used for simulated missions that teach the students various aspects of space exploration. Through this project students come to realize that the mathematics, science and technology learned at school are true knowledge that can be applied in their daily lives and the jobs of tomorrow.