Oxnard school kids blast off to space in immersive STEAM camp, meet astronauts | News Channel 3-12

Oxnard school kids blast off to space in immersive STEAM camp, meet astronauts | News Channel 3-12

OXNARD, Calif.—Kids like Elizabeth Palacios are sparkling with enthusiasm thanks to Oxnard’s summer S.T.E.A.M. program called “Space Class.” “You learn about a lot of stuff about space, rovers, galaxies,” said Palacios.Rovers, Galaxies. The third grader says she’s gearing up for a new career. “When I grow up, I, like, want to be an astronaut or an engineer for NASA,” said Palacios. And now, she’s learning from some of the brightest experts. Thir…

Oxnard Students Meet Astronaut José M. Hernández - Vida Newspaper

NASA Astronaut José M. Hernández speaks to students of the Oxnard School District during a special presentation. Students of Oxnard School District’s “Out of this World Writing & STEAM Camp” had an extraordinary opportunity to meet NASA Astronaut José M. Hernández during a special presentation on Wednesday, July 23 at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center. In addition to hearing from the former astronaut they were able to ask him questions, students…