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Mark Wagner, Ph.D. @markwagner.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

With very little engagement here, I'll be focusing elsewhere. You can still find me on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. www.linkedin.com/in/markdougl... www.facebook.com/markdouglasw... www.instagram.com/markwagner/

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Mark Wagner, Ph.D. @markwagner.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

A full day Zoom meeting is sure exhausting... but so worth it when it's a Space Education Summit. I finished the day moved and inspired as always. I'm grateful for my fellow organizers... all the panelists, presenters, & moderators... and every participant who contributed. 🌍🚀✨

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Mark Wagner, Ph.D. @markwagner.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

The next FREE online Space Education Summit is TOMORROW! Ron Rosano and I are thrilled to host the opening astronaut panel featuring Kerianne Flynn, David Mackay, and Eiman Jahangir. 🚀 Register here NOW: spaceeducation.squarespace.com/schedule/

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Mark Wagner, Ph.D. @markwagner.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

Hey, all. These cohorts start in just two weeks! Don't miss out on your weekly dose of space education and space philosophy this summer. Register here: areslearning.com/course/ Or here for the Australian cohort: areslearning.com/australia/

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Space Education Course | ARES Learning

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Mark Wagner, Ph.D. @markwagner.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

Tour the solar system from Lassen Volcanic National Park... this field experience is astrogeology, astrobiology, and dark sky astronomy all in one! Register to join us September 12-15: galacticmedallion.com/lassen-volca...

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Mark Wagner, Ph.D. @markwagner.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

This is the big news! Ron Rosano, Gitika Gorthi, and I are thrilled to host the opening astronaut panel featuring Kerianne Whipple Flynn, David Mackay, and Dr. Eiman Jahangir.🚀 Register here: spaceeducation.squarespace.com/schedule/

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Mark Wagner, Ph.D. @markwagner.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

This panel from the New Mexico Museum of Space History in Alamagordo illustrates the Earth and Space Experience well! We visit Spaceport America, White Sands National Park, Carrizozo Lava Flow, and more on our three-day adventure! areslearning.com/earthandspace/

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Mark Wagner, Ph.D. @markwagner.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Detailed session descriptions are now posted! The astronaut panel and special guests are being announced soon! Check out the schedule and register for the FREE online Space Education Summit here now: spaceeducation.squarespace.com/schedule

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Mark Wagner, Ph.D. @markwagner.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

The next FREE online Space Education Summit is coming up on May 30th... and the schedule of concurrent sessions is posted! Preview the session times, titles, and presenters here: spaceeducation.squarespace.com/schedule Be sure to register at the bottom of the page!

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Mark Wagner, Ph.D. @markwagner.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

There are TWO new cohorts of the Space Education online course launching in JUNE! It's a shot in the arm of inspiration and energy... whether it's over summer break - or getting you through the school year! 🚀 #earthandspacescience #overvieweffect #spaceeducation #STEMeducation

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Mark Wagner, Ph.D. @markwagner.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

Happy National Space Day! Here is a FREE library of past astronaut panels, sessions with expert speakers, and fireside chats with Frank White, author of The Overview Effect. The next FREE online Space Education Summit is coming up May 30th! Link in the comments!

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Mark Wagner, Ph.D. @markwagner.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Australian educators and space enthusiasts... I'm running an online Space Education course at a time that works for you... Thursdays at 4:00 PM AEST starting 8 May 2025!🌏🚀✨ areslearning.com/australia

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Mark Wagner, Ph.D. @markwagner.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Happy Earth Day! Here are some FREE and open educational resources (OERs) from the Space Prize curriculum... exploring how space technologies help people on Earth.🌏🛰️✨ flexbooks.ck12.org/user:6ac2726...

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Mark Wagner, Ph.D. @markwagner.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

Early settlers on the Moon or Mars could use giant lava tubes for shelter... and we'll explore the massive Subway Cave system in Lassen National Forest this September! Link below! #astrogeology #astrobiology #astronomy #darksky #OverviewEffect #spaceeducation #spacephilosophy

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Mark Wagner, Ph.D. @markwagner.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

This is the coolest #SpaceEducation experience I'm a part of... and you can join us in the field! It's a full day at Spaceport America followed by two days of #astrogeology... exploring lava flows, sand dunes, and craters! Link in the comments. 🚀🌋🌕🟠✨

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Mark Wagner, Ph.D. @markwagner.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

I'm offering another FREE webinar where I'll provide an overview and LIVE demo of Slooh, which provides student access to remote telescopes - and Earth observation satellites! Link in the comments. 🌍🔭🛰️✨

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Mark Wagner, Ph.D. @markwagner.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

This cohort already launched... but we don't start Module 1 until tomorrow. You can still jump in! Join educators and enthusiasts to prepare for humanity's future in space. 🚀 areslearning.com/course/ PS. You can also get started for only $49 by signing up for a membership!

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Space Education Course | ARES Learning

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Mark Wagner, Ph.D. @markwagner.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Check out this playlist of our past opening Astronaut Panels... and dozens of other sessions on YouTube. Then be sure to register for the next free online Space Education Summit on May 30! www.youtube.com/playlist?lis... Register here: spaceeducation.squarespace.com #spaceeducation #spacephilosophy

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Mark Wagner, Ph.D. @markwagner.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

Stoked to be representing Slooh at the massive City of STEM Maker Faire at Exposition Park in LA. They're expecting 25K participants Stoked to be representing Slooh at the massive City of STEM Maker Faire at Exposition Park in LA. slooh.com/homeschool-e...

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Mark Wagner, Ph.D. @markwagner.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

LAST CHANCE: This cohort starts today! This is likely to be the final cohort of the academic year in North America... and it's open to participants from around the globe!

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Mark Wagner, Ph.D. @markwagner.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Invest in a new trajectory! Increase student engagement, reduce teacher burnout, and prepare for the growing space economy... in just 12 weeks. Time is short with the new cohort launching Thursday! areslearning.com/course/

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Mark Wagner, Ph.D. @markwagner.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Slooh gives your students access to a global network of remote telescopes... and Earth observation satellites! With Slooh, students of all ages are doing authentic science... capturing their own data, writing first hand observations, and sharing with a community of experts.

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Mark Wagner, Ph.D. @markwagner.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

In just ONE WEEK the next Space Education online course kicks off... don't miss out on the community! Join a cohort of fellow educators and space enthusiasts for 12 modules of inspiring learning. 🚀 areslearning.com/course/ The testimonail below really captures the experience...

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Mark Wagner, Ph.D. @markwagner.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

See past sessions from the FREE online Space Education Summit on our YouTube Channel... and sign up right here for the next live event coming on May 30th! spaceeducation.squarespace.com

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Mark Wagner, Ph.D. @markwagner.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

We're touring Mars, Venus, and some of the most spectacular moons in the solar system... without leaving CaliforniaI Join us in the field September 12-15: galacticmedallion.com/lassen-volca...

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Mark Wagner, Ph.D. @markwagner.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

This weekend is a good time to plan an unforgetable weekend... when the Earth and Space Experience returns to New Mexico November 7-9! areslearning.com/earthandspace

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Mark Wagner, Ph.D. @markwagner.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Increase student engagement with Space Education across the curriculum! The new cohort starts two weeks from today. This will be the last cohort of the academic year... and it's a perfect time to prepare for summer programs or fall classes! areslearning.com/course/

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Mark Wagner, Ph.D. @markwagner.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

“The economic opportunity in space is making it imperative for schools to teach it more than they have historically... and it’s exciting to make everybody feel like they can get in on it." Michael Paolucci, CEO and founder of Slooh. tucson.com/news/local/e...

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Space science becoming bigger learning force in Arizona

There are potential career paths related to astronomy and space science, advocates say.

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Mark Wagner, Ph.D. @markwagner.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

There's so much space history in New Mexico! We always stop to explore the New Mexico Museum of Space History during the Earth & Space Experience... right before Carrizozo Lava Flow and White Sands National Park! areslearning.com/earthandspace

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Mark Wagner, Ph.D. @markwagner.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Don't miss the FREE online Space Education Summit coming up on May 30! Featuring an opening astronaut panel, over a dozen concurrent sessions, and a fireside chat with special guests... this is a must for educators and enthusiasts alike! spaceeducation.squarespace.com

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Mark Wagner, Ph.D. @markwagner.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Check out the highlight reel for the Lassen Volcanic Aventure featuring astrogeology with Dr. Kirby Runyon, dark sky astronomy with Dr. Pamela Gay, and space education with me! www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlTD...

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Discovering The Planets on Earth: The Lassen Volcanic Adventure

YouTube video by Galactic Medallion

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Mark Wagner, Ph.D. @markwagner.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Tap into students' natural interest in space! Increase student engagement, career readiness, and development of STEM skills with space education across the curriculum. areslearning.com/course/

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Mark Wagner, Ph.D. @markwagner.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Did you and your students see the lunar eclipse last week? Whether or not it was visible in their part of the world, students all over the planet got to experience the eclipse through Slooh telescopes! Join me for a LIVE demo Wednesday at 11 AM PDT: marketing.slooh.com/webinar-wedn...

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Mark Wagner, Ph.D. @markwagner.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

Guess I'm not going anywhere today. This was as far as I could get in 15 inches of snow with 5.4 inches of clearance, even with auto socks and electric torque. 😆

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Mark Wagner, Ph.D. @markwagner.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

I'm offering another FREE webinar where I'll provide an overview and LIVE demo of Slooh, which provides student access to remote telescopes - and Earth observation satellites!🌍🔭🛰️✨ marketing.slooh.com/webinar-wedn...

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Mark Wagner, Ph.D. @markwagner.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Imagine stepping onto another world, walking landscapes similar to Mars, Venus, or distant moons... without ever leaving Earth. Now you can... join us September 12-15 for the all new Lassen Volcanic Adventure! galacticmedallion.com/lassen-volca...

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Mark Wagner, Ph.D. @markwagner.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

One of my grad students (from India) is conducting a study on moral leadership in the context of humanity's future in space. If you are a space educator, professional, or enthusiast, I hope you can make a contribution here. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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শিরোনামবিহীন ফর্ম

Moral Space Leadership

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Mark Wagner, Ph.D. @markwagner.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

It's the special moments, like seeing the Moon and planets after sunset on White Sands, that make each Earth and Space Experience a bucket list experience... and we're going back! ✨ areslearning.com/earthandspace

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Mark Wagner, Ph.D. @markwagner.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Need to get up to speed on what's happening in the growing space economy? Don't miss out on our next Space Education cohort starting in ONE WEEK: areslearning.com/course/

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Mark Wagner, Ph.D. @markwagner.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

If you're at #SXSWEDU (or in the Austin area), I'd love to meet up for a live demo... so you can see how students and teachers use Slooh telescopes across the curriculum from elementary school through grad school. 🌍🔭🛰️✨

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Mark Wagner, Ph.D. @markwagner.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

I'm here representing Slooh at #SXSWEDU! I'd love to meet up if you're here ... or in the area. It'd be great to chat face-to-face, and I'd be happy to do a live demo too. Just reply or message me so we can connect!

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Mark Wagner, Ph.D. @markwagner.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Day 3 is always the most adventurous... and the winds today made Aden Crater feel even more like Mars during a dust storm! 🟠 We also made it to Kilbourne Hole where Apollo and Artemis astronauts have trained in geology to prepare for missions to the Moon! 🌒

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Mark Wagner, Ph.D. @markwagner.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

Today we visited the New Mexico Museum of Space History to see a surprisingly rich collection of artifacts... before visiting Carrizozo Lava Flow (an anlaog for the Moon & Jupiter's moon Io) and White Sands (an analog for gypsum sand dunes around the North Pole of Mars).

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Mark Wagner, Ph.D. @markwagner.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Here's a few highlights from Day 1 of the Earth and Space Experience for Educators! And the stuff we couldn't photograph was even cooler. 😁 Thanks to our hosts at Spaceport America and Virgin Galactic for an awe inspiring day. 🚀

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Mark Wagner, Ph.D. @markwagner.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

It's not too late to register for tomorrow's free Slooh webinar! Come for the overview and live demo... stay for the expert Q&A: marketing.slooh.com/webinar-wedn... I'm excited to share an overview of Slooh's remote telescope network for students!

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Mark Wagner, Ph.D. @markwagner.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

We're planning another FREE online Space Education Summit... complete with an opening astronaut panel and full schedule of breakout sessions. Registration is already open... and we're curently seeking sponsors. spaceeducation.squarespace.com

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Mark Wagner, Ph.D. @markwagner.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Amazingly, we can still take last minute additions to next week's Earth and Space Experience in New Mexico! Registration is still open here: areslearning.com/earthandspace

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Mark Wagner, Ph.D. @markwagner.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

I really enjoyed orientation last week with a new cohort! We start Module 1 on Thursday so it's not too late to jump in. I've reopened "LAST CHANCE" registration here: areslearning.com/eu/

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