The Challenger Learning Center of Tallahassee, in partnership with the FSU Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD), will host a special evening featuring NASA’s Artemis Assistant Launch Director and FAMU-FSU College of Engineering alumnus Jeremy Graeber on Friday, October 30.
Titled “Fly Me to the Moon: Artemis Style,” the event will offer attendees an inside look at the people, technology, and teamwork behind NASA’s Artemis missions and the effort to return astronauts to the Moon.
From launch preparation and mission operations to the challenges of safely returning astronauts to the lunar surface, Graeber’s presentation will highlight the engineering, collaboration, and problem-solving required to make these ambitious missions possible.
“Jeremy’s journey from the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering to NASA’s launch team brings the possibilities of STEM education close to home,” said Alan Hanstein, executive director of the Challenger Learning Center of Tallahassee. “We’re excited to welcome him back and give our community a chance to hear what it takes to reach the Moon — and inspire young people to imagine their own role in the next great era of exploration.”
Whether you're fascinated by space, engineering, or the future of human exploration, the event offers a unique opportunity to hear directly from a Tallahassee-area engineering alumnus helping make the Artemis missions a reality.
The evening will begin with a VIP reception at 6 p.m., followed by Graeber’s presentation at 7 p.m. The presentation is free and open to the public, with limited general admission seating. VIP tickets are $25 and include access to the reception and reserved seating.
In an effort to accommodate any attendees on the autism spectrum or with sensory sensitivities, FSU CARD will have disposable ear plugs to help mitigate loud noises and be on site to share resources and provide assistance as needed.
The Challenger Learning Center of Tallahassee is located at 200 S. Duval St., Tallahassee, Florida. For tickets, visit www.challengertlh.com/jeremy-graeber.
About Challenger Learning Center
The Challenger Learning Center of Tallahassee (CLC) is the K-12 outreach facility of the Florida A&M University – Florida State University College of Engineering. Located in the heart of downtown Tallahassee, the CLC serves approximately 40,000-60,000 students annually throughout a 67-county, tri-state service area. The CLC provides high-quality “hands-on, minds-on” educational experiences using a space mission simulator, demonstrational and hands-on laboratory activities, an IMAX® Theatre, and the Fogg Planetarium. Through the IMAX Theatre and Planetarium, the CLC also provides the general public and tourists with stunningly unique, entertaining, and culturally relevant experiences through the acquisition and exhibition of the best films and programs available. For more information, visit www.challengertlh.com.
About FSU Center for Autism and Related Disabilities
The FSU Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) is a community resource that provides individualized support, information, and assistance to individuals and families living with autism and related disabilities. As part of Florida State University, FSU CARD works with individuals across the lifespan, as well as families, educators, professionals, and community organizations, to promote greater understanding, inclusion, and access to resources. Through consultation, training, education, and community partnerships, FSU CARD helps create opportunities for individuals with autism and related disabilities to thrive at home, at school, and in the community.
