Bruce Callow

This fun and challenging creative writing course invites young space pioneers / authors to assemble an international team of astronauts and write the story of the first human landing on Mars or Titan. Steady technological progress by NASA, SpaceX and others is giving the international space community growing confidence about a human landing on Mars in the not so distant future. Titan is an attractive objective after Mars.

Using a 10 chapter guide, students use their technical, artistic and imaginative skills to create the story of the first crewed mission to Mars or Titan, and in the process become authors of an exciting new e-book!

Enrollment is limited to one or two authors per session. The book is developed over eight weekly classes with some work being done by the authors on their own. Authors provide illustrations and graphics to accompany the chapters as well as designing the book cover.

Being a published author is an important confidence builder and can be an important detail to include in a resume. Some families have the books printed to use as special family gifts or to display on the coffee table.

Class schedules are set up at the convenience of parents. Please contact Bruce Callow at this email for more information on scheduling: bcallowconsulting@gmail.com

Below are links to a selection of the Mission to Mars e-books previously published by Create & Learn students.

Title: Mars Explorer

Author: Anya Kanodia

https://marsexplorerbook.wordpress.com

Title: Mission Ares

Authors: Ishaan Kalluri, Siddharth Vikfram

https://marsmissionares.wordpress.com/

Title: Journey to Mars

Author: Barry Komsky

https://journeytomarsbook.wordpress.com/

Title: Breakthrough to Mars

Author: Amelia Wu

https://breakthroughtomars.wordpress.com/

Title: Echoes on the Red Horizon

Author: Anastasia Spiehler

https://echoesontheredhorizon.wordpress.com/

Title: The Journey to Mars: Beyond Earthly Limits

Author: Alex Castilblanco

https://beyondearthlylimits.wordpress.com/

Title: Martian Frontiers

Authors: Nicholas Leva & Jonah Bender

https://martianfrontiers.wordpress.com/

Title: Northern Constellation: Canada's Mission to Titan

Author: August Wohlgemuth 

https://missiontotitanbook.wordpress.com/

Title: Mission to Mars

Authors: Tenzin Va Kosel and Luke Guo

https://missiontomarsbook.wordpress.com/

Title: Red Genesis

Authors: Vladyslav Andrukhiv and Ilya Garbazhiy-Romanchenko

https://redgenesisbook.wordpress.com/?fbclid=IwAR33ZMLPDEtFBGE9iB5gvWGB0wQ25qxds7LZjiw3Xuws3PFTVcxM1pFgCVQ

Title: Red Sunrise

Author: Ivan Hrushevskyi

https://redsunrisebook.wordpress.com/

Title: Echoes of Starfire

Author: Anaya Das

https://echoesofstarfire.wordpress.com/

Title: Project Homestead Book One

Author: Adrian Kujawa

https://projecthomesteadbookone.wordpress.com/

Class One: Introduction to Songwriting

Class Two: Composition Skills

Class Three: Song Production Skills

Class Four: Final Project & Professional Development

Please send an email to bcallowconsulting@gmail.com to arrange a schedule based on your needs.

Fine tune your knowledge of space exploration and your path to a space career in private classes tailored to your individual interests and needs. Recommended for students interested in developing their own space projects and for those preparing to apply for NASA or other space related internships. Please send an email to bcallowconsulting@gmail.com to arrange a schedule based on your needs.

A convenient and fun way for young space enthusiasts to kickstart their space careers. Fine tune your knowledge of space exploration in private classes tailored to your individual interests and needs. Recommended for students interested in expanding their knowledge of space programs, developing their own space projects and one day doing an internship with NASA.

In this exciting 4 session course students are introduced to key space missions, careers and NASA mentors which will inspire them on their paths to one day working in the aerospace industry. We travel through the solar system and beyond and learn about the real people who do amazing space jobs every day ( engineers, scientists, astronauts etc). We discuss past, current and future space missions including Artemis, Mars Rovers, Voyager, James Webb, exoplanets, CubeSats, upcoming missions to Europa and Titan.

Students are given tips on how to go about applying for NASA internships and will be provided opportunities to connect directly with NASA specialists/mentors. My teaching style is fun and informal and I explain complex ideas in an enjoyable way so my students have fun as they interactively explore their interest in space exploration. I am fortunate to have many contacts who work on space missions at NASA centers, universities and other space agencies.

Please send an email to bcallowconsulting@gmail.com to arrange a schedule based on your needs.

Star Trek: The History of the Future & the NASA Connection

In this fun multidisciplinary class, students develop leadership skills while becoming familiar with the history, philosophy and technology of the first 3 Star Trek series as they learn about their impact on NASA and popular culture.

Class One: Star Trek's impact on technological innovation and the NASA connection

In this class we review Star Trek's important impact on NASA and technology. This will include its impact on the Apollo program as well as the work of African American Star Trek star Nichelle Nichols in the Space Shuttle's recruitment program and astronaut Mae Jemison's appearance on Star Trek: The Next Generation. Many tech devices we use everyday, including smartphones, were inspired by Star Trek. We will explore which Star Trek inventions have come true and which ones are still a few years ahead, such as the phaser, medical tricorder and transporter. We will discuss some of the scientific principals behind these devices. This class is ideal for those interested in tech history and innovation as well as the history of American popular culture.

Class Two: First Contact with Extraterrestrial Civilizations and the philosophy of Star Trek's Prime Directive

In this class we review several topical dramatic situations from Star Trek and compare and contrast Star Trek's non interference directive to an eventual real life first contact scenario with an alien civilization. These issues are becoming increasingly relevant as humanity approaches the day when life beyond Earth is officially confirmed. Students will have fun creatively acting out 1st Contact scenarios.

Class Three: Applying Problem Solving and Leadership Skills

In this class we debate the strengths and weaknesses of the leadership styles of 3 Star Trek captains based on scenarios we will review together. Students will develop their problem solving /conflict resolution skills through fun role role plays inspired by scenarios from Star Trek that have real life implications. This class develops team work skills and is ideal for aspiring astronauts. Get ready for some time travel!

Class Four: The Legacy of Star Trek in Popular Culture

Star Trek has gifted us with a rich cultural and technological legacy including the Vulcan hand salute and the Vulcan philosophy of "Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations." In this class students will explore the lasting impact Star Trek has made through movies spin off series and merchandising. Students will get an exciting inside view of a Star Trek Convention and pay a virtual visit to Starfleet Academy. Students will discuss which area of Star Fleet appeals to them the most: Command, Communications, Science etc. These decisions will help orient students towards their future study paths and careers.

Please send an email to bcallowconsulting@gmail.com to arrange a schedule based on your needs.