Sharing the ongoing story of human space exploration is about to get a major boost with a new Space Shuttle visitor experience coming soon to Space Center Houston. The full-scale attraction is set to arrive on June 1, kicking off “Shuttlebration Weekend”.

http://www.spacecenter.org/shuttlebration.html

Mike Massimino, Executive Director of RSI, will appear in the season finale of the Big Bang Theory on Thursday, May 10.

http://the-big-bang-theory.com/episodeguide/episode/524/The-Countdown-Reflection/

Enjoy a leisurely evening at Reckling Park as the Owls battle the Lumberjacks of Stephen F. Austin.

David Alexander, Director of Rice Space Institute, and Astronaut Mike Massimino will throw out the first pitch.

Tickets are FREE for all Rice faculty, staff, and students. Present your Rice ID at the box office to get your ticket.

Mike Massimino, will be appearing on the Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson this Thursday, April 26

http://www.cbs.com/shows/late_late_show/upcoming_guests/

Massamino will also be on the season finale of the Big Bang Theory
(details to follow)

University working with NASA to train next generation of aerospace professionals

http://news.rice.edu/2012/04/12/rice-to-offer-professional-masters-in-space-studies-2/

David Alexander’s and Mike Massimino’s Op-ed piece in the Houston Chronicle

http://www.chron.com/opinion/outlook/article/Rice-NASA-seek-synergies-at-university-s-space-3481313.php

http://www.bakerinstitute.org/students/moscow-summer-intern-program

The Baker Institute Space Policy Program is now accepting applications for its Moscow Summer Intern Program – Space Development: Theory and Practice 2012 – a two week, expenses paid, workshop with the Russian space program and Bauman Moscow State Technical University.

Deadline for applications is April 20, 2012. 

http://news.rice.edu/2012/03/06/rice-space-institute-names-new-director-executive-director-2/