The Christa McAuliffe Center at Framingham State University offers immersive, hands-on STEM education for middle- and high-school students using the Challenger Learning Center mission simulator. Students take on the roles of astronauts, scientists, and engineers working as a team to solve problems. Programs include Expedition Mars (Grades 5-7), Earth Odyssey (Grades 8-12), and Lunar Quest (Grades 9-12). Schools register groups ($525 for up to 36 students). For more information, contact Evan Pagliuca, Education Programs Manager, at epagliuca@framingham.edu or 508.626.4050.