NWA Space
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
There is insufficient access to engaging science venues in Northwest Arkansas. We aim to provide a location where the community can engage with Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in a open and inclusive environment that encourages exploration as a vital component of learning.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Telescope Restoration project
Restoration of historic 1911 Brashear telescope 24" in diameter donated by Swarthmore College to NWA. The telescope must be stripped of 7 layers of old paint, fitted with modern Go-To motors and installed in an observatory that will be open to the public in NWA.
NWA Science Center
We are raising funds to build a science center in Lowell, Arkansas that will house the giant refracting telescope and many other science and tech projects to come including a planetarium and science demonstrations for all ages.
Where we work
External reviews
Our Sustainable Development Goals
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Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
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What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
The organization goals are to provide science outreach within the community and to fundraise for and build a world-class science center in Northwest Arkansas.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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NWA Space
Board of directorsas of 01/22/2024
Dr Katherine Auld
Northwest Arkansas Community College
Term: 2015 -
Clint Branham
Clint Branham
Walmart
Kent Marts
Explore Scientific
Dustin Van Masterson
Walmart
Ryan Agnew
Molly Ussery
Ozark Regional Transit
David Lightfoot
Tanya Silvio
Joni Webster
Shobha George
Board leadership practices
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CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Not applicable -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
Organizational demographics
Who works and leads organizations that serve our diverse communities? Candid partnered with CHANGE Philanthropy on this demographic section.
Leadership
The organization's leader identifies as:
Race & ethnicity
Gender identity
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