Space education is more than rockets and planets. For me, it’s a powerful tool to shape future-ready, globally minded citizens. As an EdTech leader and the Founder of STREAMS Academy International, and more personally, as a mother, I’ve seen firsthand how space education transforms not only how children learn but who they become.

In this session, I’ll be sharing why I believe space education should be a core component of learning at every educational level, from early years to university. I’ll take you through the real, transformative journeys of my children, Hashim and Nusaybah, who have participated in programs like Space Xtreme, Global Space Challenge, Slooh, NASA Space Challenge, Janet’s Planet Astronaut Academy, Cities in Space, and the Humans to Mars Summit. Through these experiences, they haven’t just gained scientific knowledge; they’ve developed critical life skills like creative problem-solving, teamwork, and resilience.

This session will explore how space education:
- Ignites curiosity and imagination in early learners (Pathfinders)
- Strengthens critical thinking and STEM skills in middle schoolers (Pioneers)
- Promotes innovation and global awareness in high school students (Prodigies)
- Fosters interdisciplinary research and real-world problem solving at the university level

Participants will also gain insights on integrating space themes across traditional subjects such as Biology, Physics, Geography, History, and the Arts through practical strategies like interdisciplinary projects, guest speakers, field trips, and hands-on activities.

Discover how space education can elevate learning, spark innovation, and prepare students to solve global challenges on Earth and beyond.

Engr. Urooj Seemeen is an accomplished EdTech leader and STREAMS educator. She currently serves as the Affiliate Director of Destination Imagination Pakistan and a Board Member of Destination Imagination Inc. She is the visionary Founder and CEO of E-Services & Technologies, the driving force behind STREAMS Academy International and Chalk Talk, two groundbreaking initiatives redefining education through innovation, mentorship, and learner-led experiences.

A Certified Six Sigma Black Belt and Space Foundation International Teacher Liaison (Flight 25), Urooj champions child-led, project-based learning across borders. She has spearheaded transformative space education programs such as Space Xtreme, Mars Camps, Astro Quest, and CubeSat Missions, making space science engaging and accessible for underserved communities.

As a UN/WTO ITC Consultant and organizer of global competitions like WAICY, MATE ROV, and Cities in Space, she empowers youth to become innovators and problem-solvers, driving a sustainable, interplanetary future through education."