We are losing history because resources and interest to preserve it are dwindling. But the technology advances we enjoy will not be replicable nor will we build on their foundations, if original documentation that demonstrates HOW we got there and all the iterative learning and testing to do so, are lost.

Meanwhile we search for new ways to excite and challenge young minds and teach multiple subjects with limited teaching hours and also dwindling resources. So what if we could preserve history, teach critical thinking, AND provide interdisciplinary lessons as well as empowering youth to understand their own value and influence? We can!

Teaching multiple topics through the lens of the historic Viking mission is what we do. Through Artistic and Hands on activities, youth learn about the ""Apollo of Mars"" Viking, and learn about engineering, the science investigations of the mission: biology, chemistry, organic properties, meterology, Seismometry, radio science, geology, imaging and more. Further, they learn from the unique Viking Management model about Leadership, Project Management, and accountability.

And if that wasn't enough, we address diversity of thought, neurodiversity, and even artifact and archive preservation.

Learn how teaching through preserving accomplishes all is these things and help make history.

Rachel Tillman, Executive Director and Founder of The Viking Mars Missions Education & Preservation Project (VMMEPP) a 501c3 nonprofit, a business development professional and inventor with media and clean tech patents, has been problem solving and driving innovation and new product and market development since the late 80s, with a long list of “firsts”, identifying real world problems and innovative ways to deliver and manage information and end user experiences. Her creativity and technology expertise designing and engineering developer, OEM, and consumer experiences at Intel, earned her awards for flawless execution, risk taking, and quality, among others. Rachel is now turning her energy and innovation to preserving and sharing the Viking Miss experience. Complete bio…