Providing Aid in Science for South America's General Education
WHAT IS IT?
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PASSAGE is a 60-day flight expedition beginning on December 3rd, 2022.
24 year-old pilot Lee Giat will be flying solo to some of Latin America's most hard-to-reach communities, working to provide education essentials for aspiring young scientists. The project was established in memory of Lee's father, Nissan Giat, who tragically passed away in a plane crash in August 2020. |
Our flying laboratory, the "Spirit of Science," will bring school supplies, technology, books, telescopes, and lab equipment directly into the hands of underprivileged teachers and students.
In addition, we are collaborating with local governments and community leaders to host a variety of outreach events. These include STEM festivals, astronomy nights, and teacher training workshops. |
WHERE WE'RE GOING
The PASSAGE flight will take off from Jacksonville, Florida on December 3rd, 2022
RECENT EVENTS
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Spirit of Science's First Flight
Jacksonville, Florida |
February 2022
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"Estrellas En La Playa" Space Camping Event
Juan de Acosta, Colombia |
December 2021
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"Picnic Bajo La Luna" Astronomy Festival
Barranquilla, Colombia |
December 2021
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"Run The Runway" 5K Fundraiser
Fernandina Beach, Florida |
October 2021
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DOCUMENTARY SERIES
"Wright of Passage" is a six episode documentary series highlighting many of the communities the Spirit of Science aircraft will visit on the upcoming PASSAGE flight.
The story follows pilot Lee Giat. After his father passed away in a plane crash in 2020, Giat set out to pursue the ultimate flying challenge with the goal of using aviation as a force for good.
The series focuses on overcoming tragedy, managing risk, and making everlasting change in creative and collaborative ways.
The series will premiere at NASA's Kennedy Space Center on June 17th, 2023. Funds from distribution will benefit future PASSAGE initiatives.
The story follows pilot Lee Giat. After his father passed away in a plane crash in 2020, Giat set out to pursue the ultimate flying challenge with the goal of using aviation as a force for good.
The series focuses on overcoming tragedy, managing risk, and making everlasting change in creative and collaborative ways.
The series will premiere at NASA's Kennedy Space Center on June 17th, 2023. Funds from distribution will benefit future PASSAGE initiatives.
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The PASSAGE team is currently producing free online courses for students across the globe, with the goal of providing blueprints for pursuing common S.T.E.M careers.
Unlike most online video course libraries, PASSAGE's Pro Course will provide step-by-step instructions on how to excel in scientific fields. Such as paleontology, astronomy, environmental engineering, and more! Each course covers education, scholarships, career searching, notable organizations, and lifestyle. The library will benefit high school and college students, and will be available in multiple languages beginning in Spring 2023. |
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WHAT'S NEXT?
Click the link below to support our 2022/2023 initiatives
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