Spokane STEM

Michael P. Anderson: Still Inspiring Children of All Ages

Anne McClain is a 1997 graduate of Gonzaga Prep High School here in Spokane. She is also one of NASA’s newest astronaut trainees. Lt. Col. Michael P. Anderson was a graduate of Cheney High School and a NASA astronaut before his tragic death aboard the Columbia space shuttle in 2003. Both offer inspiration for kids interested in STEM careers. While McClain’s journey to space is just beginning, Anderson’s legacy lives on through museums in Spokane and Seattle and a downtown Spokane monument. If your child is interested in a STEM career, look no further than Anderson’s story.  Take your child to the breezeway between the INB Perfo...