Taking Up Space is a nonprofit organization founded to empower children through aerospace science and STEM education. It was created to address the under representation of Native American youth - especially girls - in STEM fields. The program uses a culturally grounded approach that blends traditional Indigenous knowledge with space science, leadership training, and mentoring.
Core goals:
Boost confidence and self-worth.
Provide hands-on STEM experiences, like space camps and workshops.
Encourage leadership, civic engagement, and advocacy.
Preserve and incorporate Indigenous science and storytelling.
Build a pipeline for education and career pathways in STEM.
Organization name
Taking Up Space
Tax id (EIN)
47-1365561
Focus Areas
Advocacy & Community Organizing, Youth Development & Empowerment, Child Welfare, Children & Family, Education, STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering & Math, Community Development
Geographic Area
Reservation
States Served
Arizona
Nonprofit Type
501(c)3
Address
902 N COLUMBUS BLVD