Having the desire, ability, and belief in yourself to innovate beyond what past generations ever imagined possible, explore ground none has ever walked on, and live and work in ways no one has ever lived and worked--these skills may not only increase the next generation's chances for success in the new century, in an employability and globally competitive sense. If Stephen Hawking and others are correct, they may be necessary to ensure our survival. Investing in Our Future: Preparing the Next Generation to Occupy Mars speaks to the need to cultivate new innovators and explorers whose dreams will move us forward, and whose travels will likely take us back to the moon and beyond.

Its threefold purpose is:





To reignite our passion to be limitless, ever-curious problem solvers,
To foster a STEM-literate citizenry to innovate in ways we cannot yet imagine, and;
To frame plans for leveraging what we know to enable the next generation to visit and possibly live and thrive on Mars.

In this book, the authors deliver a compelling, succinct, and timely vision for recasting our approach to K-12 education to prepare a changing world for a successful future.