Wheeling, West Virginia —Today, Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, traveled to Wheeling, West Virginia, to participate in an event focused on education and economic development.
beginning, Senator Capito visited Wheeling University’s Challenger Learning Center and participated in the formal relaunch of the facility’s new space simulator. Senator Capito secured $3 million in Congressional Directed Spending (CDS) to replace the current space simulator with a newly designed facility that includes a briefing room, mission control, transport room, and spacecraft. Plan and implement a Girlfriend STEM summer camp for girls. and develop new virtual missions.
“West Virginia has a proud tradition of involvement in space exploration and the aerospace industry, and making this investment in the Challenger Learning Center in Wheeling will help ensure that tradition continues. I can.” Senator Capito said:. “We are extremely grateful for the leadership of Wheeling University and the support from NASA, as well as the dedication and hard work of the staff at the Challenger Learning Center, to make this relaunch possible. For our young people, the journey to the stars is here. It starts in Wheeling.”
“We are very grateful to Senator Capito for supporting the Challenger Learning Center at Wheeling College.” Lance Bush, Challenger Center President and CEO, said:. “The reopening of the center sets the stage for another 30 years of inspiring West Virginia students and developing her future STEM workforce.”
at a later dateSenator Capito attended a Wheeling Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon to speak and meet with business leaders from across the region.
“As a native of Glendale, it is always special to travel the Northern Panhandle and spend time in this part of the state. We value the opportunity to visit with business leaders and individuals who are driving the movement forward. We are grateful for the invitation from the Wheeling Regional Chamber to speak at this year’s luncheon, and we appreciate the opportunity to meet with local leaders. We look forward to continuing to work together to build momentum and move Wheeling forward.” Senator Capito said:.
Photos from the event are included below.
On Tuesday, October 10, 2023, U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-Va.) visits Wheeling College’s Challenger Learning Center in Wheeling, West Virginia.
On Tuesday, October 10, 2023, U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-Va.) visits Wheeling College’s Challenger Learning Center in Wheeling, West Virginia.
On Tuesday, October 10, 2023, U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-Va.) visits Wheeling College’s Challenger Learning Center in Wheeling, West Virginia.
U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-Va.) speaks at Wheeling Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon Tuesday, October 10, 2023 in Wheeling, West Virginia.
U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-Va.) visits with attendees of the Wheeling Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023, in Wheeling, West Virginia.
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