Publications and Presentations
Let's Go To Space: Building a CubeSat Team through BLUE-SKY Learning". Paperback for Educators at https://www.amazon.com/Lets-Go-Space-Building-Learning/dp/B08P3Y9G68/ref=sr_1_3
WeissSat-1 Final Report to NASA”, Simmons, Christenson, Evrard-Vescio, et al. Submitted to NASA Headquarters in response to completion of the NASA CubeSat Launch Initiative program, 2020
Invited panelist, The Future of Space, The Edison Awards, https://youtu.be/x61jo7vtq9k, Babcock Ranch, Florida, 2021
BLUE-SKY Learning: Disruptive Education” K. Simmons. TEDxTheWeissSchool, www.ted.com/talks/kevin_l_simmons_blue_sky_learning_disruptive_education, May, 2019.
Blue-Sky Learning" with STEAM Tentacles by Kevin L Simmons. January 2018 STEAM Magazine https://www.aerospace-policy.org/communicate, 2018
Let’s Go to Space”: The Weiss CubeSat Development Team by Kevin L Simmons. January 2018 STEAM Magazine https://www.aerospace-policy.org/communicate, 2018
Acute repeated nicotine injections increase enkephalin but not AP-1 DNA binding in rat adrenal. M McMillian, P Hudson, K Simmons, D Dreyer, J Hone, K Pennypacker. Molecular Brain Research 1995 Vol.31, pg. 210-214
Dexamethasone and forskolin synergistically increase [Met5]enkephalin accumulation in mixed brain cell cultures. Brain Research 1996 Aug 19; 730(1-2):67-74
Acute repeated nicotine injections increase enkephalin but not AP-1 DNA binding in rat adrenal. M McMillian, P Hudson, K Simmons, D Dreyer, J Hone, K Pennypacker. Molecular Brain Research 1995 Vol.31, pg. 210-214
Dexamethasone and forskolin synergistically increase [Met5]enkephalin accumulation in mixed brain cell cultures. Brain Research 1996 Aug 19; 730(1-2):67-74
Characterization of breast cancer for treatment and prognosis of the disease. (Abstract) K. Simmons, NAAS/AJAS Directory and Proceedings, 1987. Poster presented at AJAS National Conference, Chicago, Illinois, January 1987.
Estrogen and antiestrogen effects on breast cancer under “in vitro” and “in vivo” conditions. (Abstract) TE Kute, R Long, K Simmons, San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, 1986.
Technical Papers and Conference Presentations
“Let’s Go To Space: BLUE-SKY Learning” K. Simmons and J. Schauer. UCF Faculty Advocates for Advanced and Gifted Education – Gifted Education Professional Development Conference. February 2023
“Understanding Orbital Transfer Types with Secondary Student Created Python Code” Alexander Castronovo and Kevin Simmons, et al. 73rd International Astronautical Congress. September 2022.
“Understanding Orbital Transfer Types with Secondary Student Created Python Code” Alexander Castronovo and Kevin Simmons, et al. 73rd International Astronautical Congress. September 2022.
“An In Vitro Analysis of Osteoblast Transcription Factors in Low Earth Orbit via ISS Internal Payload and CubeSat Form Factor” Jasmin Schauer, Celine Schauer, Kevin Simmons. 73rd International Astronautical Congress. September 2022.
“WolfSat-1: 1U LEO Demonstration of Biological Degradation of PET” Paul Kiesling, Jasmin Schauer, and Kevin Simmons. 73rd International Astronautical Congress. September 2022.
“From Concept to Launch: Significance and Challenges of Digital Engineering in Student CubeSat Projects” Dylan Kiesling and Kevin Simmons. 73rd International Astronautical Congress. September 2022.
Wolfpack Orbital Launch Funding and Competition (WOLF-C)” William Mayville and Kevin Simmons. 73rd International Astronautical Congress. September 2022.
“Paraglider-GPS-HAB Applications w Tie ins to CubeSat Missions” Charlie Wells, Sebastian Timbal, Kevin Simmons, et al. 73rd International Astronautical Congress. September 2022.
“Xenobot Applications for Spaceflight” Dylan Kiesling and Kevin Simmons. 73rd International Astronautical Congress. September 2022.
“Viability and Advantages of Graphene Production in Deep Space Environment” Paul Kiesling and Kevin Simmons. 73rd International Astronautical Congress. September 2022.
“Zentih-1: Theoretical Design of a Mining Mission to 511 Davida” Michael Mikati, Kevin Simmons, et al. 73rd International Astronautical Congress. September 2022.
“Application of High Altitude Balloon Telemetry for Successful Secondary Student CubeSat Missions” Deanie Vaitsos, Kevin Simmons, et al. Poster Session, 2022 SmallSat Conference, August 2022
“Preventing Single Event Upsets In Microbit Chips In A LEO Hosted Payload” Theodore Ouyang, Kevin Simmons, et al. Poster Session, 2022 SmallSat Conference, August 2022
“NASA CSLI: Making Space Accessible Starting in Middle School and Beyond” Celine Schauer, Kevin Simmons, et al. Poster Session, 2022 SmallSat Conference, August 2022
“SmallSat Form Factor Applications for Mammalian Osteoblast Research” Jasmin Schauer, Kevin Simmons, et al. Poster Session, 2022 SmallSat Conference, August 2022
“Disruptive Education: Use of Emulators and High Altitude Balloons as Precursors to CubeSats” Elliotte Evrard-Vescio, Tyler Evrard-Vescio, Kevin Simmons, et al. Poster Session, 2022 SmallSat Conference, August 2022
“Techies and Talkies, Educators and Entrepreneurs. The Wolfpack CubeSat Development Team and ‘BLUE-SKY Learning’” Kevin Simmons and Shawna Christenson. SPACERUSH 360 Conference, Center for Space Education, Kennedy Space Center - Visitor Center. July 2022.
“Wolfpack Orbital Launch Funding and Competition (WOLF-C)” William Mayville and Kevin Simmons. 44th Scientific Assembly of the Committee on Space Research. July 2022
“Preventing Single Event Upsets in Micro:bit Chips in a LEO Hosted Payload” Theodore Ouyang, Kevin Simmons, et al. 44th Scientific Assembly of the Committee on Space Research. July 2022
“NASA CSLI: Making Space Accessible Starting in Middle School and Beyond” Rachel Nussbaum, Kevin Simmons, et al. 44th Scientific Assembly of the Committee on Space Research. July 2022
“Disruptive Education: Use of Emulators and High Altitude Balloons as Precursors to CubeSats in a Middle-High School Setting” Shawna Christenson, Pradeep Shinde, and Kevin Simmons. 44th Scientific Assembly of the Committee on Space Research. July 2022
“Applications of Artificial Intelligence as a Disruptive Tool in Space Education” Daniel Portas-Levy, Kevin Simmons, et al. 44th Scientific Assembly of the Committee on Space Research. July 2022
“A Sustainable Satellite Propulsion System” Benjamin Purvis, Kevin Simmons, et al. 44th Scientific Assembly of the Committee on Space Research. July 2022
“From Concept to Launch: Significance and Challenges of Digital Engineering in Student CubeSat Projects” Dylan Kiesling, Kevin Simmons, et al. 44th Scientific Assembly of the Committee on Space Research, Athens, Greece. July 2022
“Xenobots Applications for Spaceflight” Dylan Kiesling, Kevin Simmons, et al. 44th Scientific Assembly of the Committee on Space Research, Athens, Greece. July 2022
“Applications of Paraglider-High Altitude Balloon Telemetry for Successful Secondary Student CubeSat Missions” Argyrios Vaitsos, Kevin Simmons, et al. 44th Scientific Assembly of the Committee on Space Research, Athens, Greece. July 2022
“Viability and Advantages of Graphene Production in Deep Space Environment” Paul Kiesling, Kevin Simmons, et al. 44th Scientific Assembly of the Committee on Space Research. July 2022
“An In Vitro Analysis of Osteoblast Transcription Factors in Low Earth Orbit via ISS Internal Payload and CubeSat Form Factor” Jasmin Schauer, Kevin Simmons, et al. 44th Scientific Assembly of the Committee on Space Research. July 2022
“Investigating the Effects of Light Wavelength and Exolith Highlands Lunar Regolith on the Germination and Growth Rates of Various Edible Foods” Arnav Joseph, Kevin Simmons, et al. 44th Scientific Assembly of the Committee on Space Research. July 2022
“Understanding Orbital Transfer Types with Secondary Student Created Python Code” Alex Castronovo, Kevin Simmons, et al. 44th Scientific Assembly of the Committee on Space Research. July 2022
“The Recycling Potential for Methylococcus Capsulatus During Long-Term Spaceflight”. Arnav Joseph, Kevin Simmons, et al. 44th Scientific Assembly of the Committee on Space Research. July 2022
“Let's Go To Space: The Aerospace and Innovation Academy's Wolfpack” Kevin Simmons. International Space Development Conference, National Space Society – Space Ambassador Session, May 2022.
“STEM in a Post-COVID World: Using Distance Learning to Enhance Equitable Student Engagement” C. Purvis and K. Simmons. 20th Annual Hawaii International Conference, proceedings at https://hiceducation.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/EDU2022.pdf, Jan. 2022.
“Maximizing Education through Collaborative Learning with a Cross-Curricular Approach” D. Kiesling, P. Maitland, S. Christenson, K. Simmons. 20th Annual Hawaii International Conference, proceedings at https://hiceducation.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/EDU2022.pdf, Jan. 2022.
“Primarily Igniting the Passion: STEM In Early Education” S. Christenson, A. Vaitsos, K. Simmons. 20th Annual Hawaii International Conference, proceedings at https://hiceducation.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/EDU2022.pdf, Jan. 2022.
“Integrating Artificial Intelligence in the K-12 Classroom” L. Strauss, A. Vaitsos, D. Levy, A. Joseph, S. Christenson, K. Simmons. 20th Annual Hawaii International Conference, proceedings at https://hiceducation.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/EDU2022.pdf, Jan. 2022.
“Using Learning Styles to Engage Gifted Learners in Real-World STEAM Applications” R. Nussbaum, C. Schauer, A. Grodman, S. Christenson, K. Simmons. 20th Annual Hawaii International Conference, proceedings at https://hiceducation.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/EDU2022.pdf, Jan. 2022.
“SolarSat-1: Demonstration of a Revolutionary Propulsion System.” Mohanty, Purvis, and Simmons. American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 2021 SciTech Conference, Small Satellites – Education and Outreach, Jan 2021.
“CapSat-1: The Lessons Learned in Developing a Satellite Mission with Middle and High School Students”, Elhoushy and Simmons. 72nd International Astronautical Congress, IAF Space Power Symposium Session, Oct 2021.
“WolfSat-3: A Revolutionary Aspect of Sustaining Life in the Space Environment”, Mohanty and Simmons. 72nd International Astronautical Congress, 28th IAA Symposium in Small Satellites Missions Session, Oct 2021.
“Collaborating With CubeSats: The Formation of the Wolfpack CubeSat Development Team”, F Strauss, A Patterson, M Mohanty, S Christenson, G. Mikati, K. Simmons. 72nd International Astronautical Congress, IAF Space Education and Outreach Symposium Session, Oct 2021.
“Mitigating Lunar Dust on Spacecraft Surfaces Using Electromagnetic Fields”, Dooner, Welch, Mikati, and Simmons. 72nd International Astronautical Congress, IAF Materials and Structures Symposium Session, Oct 2021.
“A CubeSat Platform for Monitoring Space Weather”, B Purvis, C Purvis, A Castronovo, Elhoushy, and Simmons. 72nd International Astronautical Congress, Educational Pico and Nano Satellites Session, Oct 2021.
“FlipSat-1: Optimizing Radiation Hardening for a Space Environment”, Ouyang, Kimler, A Zhang, Ant Zhang, and Simmons. 72nd International Astronautical Congress, Educational Pico and Nano Satellites Session, Oct 2021.
“Achieving Planetary Sustainability Through Student-built Satellite Missions”, 72nd International Astronautical Congress, P Kiesling, D Kiesling, and Simmons. 72nd International Astronautical Congress, Small Satellite Missions Global Technical Session, Oct 2021.
“Mitigating Lunar Dust on Spacecraft Surfaces Using Electromagnetic Fields”, Dooner Simmons et al. SmallSat Conference Poster Session, Aug 2021.
“Inflight Resource Recycling and Pollution Mitigation Impacts Through the WolfSat-1 CubeSat Mission”, Mohanty, Simmons, et al. SmallSat Conference Poster Session, Aug 2021.
“CapSat-1: The Lessons Learned in Developing a Satellite Mission with Middle and High School Students”, Elhoushy, Simmons, et al. SmallSat Conference, SmallSat Swifties Session, Aug 2021.
“WolfSat-1: A CubeSat Mission to Investigate the Metabolism in Microgravity of the Polyethylene Digesting Ideonella Saikaiensis” M. Mohanty, M. Mikati, P. Kiesling, and K. Simmons. Accepted Abstract for Presentation at the 2021 American Institute for Chemical Engineering Annual Meeting, Nov. 2021.
“The Aerospace and Innovation Academy: Employing BLUE-SKY Learning as a Disruptive Educational Model”, Christenson and Simmons. Global Space Exploration Conference, Transcending Societal Issues for Space Exploration Session, June 2021.
“Evaluating the Efficacy of Electric Fields in Mitigating Lunar Dust Buildup on Spacecraft Surfaces”, Dooner, Welch, and Simmons. Global Space Exploration Conference, Key Technologies Session, June 2021.
“A CubeSat Platform for Monitoring Space Weather”, B. Purvis, C. Purvis, Castronovo, and Simmons. Global Space Exploration Conference, Key Technologies Session, June 2021.
“Paving the Way Towards Universalization: Multiplying Success and Value Through Global Collaboration”, P Kielsing, D Kiesling, and Simmons. Global Space Exploration Conference, International Cooperation for Space Exploration Session, June 2021.
“FlipSat-1: Optimizing Radiation Hardening for a Space Environment”, Ouyang, Kimler, A. Zhang, Ant. Zhang, and Simmons. Global Space Exploration Conference, Key Technologies Session, June 2021.
“BLUE-SKY Learning: The Wolverine and Wolfpack CubeSat Teams”, COSPAR-K 2021 – Space STEM Power Talks, 43rd COSPAR Scientific Assembly, Sydney, Australia, January 2021.
“CapSat-1: Testing the Voltage Efficiency of Capacitors Used to Replace Lithium-Ion Batteries as a Function of Time in the Space Environment” Elhoushy, Simmons, et al. American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 2021 SciTech Conference, Small Satellites – Education and Outreach, Jan 2021.
“The Wolverine CubeSat Development Team: Developing Engineers of the Future”, Mohanty, Nussbaum, Joseph, Strauss, and Simmons. STAR Tech 2020: Adaptive Technologies from Biological and Chemical Engineering Conference, Organized by the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, Nov. 2020.
BLUE-SKY Learning: The Wolverine CubeSat Development Team. Presented at the 2020 AIAA Young Professionals, Students and Educators Conference, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland 2020. (Selected as ‘Best Presentation – Educator Category’)
“BLUE-SKY Learning: the Wolverine CubeSat Development Team (2015-2020).” Simmons, Christenson, et al. 71st International Astronautical Congress, Lift Off - Secondary Space Education Session, IAF Space Education and Outreach Symposium, Oct. 2020.
“Lunar Dust Mitigation on Spacecraft in a Low Gravity Freefall Environment.” Dooner, Simmons, et al. 71st International Astronautical Congress, Hands-on Space Education and Outreach Session, IAF Space Education and Outreach Symposium, Oct. 2020.
“CapSat-1: Demonstration of a Novel CubeSat Electrical Power System.” Elhoushy, Simmons, et al. 71st International Astronautical Congress, Educational Pico and Nano Satellites Session, 48th IAF Student Conference Symposium, Oct. 2020.
“Primarily Igniting the Passion: STEM in Early Education, Christenson and Simmons.” 71st International Astronautical Congress, Ignition - Primary Space Education Session, IAF Space Education and Outreach Symposium, Oct. 2020.
“Aerospace and Astronomy Advances by the Middle East.” Mayville, Simmons, et al. 71st International Astronautical Congress, Scientific and Technical Histories Session, 54th IAA History of Astronautics Symposium, Oct. 2020.
“Enhancing the STEM Pipeline – Using Public Policy to Promote Space Industry Access to a Highly Skilled Workforce.” Kiesling, Simmons, et al. 71st International Astronautical Congress, Enabling the Future – Developing the Space Workforce Session, IAF Space Education and Outreach Symposium, Oct. 2020.
“OUTLAST-1: International Collaboration and Disruptive Education via PocketQubes.” Kimler, Simmons, et al. 71st International Astronautical Congress, New Worlds - Non-Traditional Space Education and Outreach Session, IAF Space Education and Outreach Symposium, Oct. 2020.
“AMARIS: Mitigating Dust Accumulation Using Electrostatic Forces and a Lithium ion Nanofoil Shield with Applications to Lunar Missions.” Cross, Simmons et al. 71st International Astronautical Congress, Moon Exploration Session, IAF Space Exploration Symposium, Oct. 2020.
“AMARIS: Mitigating Dust Accumulation Using Electrostatic Forces and a Lithium ion Nanofoil Shield with Applications to Lunar Missions.” Cross, Simmons et al. Poster Session, Pre-Conference Workshop, 51st Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, Mar 2020.
The Wolverine CubeSat Development Team (2015-2020). Presented January 9th at the 2020 AIAA SciTech Conference HUB and Exhibition Hall. Orlando, Florida 2020.
The Wolverine CubeSat Development Team FlipSat Proposal: Analysis of Single Bit Flips as a Function of Radiation Hardening. Presented at the 70th International Astronautical Congress, Session 2 – Liftoff Secondary Space Education. Washington, D.C. 2019. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdDFDAbVSHM&t=813s
BLUE-SKY Learning: Building CubeSats and Influencing STEM Policy. Florida Association for the Gifted (FLAG) Annual Conference, Session 4, Cape Canaveral, Florida. October 11, 2019
Blue-Sky Learning: The Wolverine CubeSat Development and Public Policy Teams. Presented at the International Aerospace Education Salon during the Future Space Scholars Meet, Beijing, China 2019
WeissSat-1: NASA's Selection of a Middle School CubeSat to Fly in Space. Presented at the AIAA SciTech Forum 9 Jan 2018 at the Gaylord Palms, Kissimmee, Florida. (Control ID 2905724) Session Information: FD-13, Special Session: Starting and Supercharging STEM Programs January 8, 2018
"WEISS-SAT1: A Student Developed Microlab for Space Based Research" Submitted abstract to present at the 69th International Astronautical Congress entitled MICROGRAVITY SCIENCES AND PROCESSES SYMPOSIUM (A2), Microgravity Experiments from Sub-Orbital to Orbital Platforms (A2.3) Interactive Presentations (A2.IP), Authors: Rhonda Lyons, Victoria Cross, Christina Cross, Kevin Simmons, Don Platt, Ph.D. 2018
"WEISS-SAT1: A Student Developed Astrobiology Payload for Small Satellite Microgravity Research" Submitted abstract to the 2018 SmallSat Conference entitled (R Lyons, V Cross, C Cross, K Simmons, and D Platt) 2018
"WEISS-SAT1: A Student Developed Astrobiology Payload for Small Satellite Microgravity Research" Submitted abstract to the 2018 AIAA Space Forum, Small Satellites Track, Educational Activities Utilizing Small Spacecraft entitled (R Lyons, V Cross, C Cross, K Simmons, and D Platt) 2018
Weiss CubeSat Development Team Overview. Presented during Senator Bill Nelson's press conference at The Weiss School on 11 March 2017
Update of the Wolverine CubeSat Development and Policy Teams and Status of the WeissSat-1 and the WCDT Program. Introduced student team before the Palm Beach Gardens City Council, November 2017, November 2018, and December 2019
Classic Orbital Elements, Epsilon, and the Hohmann Transfer, Presented to the Space Foundation Teacher Liaison Workshop at the 33rd Space Symposium, Apr 2017
Accepted
“QASSIM Science Center: Youth Aerospace and Satellite Program” K. Simmons, P. Longstaff, and B. Pearson. SpaceOps 2023 Conference, Dubai. March 2023.
“Preventing Single Event Upsets In Micro:bit Chips In A LEO Hosted Payload” Theodore Ouyang, Kevin Simmons, et al. 73rd International Astronautical Congress. September 2022.
“Space Education and the Next Generation” Anand Narayanan and Kevin Simmons. 2022 ISS Research and Development Conference – Technical Sessions, Jul 2022.
“Restructuring and Enriching the Education of the Periodic Table of Elements” E. Puri, K. Simmons. 20th Annual Hawaii International Conference, Jan. 2022.
“Continuing to Combat Inequalities in Education: Underrepresented Minorities in STEM” A. Zhang, K. Simmons. 20th Annual Hawaii International Conference, Jan. 2022.
“Educational Disadvantages Native Americans Face Due to Socio-Economics in a Modern Society” B. Purvis, C. Purvis, K. Simmons. 20th Annual Hawaii International Conference, Jan. 2022.
“WolfSat-3: A Revolutionary Aspect of Sustaining Life in the Space Environment”, Mohanty and Simmons. 72nd International Astronautical Congress, 28th IAA Symposium in Small Satellite Session, Oct 2021.