Morehead State University’s SpaceTrek Program, in partnership with TMC Technologies, is proud to announce that the West Virginia SpaceTrek Program is officially launching its second year and expanding to West Virginia Wesleyan College (WVWC) in Buckhannon, West Virginia. The 2026 program will take place July 12–25, 2026, hosted on the WVWC campus.
SpaceTrek is a residential summer program in space systems engineering designed for young women entering 9th–12th grade or enrolling as first-year college students. The program provides immersive, hands-on experiences in aerospace engineering, satellite technology, and STEM disciplines, giving students an unparalleled opportunity to learn in a university environment while preparing for future careers in the space and technology sectors.
“West Virginia Wesleyan College offers an exceptional environment for SpaceTrek, and we are delighted to expand the program to their campus for 2026,” said Morehead State University STEM Center of Excellence Director and SpaceTrek founder Jen Carter. “The institution’s academic strengths and dedication to student learning make it an ideal partner as we continue to grow SpaceTrek’s reach across Appalachia.”
“West Virginia Wesleyan College is thrilled to partner with our friends at TMC Technologies to host SpaceTrek and support this incredible program for young women pursuing STEM,” said West Virginia Wesleyan College President James Moore. “Experiences like this spark curiosity, build confidence, and show students that they belong in high-impact fields like aerospace and engineering. When students engage in hands-on, real-world science at this level, it strengthens not only their technical skills but their long-term academic success and college readiness. We are proud to help open doors to opportunity for talented students across West Virginia.”
This expansion into central West Virginia is made possible through a $3.98 million grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission’s (ARC) Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE) program.
