MDP-156: Eiman’s Journey: Inspiring the Next Generation through Space and Social Change

Abstract

This proposal aims to produce a five-part educational series with Jerome Moore of Explore Social Change, following Dr. Eiman Jahangir, the first Iranian American man to go to space, as he visits five Metro Nashville Public Schools. The series will document Eiman's journey to space, highlighting his background as a physician, astronaut, and advocate for social change. The series is designed to inspire students, especially those from underrepresented communities, to pursue STEM careers while emphasizing the importance of diversity and inclusion in science and space exploration.

Problem

There is a lack of representation in STEM fields, especially for students from underrepresented backgrounds. Many students don’t see people who look like them in science or space careers, which can make pursuing those fields seem unattainable.

Solution

This production will showcase Eiman’s journey, focusing on how he overcame barriers to reach space. By visiting schools in his hometown, Nashville, Eiman will engage directly with students, sharing his story and demonstrating that success in STEM is possible for anyone. The series will feature interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, and his personal reflections on social change, aiming to inspire and motivate students. Alternative solutions like standard presentations were considered but lack the lasting impact of a professionally produced series. Future directions could include expanding the series to other cities and regions.

Benefits

The series will benefit MoonDAO by:

1. Promoting Diversity and Inclusion: Showcasing how individuals from diverse backgrounds can break barriers in space exploration.
2. Inspiring Future STEM Leaders: By connecting with students, this series could lead to greater interest in space and science, creating future MoonDAO participants or supporters.
3. Educational Content for Distribution: MoonDAO can use this content across platforms for outreach, brand awareness, and to attract educational partners.
4. Revenue Generation: Potential sponsorship from educational institutions, grants, or partnerships with platforms like PBS, Netflix, or streaming services could generate revenue. Estimated revenue could range from $50,000 to $100,000 through licensing and partnerships.

Risks

1. Logistical Risks: Scheduling conflicts with school visits or production delays could slow down the project. We will mitigate this by securing dates and confirming availability well in advance.
2. Content Risks: If the content doesn’t resonate with students or fails to inspire the audience, the series may not achieve its objectives. To address this, we will work closely with educators to ensure the message is relatable and impactful.
3. Budget Risks: Exceeding production costs or not securing sufficient funding. We will address this by creating a detailed budget.

Objectives

Objective #1: Raise awareness about diverse pathways to space exploration and STEM careers through Eiman’s personal journey, inspiring students to explore these fields. Objective #2: Identify and provide footage for MoonDAO to use for advertising/promotion. Objective #1: What do you want to achieve with this project. Be specific. Key Results for Objective #1:

• Deliver the series to at least 5 Public Schools.
• Ensure each episode reaches at least 500 students across all schools combined.
• Gain positive feedback from at least 60% of teachers involved in the series.
• Secure at least one educational or community partner to help distribute the series.

Key Results for Objective #2:

• Provide MoonDAO with footage to be used for promotion.

Member(s) responsible for OKR and their role:

• Eiman- Delivering inspiring and impactful presentations. Identifying schools and scheduling presentations. Serving as liaison between production team and MoonDAO. Serving as leader of the project.
• Productive Team including Jerome Moore- Filiming, Editing, Production

Budget:

• Requesting $8750 for production
  • Production Costs - Filming equipment - $1,500 ; Crew Compensation - $3,000 for director, camera operator , and sound technician for 5 days; Travel expenses $250
  • Post productions Costs- Editing services $1,500; Graphic Design $1,250
  • Marketing and Distribution- Promotional materials $500
  • Contngency- 5% of budget for unexpected expenses $250

Expected completion date of full series is December 2024.

Find the contract/Agreement between MoonDAO, Jerome Moore and Eiman Jahangir attached via hyperlink here: Contract

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