Rocket Boy Comes Home: A Q&A with Homer Hickam - November 5, 2021
In this week’s Keeping ConnectED, the 2022 West Virginia Teacher of the Year Brian Casto sits down with West Virginia native and award-winning author Homer Hickam to reflect on his experiences growing up in McDowell County and his hopes for students as they pursue careers in STEAM disciplines. Additionally, he discusses his decision to donate proceeds from his new book, “Don’t Blow Yourself Up,” toward the H.M. “Mike” Adams Memorial Scholarship, which will benefit West Virginia students who wish to attend Space Camp.
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Homer Hickam talks about Coalwood, WV and Sputnik (1 of 3)
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Homer Hickam - "Rocket Boys" - 14th International Mars Society Convention
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Watch his reaction when he’s told he’s a GOOD BOY for the first time 🥹
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Homer Recruits the Rocket Boys (Jake Gyllenhaal) (Full Scene) | October Sky
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From Coal Country to NASA with Homer Hickam
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West Virginia Board of Education July 2026 Meeting
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Discovering McDowell County, West Virginia
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Homer Hickam talks about building rockets and the October Sky Festival (3 of 3)
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NASA and the Movies | Homer Hickam
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October Sky (1999): Homer Defends Himself & Wins Science Fair | Jake Gyllenhaal Scene
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Coalwood, West Virginia: Home of Homer Hickam's Rocket Boys and October Sky
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Flying Failures | Stock Footage
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From Child Prodigy to Winning Fields Medal, Nobel of Math
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Original Rocket Boys Come Home for Final Festival
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Failure Is Not An Option A Flight Control History of NASA
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How NASA Can Be Great Again (featuring October Sky's Homer Hickam)
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Beckley West Virginia Scenic Drives - Almost Heaven
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Roy Lee Cooke Interview
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Jake Gyllenhaal opens up about taking role of Homer Hickam in October Sky | Jan. 23, 1999
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