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NASA EducationMarch 30, 2009
Employ
Educate
Engage
Inspire
Jo Ann CharlestonChief, Educational Programs OfficeNASA Glenn Research CenterCleveland, OH 44135
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
www.nasa.gov
NASA Education
To pioneer the future in space exploration, scientific discovery,
and aeronautics research.
Fly the Shuttle as safely as possible until its retirement
NASA's Strategic Goal 1
Complete the International Space Station
NASA's Strategic Goal 2
Develop a balanced overall program of science, exploration, and aeronautics
NASA's Strategic Goal 3
Develop a new Crew Exploration Vehicle
Ares V
Orion
Ares I
NASA's Strategic Goal 4
Encourage the pursuit of appropriate partnerships with the emerging commercial space sector
NASA's Strategic Goal 5
NASA Installations
Explore. Discover. Understand.
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Education Portfolio Strategic Framework
Employ
Engage
Educate
Inspire
Informal Education
Higher Education
Principles/Criteria Relevance DiversityNASA
ContentEvaluation
Continuity Partnerships/Sustainability
* Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Employ
Educate
Engage
Inspire
Elementary/ Secondary Education
Outcome 2: Attract and retain students in STEM disciplines through a progression of educational opportunities for students, teachers and faculty.
Outcome 1: Contribute to the development of the STEM workforce in disciplines needed to achieve NASA’s strategic goals, through a portfolio of investments.
Outcome 3: Build strategic partnerships and linkages between STEM formal and informal education providers that promote STEM literacy and awareness of NASA’s mission.
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Outcomes and Objectives
Outcome 1: Higher Education
Outcome 2: Elementary and Secondary Education
Outcome 3: Informal Education
Faculty and Research Support
Student Support
Student Involvement, Higher Education
Course Development
Targeted Institution Research and Academic Infrastructure
Educator Professional Development, Short Duration
Educator Professional Development, Long Duration
Curricular Support Resources
Student Involvement, K-12
Educational Support Resources
Professional Development for Informal Education Providers
Informal Education Provider Involvement Opportunities
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Impact of Portfolio Review
Outcomes
Measures
Objectives
Education Projects
Portfolio Review Process
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PART 2008 Fall Update
Support for NASA Workforce – What we know about higher education student participants:
• 51% are employed by NASA, aerospace contractors, universities & other education
institutions
In addition:• 27% went into related STEM careers
Data from undergraduates indicate:• 44 % are seeking advanced education
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PART 2008 Fall UpdateNASA Education
Improving STEM Education – What we know about K-12 Education:
• 66% of educators who participate in NASA training programs use the resources in their instruction
• 65% of SEMAA students plan to work in STEM careers
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PART 2008 Fall UpdateNASA Education
National reach of STEM Education –
• 1,438,362 K-12 students participated in NASA activities
• 45,305,795 Pageviews through the Education website
www.nasa.gov/education
NASA Education is uniquely positioned to inspire and engage students in STEM subjects and to expose teachers ands students to the nature of science and engineering through exposure to the agency’s missions.
~ National Academy of Sciences, 2008
Elementary and Secondary
SEMAA
NASA Explorer Schools
Flight Projects
Competitions
Student Launch Initiative
FIRST Robotics
Reduced Gravity Experiments
Space Grant Consortiums
Mini Grants
CanSat
CubeSat
Internships
Motivating Undergraduates in Science and Technology (MUST)
Interdisciplinary National Science Project Incorporation Research and Education Experience (INSPIRE)
Center Specific: LERCIP
Competitive Grants
K-12 Competitive Education Grants
Global Climate Change Education
Museum/Science Center Grants
Partnerships
Walt Disney
USA Today
Discovery Channel
nspires.nasaprs.com/external/
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