NASA EducationJanuary 7, 2009

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Joyce L. Winterton, Ph.D.Assistant Administrator for Education

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

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Creating Excitement for Science Education

Out on a LimbSpacewalker Scott Parazynski moves to the damaged array for repair

The Engineering Process in Action on STS-120

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Finding the ArrayDuring the 7-hour, 19-minute spacewalk, Parazynski cut a snagged wire and installed homemade stabilizers called “cufflinks,” designed to strengthen the damaged solar array’s structure and stability in the vicinity of the damage.

The Engineering Process in Action on STS-120

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NASA Education – Reduced Gravity Research

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NASA Education We Are On A Roll

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Great Moonbuggy Race

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Education Portfolio Strategic Framework

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Informal Education

Higher Education

Principles/Criteria Relevance DiversityNASA

ContentEvaluation

Continuity Partnerships/Sustainability

* Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)

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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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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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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