NASA EducationMarch 30, 2009

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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

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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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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

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