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AEROKATS/ROVER Education Network

Providing learners hands-on experience with science instruments & NASA technology. Team Mission The AEROKATS and ROVER Education Network (AREN) introduces…

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Arctic and Earth SIGNs

Engaging rural & indigenous youth, educators, & more in important climate science. Team Mission Arctic and Earth STEM Integrating GLOBE…

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ASTRO CAMP Community Partners

Collaborating with communities to engage youth in NASA’s ASTRO CAMP STEM activities. Team Mission NASA’s ASTRO CAMP® Community Partners Program…

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Astronomy Activation Ambassadors

Providing professional development for teachers to enhance student STEM learning and engagement. Team Mission The Astronomy Activation Ambassadors (AAA) program…

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Aurorasaurus

Engaging aurora enthusiasts & communities in fun citizen science w/NASA experts. Team Mission You can participate in aurora participatory science…

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Citizen CATE Experiment

Team Mission CATE operated a network of over 60 sites from Oregon to South Carolina during the 2017 August 21…

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Cosmic Storytelling with NASA Data

Helping learners explore the universe: NASA astronomer-designed interactive data stories. Tools for Exploring Data Science The world is fast-becoming a…

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Earth to Sky

Helping interpreters / environmental educators access / use NASA climate science. Team Mission Earth to Sky is an exciting, growing…

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Eclipse Ambassadors

Sharing about NASA solar science & the 2023-24 eclipses in underserved communities. Team Mission Eclipse Ambassadors off the Paths will…

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Eclipse Soundscapes

Providing accessible, eclipse-related citizen science activities with NASA experts. Team Mission The Eclipse Soundscapes: Citizen Science Project (ES:CSP) will introduce…

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Engaging Hispanic Communities

Creating opportunities for Hispanic families to learn Earth/space science in community settings. Team Mission Engaging Hispanic Communities creates opportunities for…

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Fiske Planetarium

Team Mission Our mission is to produce short videos for planetariums that feature NASA’s diverse projects and the people who…

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Girl Scouts: Reach for the Stars

Team Mission Reach for the Stars: NASA Science for Girl Scouts (Girl Scout Stars) aims to enhance STEM experiences for…

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GLOBE Mission EARTH

Enhancing K-12 STEM curricula with hands-on NASA & GLOBE learning activities. Team Mission The GLOBE Mission EARTH (GME) is embedding…

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Growing Beyond Earth

Engaging students in citizen science to advance NASA research on growing plants in space. Team Mission Growing Beyond Earth® (GBE)…

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Idaho Dark Sky STEM Network

Engaging teachers and communities with light pollution citizen science and astronomy experts Team Mission The Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve…

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Infiniscope

Empowering educators to develop next-generation, digital, adaptive learning experiences. Team Mission Transforming learning from mastery of the known to embrace…

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LEARNER

Broadening participation by connecting learners with NASA Science experts and resources. Team Mission Challenger Center is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization…

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Learning Ecosystems Northeast

Helping educators create NASA-powered explorations of local climate change impacts. Team Mission The Learning Ecosystems Northeast project is dedicated to…

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Lunar and Planetary Institute

Supporting the Science Activation community in the use of a community workspace. Team Mission The Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI)…

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MIT Media Lab

Strengthening the NASA Science Activation portfolio/partnerships with strategic support. As NASA SMD approaches the five-year mid-point for the SciAct program,…

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Museum & Informal Education Alliance

Helping informal educators bring NASA Science & Technology to free-choice learners. Team Mission The Museum & Informal Education (MIE) Alliance…

This image collage includes various elements related to astrobiology and space exploration. It features large satellite dishes used for communication or observation, the planet Mars, a comic-style illustration of a Mars rover exploring the planet with DNA strands, two young girls using a microscope in a scientific experiment, the icy surface of Europa, a Martian crater, and purple-colored biological filaments resembling microscopic organisms. The imagery emphasizes scientific inquiry, space exploration, planetary science, and the search for life beyond Earth.

NASA Astrobiology

Engaging learners of all ages in examining the origins of life and evolution on Earth and searching for life in…

A collage of four images: (1) three individuals in cleanroom suits working with scientific equipment in a sealed glovebox, (2) children in a classroom watching a presentation about the Moon, (3) a group of 14 cleanroom-suited scientists posing in a laboratory, and (4) a public outreach event with NASA representatives engaging with attendees about meteorites and space science.

NASA Astromaterials

Sharing unique, often extraterrestrial, NASA Science content with learners of all ages. Team Mission NASA’s Astromaterials team is housed at…

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NASA Community College Network

Connecting community college instructors with NASA Science experts & resources. With the NASA Community College Network (NCCN), the SETI Institute…

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NASA Earth Science Education Collaborative

Enhancing STEM teaching/learning by creating engaging, meaningful STEM experiences. Team Mission The NASA Earth Science Education Collaborative (NESEC) goal is…

A collage showcasing NASA eClips activities: (1) three women at a NASA eClips booth displaying educational materials and science-themed items, (2) printed NASA eClips Guide Lites materials on science topics, (3) a group of students outdoors wearing solar eclipse glasses, (4) a team filming an interview in a NASA office, and (5) a graphic with illustrated icons showing steps of a process, including packing and learning activities. The NASA eClips logo is prominently featured in the center.

NASA eClips

Providing web-based resources to increase STEM literacy and inspire the next generation. NASA eClips is lead by the Center for…

NASA Heliophysics Education Activation Team

Engaging communities across the nation in NASA heliophysics knowledge & experiences. Team Mission NASA Heliophysics Education Activation Team (NASA HEAT)…

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NASA SCoPE

Connecting science/engineering subject matter experts with NASA education experts. This project will create a sustainable process through which Earth and…

Mars’ Grand Canyon, Valles Marineris, visualized by Mars Trek using data from the THEMIS instrument on the Mars Odyssey spacecraft and the MOLA laser altimeter aboard the Mars Global Surveyor spacecraft.

NASA Solar System Treks

Enabling learners to explore planetary surfaces in an interactive online platform. Team Mission NASA’s Solar System Treks project produces a…

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NASA Space Place

Engaging upper-elementary learners in fun, space & Earth science activities online. Team Mission NASA Space Place was created in 1998…

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NASA’s Eyes @ JPL

Enabling people of all ages to see the wonder of our Earth, solar system, & beyond. Team Mission Use and…

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NASA’s Neurodiversity Network

Co-developing neurodiversity-friendly NASA experiences & STEM education resources. Experienced NASA educators at Sonoma State University, together with autism education specialists…

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NASA’s Universe of Learning

Helping educators engage learners in the scientific exploration of the Universe. Team Mission How does the Universe work? How did…

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NASA@ My Library

Increasing & enhancing STEM learning opportunities for millions of library patrons. Earth Day Focus We are Water Activity Collection Team…

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National Informal STEM Education Network

Supporting informal STEM learning in communities across the United States Earth Day Focus Earth Day Collection Team Mission Arizona State…

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Nationwide Eclipse Ballooning Project

Immersing learners in a scientific ballooning adventure during the 2023/2024 eclipses. Team Mission Building on the highly successful NASA and…

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Native Earth | Native Sky

Creating culturally relevant STEM programming for Native American middle schoolers. The primary objective of the “Native Earth | Native Sky”…

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Navigating the Path of Totality

Engaging learners in the excitement of solar eclipse events & scientific discovery. Team Mission Navigating the Path of Totality is…

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NIFTY

Providing opportunities for youth to interact with & learn from NASA STEM professional. Team Mission NASA Inspires Futures for Tomorrow’s…

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Night Sky Network

Night Sky Network (NSN) is a nationwide coalition of amateur astronomy clubs bringing the inspiration of NASA science to their…

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Northwest Earth and Space Sciences Pathways

Connecting middle/high school students and teachers to NASA-inspired STEM experiences. Team Mission NASA Centers act as hubs for professional development…

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OCEANOS

Engaging Hispanic/Latino students in ocean science using NASA Earth observations. Project Description The importance of the ocean is undeniable, not…

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OpenSpace

Visualizing the universe w/open source interactive software & enhancing STEM engagement. Team Mission OpenSpace is new open source interactive data…

PLACES

Helping educators engage students in data-rich, place-based Earth science learning. Team Mission Place-Based Learning to Advance Connections, Education, and Stewardship…

Planetary ReaCH

Empowering planetary experts (content heroes) to better engage their communities in NASA science and exploration. Planetary scientists and astrobiologists (including…

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PLANETS

Integrating NASA planetary science/engineering into out-of-school time learning. Team Mission Planetary Learning that Advances the Nexus of Engineering, Technology, and…

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Science Through Shadows

Engaging students in video production about how solar eclipses affect the moon’s shadow. Team Mission The Science through Shadows project…

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Scientific Literacy

Team Mission The mission of this program is to study the development of civic scientific literacy and lifelong science-related learning.…

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Scientific Visualization Studio

Communicating the story of NASA Science & missions through scientific visualizations. NASA’s Scientific Visualization Studio (SVS) creates images, movies, and…

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Sea Level Education, Awareness, & Literacy

Improving sea level rise understanding in historically underserved coastal communities. Team Mission The Sea Level Education, Awareness, and Literacy (SEAL)…

SEES: Texas Space Grant Consortium

Team Mission STEM Enhancement in Earth Science (SEES) addresses the national need to increase the number of high school students,…

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Smoky Mountains STEM Collaborative

Developing a southern Appalachian STEM education ecosystem that engage learners in science. Team Mission The Smoky Mountains STEM Collaborative is…

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Solar System Ambassadors

Volunteers who share the science & excitement of NASA space exploration with the public. Team Mission The Solar System Ambassadors…

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STEM Ecosystems

Developing STEM ecosystem best practices to broaden participation & integrate experts. STEM learning ecosystems unite people, organizations, and resources to…

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Student Airborne Science Activation for MSI

Engaging students at minority-serving institutions in NASA-related airborne campaigns. Team Mission In the last 40 years, the minority representation in…

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WGBH BUAC

Team Mission WGBH’s Bringing the Universe to America’s Classrooms (BUAC) initiative is designing, developing and producing dynamic instructional multi-media content…

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