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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 engagement. Team Mission The Astronomy Activation Ambassadors (AAA) program (formerly Airborne…
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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…
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NASA Astromaterials
Sharing unique, often extraterrestrial, NASA Science content with learners of all ages. Team Mission NASA’s Astromaterials team facilitates efficient and…
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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…
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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…
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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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National Institute of Aerospace
Providing web-based resources to increase STEM literacy and inspire the next generation. Team Mission Our mission is to increase STEM…
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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…
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PLACES
Helping educators engage students in data-rich, place-based Earth science learning. Team Mission Place-Based Learning to Advance Connections, Education, and Stewardship…
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Planetary ReaCH
Empowering planetary experts (content heroes) to better engage Black & Latinx audiences. The Lunar and Planetary Institute and its partners…
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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)…
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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…