Science Activation

Impact

Science Activation Reach Map

Science Activation reaches learners in all 50 states and more than 150 countries around the world. In 2022, we reached an estimated 52 million learners in the US. State by state totals and specific touchpoints are captured in this interactive map for 2019 through 2022.

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SciAct Recognized

We are proud that our Science Activation team has been recognized by NASA with an Agency Group Achievement Award!

2022 Agency Honor Awards Onwards and Upwards Together

Faces of SciAct

Science Activation involves hundreds of team members across the US who meet annually to reconnect, review accomplishments, and hear from thought leaders to optimize how we connect communities and learners of all ages with NASA Science.

Get to Know Us

Explore the Science of Webb

Explore the Science of JWST through a variety of free and engaging infographics, videos, activities and more. Find your favorite way to better understand the universe and be part of the excitement of discovery.

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Hurrah for Community Colleges!

Reaching learners like never before.

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NASA Science Events and Activities

Let NASA’s Science Activation program bring the universe to you! We’re inviting every student, educator, and lifelong learner to share in the excitement of scientific discovery and space exploration through these unique opportunities.

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Learning Standards

To help connect NASA science with science learners, we have identified those science education standards that are aligned with each division in NASA’s Science Mission Directorate (SMD).

Check out the new standards alignment lists

What is SMD’s Science Activation (SciAct) program? NASA Science has a new team to help learners of all ages “do” science! For the next four years, a cooperative network of thirty-three competitively-selected teams from across the Nation will work with NASA infrastructure teams to connect NASA science experts, real content, and experiences with community leaders to do science in ways that activate minds and promote deeper understanding of our world and beyond. The program is informed by a 2019 assessment from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine.

Review our 2022 Science Activation Impact report to learn more.

Science Activation works synergistically with NASA STEM Engagement and supports MissionSTEM.

We Collaborate

active teams

A cooperative network of competitively-selected teams and NASA infrastructure activities across the Nation connects NASA science experts, content, and experiences with communities to activate minds and deepen understanding of our world and beyond.

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We Leverage

525

partnerships

We extend our reach through strategic partnerships with community-based and audience-based organizations to support institutional, state, and local efforts. These partnerships have more than doubled since 2016.

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We Connect

745

scientists involved

NASA and NASA-funded scientists work with Science Activation behind the scenes and directly with learners to share the story, the science, and the adventure of NASA science. The number of scientists involved has increased 50% since 2016.

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We Innovate

110

papers published

Our teams use evidence-based solutions to reach and motivate learners of all ages and document them so that others can benefit. Our work has been cited more than 690 times to date.

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We Engage

52 M

learner interactions

In 2022, Science Activation teams facilitated 52 million learner interactions in the US. This more than doubled engagement over 2021.

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We Reach

states & territories

The SciAct program reached learners in all 50 states, DC, Guam, Northern Marianas, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and 153 countries in 2022. Explore our network in our Interactive Reach Map.

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We Empower

50%

communities

More than half of SciAct teams focus on broadening participation of underserved communities.

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