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NASA OSS E/PO ProgramBernhard Beck-Winchatz
TAUP 2003
THE NASA OFFICE OF SPACE SCIENCE EDUCATIONAND PUBLIC OUTREACH PROGRAM
Bernhard Beck-WinchatzDePaul University
Space Science Center for Education and Outreach
NASA OSS E/PO ProgramBernhard Beck-Winchatz
TAUP 2003
NASANASA’’s Space Sciences Space ScienceEnterpriseEnterprisenn How did the universeHow did the universebegin and evolve?begin and evolve?
nn How did we get here?How did we get here?nn Where are we going?Where are we going?nn Are we alone?Are we alone?
NASA OSS E/PO ProgramBernhard Beck-Winchatz
TAUP 2003
Why Get Involved In Education?
Space science is excitingand can motivate studentsto learn science, math, andtechnology.The public expects morethan just scientific results.Education can be fulfillingfor scientists andcompliment their research.Scientists can makecontributions in educationthat nobody else can
NASA OSS E/PO ProgramBernhard Beck-Winchatz
TAUP 2003
OSS Education Philosophy and Focus
Focus on K-14 education and the publicunderstanding of scienceCentral role of scientists and science(education is embedded in every flightmission and research program)Multiplier effect
Tie into existing programsSupport science, math, and technology educationreform efforts
Engage communities and groups that havenot traditionally participated in spacescience
NASA OSS E/PO ProgramBernhard Beck-Winchatz
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FundingGoal: 1%-2% of the total OSS budget ($35M in2001)
E/PO components of flight missions andresearch grantsSmall E/PO grants (independent ofresearch grants)A few high-profile programs andprojectsSupport network of broker/facilitatorsand education forumsOutside evaluation
NASA OSS E/PO ProgramBernhard Beck-Winchatz
TAUP 2003
OSS Education Support Network
Broker/Facilitators
Focus on a specificgeographical regionCreate and nurturepartnerships betweenspace scientists andeducators to carry outE/PO activities with highmultiplier effectFacilitate the developmentand dissemination ofspace science E/POproducts and programs
Education Forums
Focus on one of the fourOSS science themesCoordinate the E/POefforts of individual OSSspace science missionswithin their theme areaHelp make missiondiscoveries, results, andassociated E/PO effortsaccessible and readilyavailable to the educationcommunity
NASA OSS E/PO ProgramBernhard Beck-Winchatz
TAUP 2003
< 7Broker/Facilitators
4 Forums
NASA OSS E/PO ProgramBernhard Beck-Winchatz
TAUP 2003
A few Examples of OSS Education and OutreachPrograms and Projects
n Space Science Education Resource DirectoryAllows educators to locate and download classroommaterials.
n Invisible Universe: The Electromagnetic Spectrum fromRadio Waves to Gamma Rays Educator GuideContains activities that deepen student understandingof the electromagnetic spectrum.
NASA OSS E/PO ProgramBernhard Beck-Winchatz
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A few Examples of OSS Education and OutreachPrograms and Projects (continued)
n Cosmic Questions: Our Place in Space and TimeTraveling Exhibition that addresses questions about theorigin and evolution of the universe, and our place withinit.
n Touch the Universe: A NASA Braille Book of AstronomyMakes Hubble Space Telescope images accessible topeople who are blind or visually impaired.
n Minority University & College Education and ResearchPartnership Initiative in Space ScienceGrant program designed to broaden the participation inthe space science by minority institutions.
NASA OSS E/PO ProgramBernhard Beck-Winchatz
TAUP 2003
Assessment and Evaluation
Program Evaluation and Research Group atLesley UniversityHas been conducting an evaluation of theOSS E/PO program since 1998.
E/PO task forceEstablished in 2002 to assess progress inimplementing the OSS E/PO program,identify issues and examine possibledirections for program evolution.
NASA OSS E/PO ProgramBernhard Beck-Winchatz
TAUP 2003
http://spacescience.nasa.gov/education
NASA OSS E/PO ProgramBernhard Beck-Winchatz
TAUP 2003
NASA OSS E/PO ProgramBernhard Beck-Winchatz
TAUP 2003
E/POE/POVital Statistics for 2002Vital Statistics for 2002
• 330 Enterprise-funded E/PO activities• 3600 E/PO events in all 50 states, D.C. Puerto Rico• 350,000 students, teachers and public direct participation• 1.7 million visitors to museum programs, exhibition, etc.• 7 million participated through web-based activities• More than 1000 NASA space scientists, technologies and support staff involved• 131 space science missions and programs• Over 500 major institutional partnerships and 1500 additional participating institutions• 15 minority institutions funded to develop space science capabilities. Have 30 working partnerships with space science.