Tag: Science Activation

NASA@ My Library and Partners Engage Millions in Eclipse Training and Preparation

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2 min read NASA@ My Library and Partners Engage Millions in Eclipse Training and Preparation The Space Science Institute, with funding from the NASA Science Mission Directorate and Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, provided unprecedented training, support, and supplies to 15,000 libraries in the U.S. and territories in support of public engagement during the 2023 and 2024 eclipses. From September 2022 to September 2024, these efforts included: Co-development efforts with 3 NASA@ My Library Partner Libraries in the “Square of Awesome” (where both the total and annular eclipse crossed) led…

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NASA eClips Engages Families at 2024 STEM Community Day

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2 min read NASA eClips Engages Families at 2024 STEM Community Day On Saturday, June 1, 2024, thousands of community members attended the Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics (STEM) Community Day hosted by Christopher Newport University in partnership with Newport News Public Schools in Virginia. The event showcased many different facets of STEM fields and careers and offered hands-on experiences by nearly 100 exhibitors. Educators from the National Institute of Aerospace’s Center for Integrated STEM Education (NIA-CISE) engaged learners of all ages at this annual event with a 13-foot tree.…

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NASA eClips Educators Presented Exemplary Collaboration Award

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1 min read NASA eClips Educators Presented Exemplary Collaboration Award On March 7, 2024, two NASA eClips educators from the National Institute of Aerospace’s Center for Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics (STEM) Education (NIA-CISE) and Global Learning & Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) educators, Dr. Sharon Bowers and Joan Harper-Neely, were presented the William E. Dugger Exemplary Collaboration Award at the 2024 International Technology and Engineering Educators Association (ITEEA) Conference held in Memphis, TN. This award recognizes individuals for their sustained record of outstanding service to the field of…

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NASA SCoPE Funds Early Career Scientists for NASA Educational Outreach

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4 min read NASA SCoPE Funds Early Career Scientists for NASA Educational Outreach NASA SCoPE (NASA SMD Community of Practice for Engagement) offers small Seed Grant funding and Event Facilitation Grants to early career scientists and engineers to work with NASA Science Activation teams and participate in educational outreach opportunities. These proposals communicate NASA science through the creation of inspiring educational materials that are effective, scientifically authentic, and broaden participation of historically marginalized communities. Get to know this May 2024 round of awardees who received $80K+ in funds for NASA…

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NASA SCoPE Connects Early Career Scientists and STEM Outreach Professionals

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3 min read NASA SCoPE Connects Early Career Scientists and STEM Outreach Professionals On May 21st, 2024, NASA SCoPE (NASA SMD Community of Practice for Engagement) held its first Virtual Networking event for 2024 in direct response to community feedback from annual surveys requesting more networking opportunities. This event series aims to connect early career scientists, engineers, and NASA Science Activation teams, providing a platform for networking and mutual learning on science communications topics. The event brought together 21 NASA science content experts from across the United States, all eager…

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Teachers Bring Student Teams to GLOBE Research Symposia

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5 min read Teachers Bring Student Teams to GLOBE Research Symposia A year-long professional development experience for teachers resulted in participation of 10 student teams at Global Learning & Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) student research symposia. Teachers from the ENGAGE (Earth, NASA, GLOBE, and Guided Explorations) GLOBE Mission Earth 2023-2024 virtual educator cohort have been connecting throughout the school year to learn GLOBE protocols, identify opportunities for students to present GLOBE research, and to share lessons learned. The NASA Science Activation Langley Research Center (LaRC) team led the…

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NASA SCoPE Engages and Empowers at AbSciCon 2024 with Gaming Activities and Childcare Support

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2 min read NASA SCoPE Engages and Empowers at AbSciCon 2024 with Gaming Activities and Childcare Support At the AbSciCon conference held from May 6-10, 2024 in Providence, RI, NASA SCoPE (SMD Community of Practice for Engagement) left a lasting impression with its engaging activities centered around gaming. The NASA SCoPE exhibit hall booth was a vibrant hub featuring three digital game consoles, where nearly 150 of the 900 conference attendees, had the opportunity to learn about NASA Science Activation, the NASA SCoPE project, and avenues for proposing funded projects…

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NASA Views of the Cosmos with the New and Improved AstroPix

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2 min read NASA Views of the Cosmos with the New and Improved AstroPix NASA’s Universe of Learning has relaunched a wonderful resource for exploring the Universe: AstroPix! AstroPix website improvements and a new user-friendly search function provide enhanced access to a universe of imagery for use in the learning environment or simply for your own enjoyment and exploration. The site contains 10,000+ astronomy images from a variety of NASA missions and ground-based observatories that, together, offer a multiwavelength view of the cosmos. Image layouts provide visual access to titles,…

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Scholastic SuperSTEM Magazine Features GLOBE Mosquito Habitat Mapper

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2 min read Scholastic SuperSTEM Magazine Features GLOBE Mosquito Habitat Mapper The NASA Earth Science Education Collaborative team collaborated with Scholastic on an article and activity for learners in grades 3-6: “Meet the World’s Deadliest Creature”, which appeared in the May/June 2024 issue of SuperSTEM. The magazine includes nonfiction science articles and activities that encourage learners to problem solve and investigate real-world phenomena. In this hands-on investigation, Mosquito Habitat Survey, learners search for places where mosquitoes could lay eggs, and then, plan ways to make the areas less friendly to…

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NASA SCoPE PI, Meenakshi Wadhwa, inducted to National Academy of Sciences

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2 min read NASA SCoPE PI, Meenakshi Wadhwa, inducted to National Academy of Sciences On April 26, 2024, the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) welcomed a new cohort of outstanding members into its ranks, including Principal Investigator (PI) Meenakshi Wadhwa of NASA SCoPE – the NASA Science Mission Directorate Community of Practice for Education. At the induction ceremony, 120 new members and 23 international members were welcomed, expanding the NAS’s active membership to 2,565 and its international membership to 526. Wadhwa’s induction into the NAS recognized her groundbreaking contributions to…

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