Welcome to the NASA Science Mission Directorate Education and Public Outreach Community Workspace!

This workspace provides resources to assist individuals funded by NASA’s Science Mission Directorate (SMD) in carrying out their SMD education and public outreach programs. Program leads and team members should login to post announcements and calendar events, share work in progress, and participate in group discussions. Information and documents that may be of interest to all, such as tips for getting involved in SMD education and public outreach and meeting notes, may be accessed without logging into the workspace. This site is hosted by the NASA SMD Science Education and Public Outreach Forums.

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EPOESS on hold pending review

Submitted by terry.kucera on Tue, 04/30/2013 - 1:06pm
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ROSES 2013 Clarifications, corrections and amendments Amendment 11:
Appendix E.4, EPOESS, on hold pending review.
Max Bernstein at 2013-04-24 11:29:14

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Celebrate World Space Week

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Join educators and space enthusiasts around the world to celebrate World Space Week, Oct. 4-10, 2012. This international event commemorates the beginning of the Space Age with the launch of Sputnik 1 on Oct. 4, 1957.

World Space Week is the largest public space event in the world, with celebrations in more than 50 nations. During World Space Week, teachers are encouraged to use space-themed activities. The theme for 2012, "Space for Human Safety and Security," has been chosen to celebrate the many ways in which mankind's activities in space improve our daily lives.

Submitted by mangala.sharma on Wed, 06/27/2012 - 3:13pm

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Presenters Needed for 2013 Space Exploration Educators Conference

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The 19th Annual Space Exploration Educators Conference, or SEEC, is taking place Feb. 7-9, 2013, at Space Center Houston. The goal of SEEC is to encourage K-12 educators to use space to teach all subjects in their classrooms. Over 700 educators gather for this event each year.

Conference organizers are looking for 170 interactive sessions that present exciting classroom activities. All sessions must have a hands-on component; lecture sessions will not be accepted. Proposals are due Sept. 6, 2012.

For more information, visit http://spacecenter.org/TeachersSEEC.html.

Submitted by mangala.sharma on Wed, 06/27/2012 - 3:12pm

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Conference on Public Participation in Scientific Research: August, 4-5, 2012, Portland, Oregon

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From the Center for Advancement of Informal Science Education:

Conference on Public Participation in ScientificResearch: August 4-5, 2012; Portland, Oregon.

Submitted by mangala.sharma on Tue, 05/08/2012 - 12:49pm

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Deadline Extended: LPSC Workshop: First Steps in Program Evaluation – Registration Closes Mon, Mar 11!

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Educators and scientists attending LPSC are invited to register to attend a workshop on evaluation of E/PO programs. This FREE workshop is appropriate for all E/PO professionals and scientists who host education events (such as teacher workshops, intern experiences, and public outreach events) and faculty teaching K–12 and undergraduate classes. The workshop is designed as a starting point for learning about program evaluation, a critical component of all E/PO projects.

Submitted by heather.dalton on Mon, 03/11/2013 - 11:36am

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Informal Education Samplers Available on Workspace

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Last fall, the Informal Education Working Group created handouts featuring a sampling of resources that have been developed by NASA SMD Education and Public Outreach Programs. Six samplers are available: Science on a Sphere presentations, Planetarium shows, Programming resources, Interpreter resources, Digital resources, and Exhibits.

Submitted by heather.dalton on Tue, 01/29/2013 - 5:49pm

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NSTA Hotel Information

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Dear Colleagues,

Are you headed to NSTA in San Antonio and looking for hotel accommodations? The Earth Forum has booked a block of rooms at The Emily Morgan Hotel. Hotel information here.

The Emily Morgan hotel is offering NASA SMD E/PO:

  • government per diem,
  • complimentary wifi, and
  • four blocks from the convention center

Submitted by heather.dalton on Tue, 01/22/2013 - 5:54pm

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