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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.

Community Announcements

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 – 2:13pm

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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 – 2:12pm

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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 – 11:49am

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Forum News

[NASA Helio E/PO] News and Announcements 2011_11_04

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1. Nugget of the Week
2. Reminder: Send in Your Nuggets Anytime!
3. New! – Social Media Conversation on the Workspace
4. NASA Earth and Space Science Fellowship Program for Graduate Students (Deadlines Feb. 1 and March 15)
5. November’s topic for NASA’s Year of the Solar System (YSS) – Magnetospheres: Planetary Shields!
6. Explore the From Earth to the Solar System (FETTSS) Gallery

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1. Nugget of the Week

Submitted by karin.hauck on Fri, 11/04/2011 – 7:13pm

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[NASA Helio E/PO] News and Announcements 2011_09_29

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1. Announcing the Unveiling of the New Mega Data Call Spreadsheet of SMD E/PO Activities
2. Your Feedback on OEPM is Requested
3. Fellowship for Pre- and In-Service Students Available
4. Announcing the new SpaceMath@NASA website
5. Math: Webinar – Enrichment Problems in Space and Earth Science Wednesday Oct 5th 4pm ET
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1. Announcing the Unveiling of the New Mega Data Call Spreadsheet of SMD E/PO Activities

Dear SMD E/PO colleagues,

Submitted by karin.hauck on Tue, 10/04/2011 – 1:46pm

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NASA Invites Students To Name Moon-Bound Spacecraft

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WASHINGTON — NASA has a class assignment for U.S. students: help the agency give the twin spacecraft headed to orbit around the moon new names.

The naming contest is open to students in kindergarten through 12th grade at schools in the United States. Entries must be submitted by teachers using an online entry form. Length of submissions can range from a short paragraph to a 500-word essay. The entry deadline is Nov. 11.

Submitted by heather.dalton on Tue, 10/04/2011 – 10:38am

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