SMD E/PO

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.

Information About the Impact of the Administration’s FY14 Budget and Proposed Changes to STEM Education

News from NASA SMD Headquarters

White House to Explain New STEM Strategy to House Committee Next Week

Submitted by renee.frappier on Fri, 05/31/2013 - 7:19pm

The Obama Administration's new STEM education strategy, which would move many NASA education activities to other agencies, will be explained to the House Science, Space and Technology Committee next week. The hearing will be held on Jun 4, 2013 at 11:00am PT / 12:00pm MT / 1:00pm CT / 2:00pm ET.

The hearing will be Webcast live here: http://science.house.gov/hearing/full-committee-hearing-stem-education-a....

Witnesses:
The Honorable John Holdren, Director, Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), Executive Office of the President

EPOESS on hold pending review

Submitted by terry.kucera on Tue, 04/30/2013 - 1:06pm

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EPOESS 2013 grants

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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Community Announcements

NOVA “Finding Life Beyond Earth” Webinar - Oct 17, 2pm ET

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Please join NOVA’s Director of Education, Rachel Connolly, for a sneak peak of the “Finding Life Beyond Earth” special airing next week. Dial-in information is below; please pass the word!

Subject: NOVA “Finding Life Beyond Earth” Webinar
Description: NASA scientists are featured in an upcoming NOVA program airing nationwide on October 19, 2011. Tune in to the webinar and learn about
a sneak preview of the upcoming NOVA program,
educational resources produced and the outreach plan surrounding the program (now through May), and

Submitted by heather.dalton on Thu, 10/13/2011 - 4:32pm

Explore the From Earth to the Solar System (FETTSS) Gallery

http://fettss.arc.nasa.gov

Submitted by renee.frappier on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 5:53pm

ASP Nominations for 2012 Awards for Excellence in Astronomy Education (Due Dec. 15)

The Astronomical Society of the Pacific is now accepting nominations for the Society's 2012 awards honoring accomplishments in astronomy education and public outreach. Recipients receive a cash award and engraved plaque, as well as travel and lodging to accept the award at the Society's 2012 meeting:
• The Richard Emmons Award celebrates a lifetime of outstanding achievement in the teaching of college-level introductory astronomy for non-science majors.

Submitted by renee.frappier on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 5:50pm

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Forum News

[NASA Helio E/PO] News and Announcements 2013_06_06

1. Collection of SMD E/PO Projects and Impacts Available
2. House Panel Questions Plan to Reorganize Science Education
3. Co-STEM Plan Released
4. American Camp Association (ACA) Call for Session Proposals – Orlando 2014

ACT NOW / UPCOMING DEADLINES
• June 11 – Cross Forum PD Evaluation Series (2 of 4) (9am PT/10am MT/11am CT/12pm ET) http://smdepo.org/node/5290
• June 14 – Astronomy Night on the National Mall
• June 18 – Cross Forum PD Evaluation Series (3 of 4) (9am PT/10am MT/11am CT/12pm ET) http://smdepo.org/node/5290

Submitted by karin.hauck on Tue, 06/11/2013 - 1:07pm

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

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training / workshop

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

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