Space Science 4: Education and Public Outreach

Share the excitement and knowledge generated by scientific discovery and improve science education.

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Space science has great potential to strengthen America’s interest in science and to improve the quality of U.S. science, mathematics, and technology education. NASA aims to share the excitement of space science missions with the public, enhance U.S. education, and help create the outstanding present and future scientific and technical work force our Nation needs. Virtual exploration and the Internet now offer new dramatic, accessible ways for SSE to share its findings and activities. NASA will continue to use these and other methods to incorporate education and outreach into every SSE mission and research program, increase the proportion of space scientists directly involved in precollege education, improve access to space science information, and promote participation of under-served groups. NEAR TERM PLANS: Integrate education and enhanced public understanding of science into our missions and research programs, establish strong and lasting partnerships between the space science and education communities, and provide ready access to the products of space science education and outreach programs

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1: Space Science Discoveries

2: Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education

3: Scientific and Technical Workforce

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