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Share NASA with the public, educators, and students to provide opportunities to participate in our Mission, foster innovation, and contribute to a strong national economy. Other Information: At NASA, sharing information is a mandate within our founding legislation. Throughout our history, it has been a priority to make data from science missions, research, and other discoveries available for the benefit of the Nation. Our missions are a natural means of interacting with the public and supporting students and teachers. Through the excitement of missions and activities, we help stimulate student interest and achievement in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. STEM-focused teachers use their skills to motivate student achievement and spur creative and critical thinking both in and out of the classroom. In developing student interest and skills, future workers will be prepared to solve technical challenges that benefit our Nation and improve the quality of life on Earth. An American public that is knowledgeable and interested in science, aeronautics, and exploration will value the impact of advances in these fields that help maintain global competitiveness and a robust economy. NASA offers structured programs for students and college faculty to engage in STEM learning activities such as competing in technical design challenges, launching student-built payloads, and participating in research and hands-on engineering experiences using real-world platforms, including high-altitude balloons, sounding rockets, aircraft, and space satellites. Undergraduate and graduate students can contribute directly to our missions by working with scientists and engineers on their research and technology development programs. Workshops, courses, and grant awards help teachers use NASA themes and materials to inspire their students in STEM topics. As we continue our traditional means of outreach through print, television, and live events, we also have adopted emerging technologies and media that allow greater access and participation by the public, students, and teachers. Virtual events, live streaming video, online chats, and social media are some of the tools we use to broadly share our message and encourage active participation. Our online presence also has become an essential tool for fostering transparency in our operations and management practices, and we will continue to share information with the public on how we work. Stakeholder(s): Objective(s):
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