NASA's Science Mission Directorate has established an Education and Public Outreach Support Network to make education at all levels and the enhanced public understanding of science integral parts of the science missions and research programs. The Support Network is a nationwide program served by Broker/Facilitators and Education Forums. The Broker/Facilitators form partnerships between scientists and educators, and develop and disseminate science education materials. Each of the Forums covers a key research area and coordinates the education and public outreach efforts within that area.
Education Forums
The NASA science program includes four Education Forums corresponding to key research areas: The Sun-Earth Connection; Solar System Exploration; Origins; and the Structure and Evolution of the Universe. Hosted by leading space science research institutions across the country, the Education Forums work directly with the scientists in the theme area and assist the science community in bringing the new and exciting results, as well as the fundamental underpinnings of that theme, into the classroom and the living room.
The Sun-Earth Connection
http://sunearth.gsfc.nasa.gov/
Solar System Exploration
http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/educ/
The Astronomical Search for Origins
Structure & Evolution of the Universe
http://cfa-www.harvard.edu/seuforum
Broker/Facilitators
Brokers focus on a specific geographical region to create and nurture partnerships between space scientists and educators to carry out high-leverage E/PO activities and facilitate the development and dissemination of space science E/PO products and materials.
Upper Northeast Region
New England Space Science Initiative in Education (NESSIE)
Point of Contact: Cary Sneider
E-mail: nessie@mos.orgLower Northeast Region
Mid-Atlantic Region Space Science Broker (MARSSB)
Point of Contact: Stanley Jones
E-mail: ossbroker@cet.eduSoutheast Region
SouthEast Regional ClearingHouse (SERCH)
Point of Contact: Cassandra Runyon
E-mail: cass@cofc.eduUpper Midwest Region
Depaul University (DU)
Point of Contact: Lynn Narasimhan
E-mail: cnarasim@condor.depaul.eduSouth and Lower Midwest Region
South Central Organization of Researchers and Educators (SCORE)
Point of Contact: Stephanie Shipp
E-mail: shipp@lpi.usra.eduUpper Northwest Region
Space Science Network Northwest (S2N2)
Point of Contact: Julie Lutz
E-mail: s2n2@u.washington.eduUpper Midwest and Lower Southwest Region
Space Science Institute (SSI)
Point of Contact: Cheri Morrow
E-mail: camorrow@colorado.edu