NASA Resources
The YETC is a NASA Regional Educator Resource Center!
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NASA Education Program: Overview
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NASA’s journeys into air and space have deepened humankind’s understanding of the universe, advanced technology breakthroughs, enhanced air travel safety and security, and expanded the frontiers of scientific research. These accomplishments share a common genesis: education. As the United States begins the second century of flight, the Nation must maintain its commitment to excellence in science, technology, engineering and mathematics education to ensure that the next generation of Americans can accept the full measure of their roles and responsibilities in shaping the future. NASA will continue the Agency’s tradition of investing in the Nation’s education programs and supporting the country’s educators who play a key role in preparing, inspiring, exciting, encouraging, and nurturing the young minds of today who will be the workforce of tomorrow.
NASA will continue to pursue three major education goals:
NASA's education program strives to "inspire and motivate students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics" by supporting education in the Nation's schools and to "engage the public in shaping and sharing the experience of exploration and discovery" by supporting informal education and public outreach efforts. NASA's commitment to education places special emphasis on these goals by increasing elementary and secondary education participation in NASA projects; enhancing higher education capability in STEM disciplines; increasing participation by underrepresented and underserved communities; expanding e-Education; and expanding NASA's participation with the informal education community. The Office of Education will continue to support NASA's strong historical role in education at all levels, with linkages to NASA research as a central part of our focus. The majority of NASA support to higher education is delivered through the NASA Mission Directorates. The Office of Education supports the work of the Mission Directorates by coordinating projects for students, faculty, and institutions that broaden the base of those who compete for NASA research awards. These efforts will help create and sustain the scientific and engineering workforce of the future. In addition, the Office of Education will continue to emphasize sharing the results of NASA missions and research programs with wider audiences by using science discoveries and research applications as vehicles to improve teaching and learning at all levels. |
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What is a NASA Educator Resource Center? How Can We Help Educators?
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As NASA explores frontiers of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), it seeks to assist teachers and students to explore them as well. NASA also encourages youth to explore STEM careers. STEM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Through its dissemination network, NASA provides educational materials, information, services, and other resources to our nation's classrooms. NASA Educator Resource Centers and NASA Regional Educator Resource Centers are part of this network that serve both formal educators (public school teachers) and informal educators (homeschool parents, etc.) for the state in which they reside.
If you have questions about NASA or its mission; need NASA related classroom materials such as lesson plans, pictures, videos, computer software; help with workshops, etc., then please contact the center for your region. Your local NASA Educator Resource Center can best help you with educational needs specific to your state's standards and objectives. A complete list of addresses and contacts can be found at the NASA website. You'll also want to visit NASA's main website. Whenever NASA releases new educational materials to the public, you can learn of and access these materials easily! All you need do is join the EXPRESS mailing list for educators to receive announcements of new NASA education publications, Central Operation of Resources for Educators (CORE) multimedia materials, and other opportunities for educators. For Utah teachers, your NASA Educator Resource Center information is listed below... |
NASA Education - Communication Strategy (PDF )
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NASA Regional Educator Resource Center at Utah State University
The Adele & Dale Young Education Technology Center 2845 Old Main Hill - 170 EDUC Utah State University Logan, Utah 84322-2845 Voice: (435) 797-3377 Fax: (435) 797-3939 Contact: Nathan Smith Website: http://teacherlink.ed.usu.edu/ Blog: http://teacherlinkyetc.blogspot.com Please feel free to contact us anytime. Our business hours |
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What if I'm not in Utah? Can I still access these resources?
Yes, indeed! NASA maintains NASA Educator Resource Centers in nearly every state. Please contact the center for your region. Your local Educator Resource Center can best help you with educational needs specific to your state's standards and objectives. You may also wish to read through this handout: "Easy Ways to Obtain NASA Educational Materials," (PDF).
Yes, indeed! NASA maintains NASA Educator Resource Centers in nearly every state. Please contact the center for your region. Your local Educator Resource Center can best help you with educational needs specific to your state's standards and objectives. You may also wish to read through this handout: "Easy Ways to Obtain NASA Educational Materials," (PDF).