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Appendix C: Kristen Erickson's Presentation to the Committee
Appendix C: Kristen Erickson's Presentation to the Committee
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Appendix C Kristen Erickson's Presentation to the Committee NOTE: This appendix is available on The National Academies Press Web page at http://www.nap.edu/25569.
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132 NASA'S SCIENCE ACTIVATION PROGRAM NASA Science Activation Presentation to National Academies Assessment Committee Kristen J Erickson Science Engagement & Partnerships Division Science Mission Directorate, NASA April 8, 2019 https://science.nasa.gov/learners Purpose • Top-level Overview/Background • Discussion of Operating Model of Science Activation • Forward Planning: Opportunities for Next Five Years 2
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to achieve objectives • Currently, 24 competitively-selected cooperative agreement awardees enable NASA science experts and content to engage more effectively and efficiently with learners of all ages • Each agreement uses independent evaluators to validate performance. New community of practice established • Volunteer networks, such as Solar System Ambassadors and Night Sky Network, mobilized across the U.S.
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134 NASA'S SCIENCE ACTIVATION PROGRAM References • SMD Decadal Surveys (2010-18) • A Framework for K–12 Science Education • Next-Generation Science Standards 2013 • 2013 and 2018 Co-STEM Federal Strategies • National Science Foundation Science & Engineering Indicators 2014, 2016 • NRC 1996 Scientific Literacy report • NASA Strategic Plans 2013-2018 • Paperwork Reduction Act (IRBs)
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Science Literacy • Enable SMEs to share science with Planetary target audiences • Effective Dissemination Advance National Education Goals • Open/transparent reporting Earth • Timely evaluation/relevant assessment Leverage Through Partnerships • Development of materials, per Needs Assessments Cross-divisional Evaluation Partnering Opportunities 7 2018 SMD Collective Relationships Independent Evaluation, SMD Semi-annual Surveys Working Groups: • EdTech SMD Earth SMD Space • Visualization NASA HQ Leads/PI's Affinity Groups: Dissemination • Universal Design Content Audiences Universe of Learning • Maker PBS Learning Media Planetariums • Women in STEM NASA eClips Science Centers/Museums • American Heliophysics Infiniscope Public and State Libraries Indigenous Nations Astrophysics Surveys Challenger Centers Earth NISENet Girl Scouts Planetary NASA@MyLibrary Educators Learners Infrastructure APOD, Eyes, Treks, Scientific visualizations, Solar System Ambassadors, Night Sky Network, American Camp Association, National Parks, 3D Resources, JSC Astromaterials, Museum Alliance, LPI/smdepo.org, Space 365, GLOBE, National Space Grant Consortium 8
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136 NASA'S SCIENCE ACTIVATION PROGRAM Science Activation Ecosystem https://science.nasa.gov/infographic 9 Background SMD Science Activation "Education is Local" 10
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APPENDIX C 137 History and Perspectives • Baselined in November 2016, this collaborative model enables over 200 partnerships through a network of science and community-based institutions using a "multiplier effect" across the U.S. to achieve Objectives • Includes a number of digital learning approaches maximizing SMD's unique capabilities • Each agreement uses independent evaluators to validate performance Other Agencies/Partners NASA Total Solar Eclipse We Are Here SciAct Collective (2016/17+)
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138 NASA'S SCIENCE ACTIVATION PROGRAM Operations SMD Science Activation "Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire…and NASA is the spark" 13 Operations and Management Tools • For Science Activation, our experts, content, and authentic experiences are what we uniquely contribute into the education ecosystem. For stronger connections: • New Hotline and mapping tools posted on http://science.nasa.gov/learners • Tools include Statements of Collaboration between Institutions and SMD Program Officer in each agreement • Logic Models • Evaluation Plans, monitored by Independent Evaluators • Monthly and Annual reporting • Quarterly Scorecard to PIs • Working Groups and Affinity Groups • Face-to-Face sessions.
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a Virtual Research Facility TE: Smoky Mountains STEM Southwestern Collaborative: Bridging the Cass X X X X X 5 Community College Gaps in the K-12 to Post Secondary Education Pathway NASA@ My Library: A National Earth and Space Space Science Science Initiative that Institute/NASA@My Dusenbery Connects NASA, Public X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 22 Library Libraries and their Communities NASA's Universe of Learning: Space Telescope Science An Integrated Astrophysics Institute/Universe of Smith X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 18 STEM Learning and Literacy Learning Program Impacts and feedbacks of a University Of Alaska, warming Arctic: Engaging Sparrow X X X X X X X X 8 Fairbanks learners in STEM using NASA and GLOBE assets Enhancement of Astronomy University Of Colorado, and Earth Science Teaching Duncan X X X X X X X X 8 Boulder Using High Resolution Immersive Environments Demonstration of the feasibility of improving scientific literacy University Of Michigan, Miller and lifelong learning through a X X X X 4 Ann Arbor just-in-time dissemination process University Of Texas, STEM Enhancement in Earth Baguio X X X X X X X X X 9 Austin/SEES Science Mission Earth: Fusing GLOBE with NASA Assets to Build University Of Toledo Czajkowski X X X X 4 Systemic Innovation in STEM Education University Of Northwest Earth and Space Winglee X X X X X 5 Washington, Seattle Sciences Pipeline (NESSP) NASA and WGBH: Bringing the 15 WGBH Educational Connolly Universe to America's X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 16 Foundation Classrooms TOTALS: 7 7 14 5 4 9 8 6 8 12 7 10 4 6 7 2 14 11 6 6 3 6 4 5 13 13 13 7 7 3 6 3 15 8 9 6 Objective 2: Improve Science Literacy (Example)
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NISENet, WGBH • Dr. Jon Miller/University of Michigan, performs two U.S.
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APPENDIX C 141 Forward Planning SMD Science Activation "…solving pressing societal issues will require both a scientifically informed citizenry and a robust scientific and technical workforce." Learning Science Through Computer Games and Simulations, p.22 19 SMD Science Activation Assessment and Planning FY 2019-20 2020 APR MAY JUN/ JUL OCT/NOV JAN-JUN JUL-DEC NASEM Assmt Report SciAct Proposals Selection Due Annual Meeting Next Five Milestones Years • Assessment's Findings and Recommendations will inform Science Activation Program for the next five years • Discuss at annual meeting this November • Issue guidance to PI's early 2020 • Receive updated proposals from current PIs and exercise options • Use of annual NASA Science solicitation (ROSES) to request proposals to fill identified gaps 20
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142 NASA'S SCIENCE ACTIVATION PROGRAM 2018 SMD Collective Relationships Independent Evaluation, SMD Semi-annual Surveys Working Groups: • EdTech SMD Earth SMD Space • Visualization NASA HQ Leads/PI's Affinity Groups: Dissemination • Universal Design Content Audiences Universe of Learning • Maker PBS Learning Media Planetariums • Women in STEM NASA eClips Science Centers/Museums • American Heliophysics Infiniscope Public and State Libraries Indigenous Nations Astrophysics Surveys Challenger Centers Earth NISENet Girl Scouts Planetary NASA@MyLibrary Educators Learners Infrastructure APOD, Eyes, Treks, Scientific visualizations, Solar System Ambassadors, Night Sky Network, American Camp Association, National Parks, 3D Resources, JSC Astromaterials, Museum Alliance, LPI/smdepo.org, Space 365, GLOBE, National Space Grant Consortium 21 Use of Real Science Data: Examples • Digital platforms for learning: • WGBH: PBSLearningMedia https://pbslearningmedia.org/universe and adapted Helioviewer for students https://student.helioviewer.org/ • ASU: Infiniscope https://infiniscope.org/ • AMNH: OpenSpace https://www.openspaceproject.com/ • STScI: ViewSpace https://viewspace.org/ and https://projectpanoptes.org/ • JPL: Eyes products https://eyes.nasa.gov/ • JPL/SSERVI: Treks products https://trek.nasa.gov/ • Citizen Science to engage learners and enhance literacy: • Aurorasaurus http://www.aurorasaurus.org/ • GLOBE Observer https://observer.globe.gov/ 22
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, Scalability, Underserved learners, Evidence of activity in all 50 States (GPRAMA measure) , Enhanced SME Connections (GPRAMA measure)
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144 NASA'S SCIENCE ACTIVATION PROGRAM Back-up 25 SMD Science Activation Program - Summary External Assessment Opportunities • Enabling of SMD content and experts into National Academy of Science: Board of Science additional areas and venues Education and Space Studies Board • Improved coordination across SMD science education • Reduction in fragmentation and duplication of efforts • Increased support of targeted audiences based on needs assessments • Improvement in the understanding of science literacy Risks/Areas of Concern Measurable Achievement • More dynamic education environment post • Progress towards CoSTEM goals by 2020 ESSA • Statistical Improvement in applicable S&E • Budget uncertainty until restructuring progress Indicators by 2020 is demonstrated. Need $42M/year to • Statistical improvement in scientific literacy surveys successfully restructure by 2020 • Stakeholders disconnecting Science and • Budgets increase reflect progress towards Desired combining with Education Outcome (Goal is $50M/year by 2020)
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Margaret Baguio, Principal Investigator for "STEM Enhancement in Earth Science" University of Toledo –Toledo, OH. Kevin Czajkowski, Principal Investigator for "Mission Earth: Fusing GLOBE with NASA Assets to Build Systemic Innovation in STEM Education" Wayne County Intermediate School District –Wayne, MI.
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Robert Semper, Principal Investigator for "Navigating the Path of Totality" NASA Goddard Space Flight Center - Greenbelt, MD.
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