Need a NASA Aerospace Education Specialist to come to
you? Ames serves Alaska, northern California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada,
Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming and Guam.
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration's education
mission is to support educational excellence. "We involve the educational
community in our endeavors to inspire America's students, create learning
opportunities, and enlighten inquisitive minds."
The Ames Education Division mission is to help implement the
Agency's Education Program and to help advance the strategic interests of
Ames Research Center. Our success comes from a dedicated and skilled workforce
who
use unique programs, services and facilities, and strategic alliances
and partnerships to carry out our missions
partner with non-profit organizations, industry and academia to advance
our mission, and
work with the Center's scientific, engineering and management organizations
to develop mission-based education materials, services and events.
The Ames Education Division serves the education community from K-12 to Community
College to University, including students, teachers, parents and education
professionals. We involve our educational customers through what we call
"customer engagement." Our organization provides leadership and guidance
to Ames management and the Ames community on NASA education policies and
programs. We work cohesively with other NASA Field Installations to deliver
one Education program.
"NASA is an investment in America's future," and America's future is our
students. Our goal is to make a difference to the education of students.
NASA is an influential institution whose very mission can excite and inspire
students to acquire the necessary tools to become pioneers and innovators.
The Ames Education Division intends to do its part to contribute to educational
excellence for all.
The Jason Project at Ames Research Center
Jason XVI: Mysteries of Earth and Mars
A team of scientists will take middle-grade students and teachers on the trip
of a lifetime--to Mars! + View
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The JASON at Ames Web site
provides resources and information for teachers participating in the JASON
Project in the Bay area. + View site
NASA Space Settlement Design
Contest
This annual contest is for 6-12th graders (11-18 years old) from anywhere in
the world. Individuals, small teams of two to six, and large teams of seven
or more (often whole classrooms with teacher leadership) may enter. Students
develop space settlement designs and related materials. Submissions must
be received by March 31, 2006. +
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Ames Exploration Encounter
Ames Exploration Encounter is a unique educational program designed to inspire
positive attitudes about science, math and technology for all students in the
4th through 6th grade. + View site
Quest
NASA Quest connects K-12 classrooms with people, research and science through
mission-based interactions and activities. + View site
NASA Kids' Club (Coming
soon!)
The NASA Kids' Club Web site offers K-4 users advancing skill levels as they
play games and learn science, technology, engineering and math concepts. + View site
NASA Education
NASA's education program seeks to engage students and families with exciting,
inspiring opportunities. +
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