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NASA's Space Exploration Academy

06.17.05

The President's Commission on Implementation of United States Space Exploration Policy unequivocally recognized NASA's critical role in inspiring the next generation of explorers. Exploration in space clearly captures the interest and imagination of children and adults. Many of today's leading scientists and engineers were inspired by the Nation's successful Apollo program, yet the United States now faces a critical shortage of young people entering into science and technology careers. The challenge is to leverage the journey to the space frontier to focus on training the workforce needed for the success of the Nation's long-term aeronautics and space technology development programs. While NASA is in a decisive leadership position for this effort, the Commission clearly recognizes the importance of extensive partnering across the federal, state, local and private sectors to encourage more young people to pursue careers in science and technology. The President's Commission Report has steered the Agency and the Nation towards several strategies that in their view will have the greatest impact.

Increase the priority of teacher training;
Provide for better integration of existing math, science, and engineering education initiatives across governments, industries, and professional organizations;
Explore options to create a university-based space academy for training the next generation technical workforce.

Please refer to the NASA Headquarters Business Opportunities - Synopses and Solicitations Web site for specifics on the Space Exploration Academy activities.

Reference Materials:

Solicitation: RFI-04-HQHS-1
Response Due: Jan. 24, 2005
RFI - Posted on Jan. 10, 2005
Preliminary SOW - Posted on Jan. 10, 2005
Canceled: June 3, 2005

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NASA's Space Exploration Academy

06.17.05