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A message from the Director of Higher Education |
The Office of Education is strengthening involvement with higher education institutions to ensure that NASA can meet future workforce needs in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM, fields. Participation in NASA programs and research stimulates increasing numbers of students to continue their studies at all levels of the higher education continuum and earn advanced degrees in these critical fields. Through a portfolio of program types, the Higher Education Division seeks to increase the overall capacity of universities and colleges, at all levels, to better address STEM disciplines related to NASA. Specifically, programs are in place to: |
The Office of Education strives to ensure that underrepresented and underserved students participate in NASA education and research projects to encourage more of these students to pursue STEM careers. The Division of Higher Education will continue to focus on Minority University Research and Education Projects to enhance the capabilities of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic Serving Institutions, and Tribal Colleges and Universities to contribute to the research needs of the S&T Enterprises, and works to encourage these institutions to collaborate with teacher preparation projects to improve the quality and diversity of STEM teachers. |
NASA Education Pathfinder Initiatives
NASA-sponsored educational opportunities.
International Space Station: National Laboratory Education Concept Development Report
This report explores the potential of the space station to support educational projects and to engage, inspire, and educate students, teachers, and faculty in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
NASA Science and Technology Scholarship Program
NASA's Space Exploration Academy
A plan for prioritizing teacher training, integrating existing math, science and engineering education initiatives; and exploring options for creating a 'Virtual Space Academy'.
El Noticiero de NASA
Hispanic Community Newsletter on Mathematics and Science Education
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