Educators

The Science Mission Directorate has an essential role in NASA's education mission "to inspire the next generation of explorers." The discoveries and new knowledge from our missions and research programs consistently engage people's imaginations, inform teachers, and excite students about science and exploration. We are committed to utilizing our resources to foster the broad involvement of the Earth and space science communities in education and public outreach (E/PO) with the goal of enhancing the nation's formal education system and contributing to the broad public understanding of science, mathematics and technology.

NASA's Science Education Program creates products using NASA's results in Earth-Sun system science, solar system research, universe exploration, and the development of new technologies to support learning. The program sponsors educational activities at all levels of formal and informal education to provide opportunities for learners to investigate their world and their universe using unique NASA resources.

Leadership of the Science Mission Directorate EPO program is provided by Dr. Paul Hertz.

Earth Science Education Catalog

The NASA Earth Science Education Catalog provides information about Agency-wide Earth system science education programs and resources for all education audiences.

SMD Education Resources

This directory is a convenient way to find NASA space science products for use in classrooms, science museums, planetariums, and other settings.

SMD Education E-News

The Earth Science Education Update is a free monthly email newsletter describing the latest news, programs, events, and resources related to NASA's Earth Science Education Program.

Space Science Explorers

Space Science Explorers is a monthly series that will introduce you to NASA Space Science Explorers, young and old, with a variety of backgrounds and interests.

The Earth Explorers Series

The Earth Explorers Series was a monthly series that introduced people to NASA Earth Explorers, young and old, with a variety of backgrounds and interests.

SMD E/PO Program Evaluation

The Science Mission Directorate is committed to fostering the broad involvement of the science research community in E/PO with the goal of enhancing the Nation's formal education system and contributing to the broad public understanding of science, mathematics, and technology.