NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

The NASA Explorer Schools Program is a unique three-year relationship with the opportunity for educators and students to become involved in the excitement of NASA research, discoveries, and missions. NASA Glenn is a major participant in the three year program which will commence with a one-week, all-expense paid, professional development conference for teachers at a NASA Center.

Image to right: NASA Explorer School Students conducting activity in the classroom. Credit: NASA

The program works on three levels, involving students, teachers and parents in an effort to incorporate science, mathematics and technology into education. Throughout the three year commitment, schools will refine an action plan, continue professional development and incorporate students and parents into the learning process. NASA Glenn will work with schools in engaging scientific challenges, solving design problems, and collaborating on scientific discussions and data collection. Throughout this relationship, participating schools will have the opportunity to increase student interest, ability, and knowledge in science, mathematics and technology concepts and careers.

Eligibility:
Educator/Administrator Teams:
A school-based team of 4-5 people will lead the effort and participate in an all expenses paid NASA summer residence workshop. All team members must be U.S. citizens. All workshops and communications are in English.

Team composition:
An administrator/decision maker who will serve as a change agent within the school and who will work with and empower the team. 3-4 full-time classroom educators who provide regular or special education instruction in science, mathematics, or technology at the 4-9 grade level and/or resource, content specialist, or other educators, as determined by overall team needs. Teams may also include someone from a local Informal Education venue, a higher education institution, a parent association, or a local business leader who would partner with the Explorer School team. All classroom educators on the team must be certified/licensed by their State Department of Education and have a minimum of three years of teaching experience.

Program Duration:
One week workshop in July at the NASA Field Center responsible for serving the team's state, plus a three year partnership with NASA.

Application:
The NASA Explorer Schools program will be accepting applications please visit the agency site for more information. (+ view)

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NASA Glenn Educational Programs Office Contacts:
Rob LaSalvia - NES Project Manager (Acting)
Voice: (216) 433-8981
E-mail: Robert.F.LaSalvia@nasa.gov

Cathy Graves - NES Project Coordinator
Voice: (216) 433-6691
E-mail: catherine.e.graves@nasa.gov

Marge Marcy - NES Workshop Coordinator
Voice: (216) 433-5577
E-mail: marjorie.m.lehky@nasa.gov

Lynne C. Sammon - GRC NES Project Manager
Voice: (216) 433-3952
E-mail: Lynne.C.Sammon@nasa.gov

Carolyn Hoover - GRC NES Coordinator
Voice: (216) 433-6372
E-mail: carolyn.s.hoover@nasa.gov

Visit the Agency NASA Explorer Schools site