NSF Climate Change Website -- The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent federal agency created by Congress in 1950 "to promote the progress of science; to advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare; to secure the national defense…" With an annual budget of about $6.9 billion (FY 2010), we are the funding source for approximately 20 percent of all federally supported basic research conducted by America's colleges and universities. In many fields such as mathematics, computer science and the social sciences, NSF is the major source of federal backing. MORE: http://www.nsf.gov/about/glance.jsp
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NOAA Climate.gov -- For decades, NOAA has provided essential information about our climate that anticipates future risks, saves lives, protects property and safeguards the economy. The following vignettes showcase how our climate information and services help inform decisions and actions by people, businesses and communities. The Climate.gov website provides links to data, classroom tools, and climate literacy resources. MORE: http://www.climate.gov/
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NASA Education Program Opportunities -- Students, educators and faculty may explore and experience unique space and aeronautics content through NASA's education opportunities. Use the links below to learn about ways to interact with NASA.
NASA Earth and Space Science Education E-Newsletter Archive -- A monthly broadcast including upcoming educational programs, events, opportunities and the latest resources from NASA’s Science Mission Directorate.
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NSPIRES -- NASA Research Opportunities: Supporting research in science and technology is an important part of NASA's overall mission. NASA solicits this research through the release of various research announcements in a wide range of science and technology disciplines. NASA uses a peer review process to evaluate and select research proposals submitted in response to these research announcements. Researchers can help NASA achieve national research objectives by submitting research proposals and conducting awarded research. This site facilitates the search for NASA research opportunities. MORE: http://nspires.nasaprs.com/external