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NASA Awards Grants to Inspire Mars Generation

Posted on January 10, 2017

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NASA Awards Grants to Inspire Mars Generation of Explorers, Scientists

NASA is awarding approximately $3 million in grants to three informal education organizations to help inspire the next generation in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) studies and careers as the agency progresses on its Journey to Mars. The selected projects will create a new Mars exploration exhibit, offer educator professional development on space science topics and engineering technology, pilot Mars-themed lesson plans in regional school districts, expand regional afterschool and summer camp opportunities, and develop community programs related to space exploration. “Museums and out-of-school time providers are in a unique position to provide STEM engagement through hands-on experiences,” said Roosevelt Johnson, deputy associate administrator for NASA’s Office of Education in Washington. “NASA supports experiences that engage with STEM topics in personally meaningful ways.” The proposals were selected through a peer-review process for NASA’s Competitive Program for Science Museums, Planetariums and NASA Visitor Centers Plus Other Opportunities. In June, NASA announced the first nine proposals selected from the 73 applications received through this opportunity. The newly-selected projects range in value from approximately $600,000 to $1.25 million. Organizations will implement their proposals over the next one to five years, depending on their project.

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