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The OSS Education/Public Outreach (E/PO) Program

The NASA Office of Space Science (OSS) Education and Public Outreach program is now one of the largest programs in astronomy and space science education ever undertaken. E/PO activities focus on K-14 education and the public understanding of science, and are embedded in every OSS flight mission and research program. The OSS E/PO Support Network coordinates and integrates these efforts, and provides a point of entry for individuals and organizations wishing to participate in the OSS E/PO program.

OSS E/PO Goals are:

  • To share the excitement of space science discoveries with the public;
  • To enhance the quality of science, mathematics, and technology education, particularly at the precollege level; and
  • To create our 21st century scientific and technical workforce.
With a focus on:
  • Fulfilling the needs of educators;
  • Creating long-term partnerships between the space science and education communities;
  • Providing meaningful opportunities for underserved/underutilized groups;
  • Building on and adding value to existing programs, institutions, and infrastructure; and
  • Evaluating OSS E/PO programs for quality and impact
OSS E/PO Links
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is devoted to understanding and protecting Earth, exploring the Universe and searching for life, and inspiring the next generation of explorers as only NASA can.
http://www.nasa.gov

Office of Space Science (OSS)
The Office of Space Science manages NASA's Space Science Enterprise which is devoted to solving mysteries of the universe, exploring the solar system, discovering planets around other stars, searching for life beyond Earth from origins to destiny, charting the evolution of the universe and understanding its galaxies, stars, planets, and life.
http://spacescience.nasa.gov/index.htm

Education and Public Outreach (E/PO) Programs
NASA Office of Space Science (OSS) Education and Public Outreach (E/PO) programs focus on K – 14 education and the public understanding of science, and are embedded in every OSS flight mission and research program.
http://spacescience.nasa.gov/education/index.htm

OSS E/PO Support Network Brochure
OSS has put together an online brochure describing the how the Support Network works. (.pdf / 133kb)
http://spacescience.nasa.gov/education/resources/ecosystem/brochure_low_res.pdf

Office of Space Science Missions
The best source for space science mission information is through the Office of Space Science Mission Page. Here you will find an updated and comprehensive list of past, current, and future space science missions. Missions are organized by their stage in development (under study, in development, operating, past missions) and by their mission name or acronym.
http://spacescience.nasa.gov/missions/index.htm
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