Aerospace Education Services Program
This well-trained, well-informed and well-equipped workforce uses the NASA Mission and Vision to support increased instruction in mathematics, science, and technology content, enhance pedagogical skills, and address equity issues.
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration serves as the nation's forefront of such exploration and continues to pioneer in aeronautics, exploration systems, science and space operations.
Kennedy Space Center, Kennedy Space Center, FL 32899; Langley Research Center, Langley Station, Hampton, VA 23365; Glenn Research Center, 21000 Brookpark Road, Cleveland, OH 44135; Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX, 77058; Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, AL 35812; Stennis Space Center, Stennis Space Center, MS 39529.
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Program Accomplishments
During Fiscal Year 2005, NASA Aerospace Education Services Project (AESP) visited 1,609 schools in all 50 states and two U.S. territories. Aerospace education specialists taught 1,258 workshops for a total of 18,747 educators and presented 4,913 assembly programs and classroom visits for a total of 244,371 students. In addition, programs for the informal and local communities emphasizing parents (or caregivers) totalled 112 programs with an audience of 296,696.
Uses and Use Restrictions
AESP provides in-service and preservice workshops for K-12 teachers to initiate dramatic and enduring education systemic change that directly impacts teaching and learning science, mathematics, and technology in existing classrooms.
AESP Specialists support and complement teacher training by visiting in individual classrooms to model and assist teachers in implementing the strategies demonstrated in teacher workshops.
Programs cannot be used where there are commercial overtones, for promotional purposes, or where admission is charged.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Schools, teacher training institutions, colleges, universities, civic groups, museums and planetaria.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Schools, teacher training institutions, colleges, universities, civic groups, museums and planetaria.
Credentials/Documentation
None.
Aplication and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
Not necessary, but may be helpful to contact Educational Programs office at any NASA Field Center or headquarters or the science supervisor of the respective State department of education.
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O.
12372.
Application Procedures
Letter request to NASA Field Centers listed below.
Award Procedures
Not applicable.
Deadlines
None.
Authorization
National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958, Section 203(a) (3), as amended, Public Law 85-568, 42 U.S.C. 2473.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Approximately 3 or 4 weeks.
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
Not applicable.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Not applicable.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Not applicable.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Participants are requested to provide feedback about the program and its results through the NASA Education Evaluation and Information System (NEEIS) or by written evaluations.
Audits
Not applicable.
Records
Not applicable.
Financial Information
Account Identification
80-0114-0-1-999.
Obigations
(Salaries and Expenses) FY 07 est $6,340,000; FY 08 est not available; and FY 09 est not reported.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Not applicable.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
"NASA Aerospace Education Services Program," free of charge.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
Contact education officer at nearest NASA Field Center: Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA 94035; Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, CA 93523; Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD 20771; John F. Kennedy Space Center, Kennedy Space Center, FL 32899; Langley Research Center, Langley Station, Hampton, VA 23365; Glenn Research Center, 21000 Brookpark Road, Cleveland, OH 44135; Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX, 77058; Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, AL 35812; Stennis Space Center, Stennis Space Center, MS 39529.
Headquarters Office
Office of Education, NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC 20546. Telephone: (202) 358-1110. Initial contact should be at NASA Field Center.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Not applicable.
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