NASA Selects Education Projects to Help Broaden STEM Participation
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Thursday, December 9, 2021
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA has selected a diverse group of projects from museums, science centers, library systems, and other informal education organizations across the country as NASA Informal Education Community Anchors.
Key Points:
- WASHINGTON, Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA has selected a diverse group of projects from museums, science centers, library systems, and other informal education organizations across the country as NASA Informal Education Community Anchors.
- These projects will bring space exploration to traditionally underserved areas and broaden student participation in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
- These insitutions address community needs related to STEM engagement by using and sharing NASA STEM engagement learning resources and opportunities.
- Leaders of the selected projects will form the inaugural group of a NASA Informal Education Learning Cohort, organized by the NASA Museum and Informal Education Alliance .