# Presentation: 179851

## Presentation to the MU-SPIN/NRTS

***Presentation to the MU-SPIN/NRTS***
***November, 1999***
***Carolyn Ng, NASA/GSFC***
**ng@nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov**

## NASA Space Science Enterprise

***Solar System Exploration (SSE) Theme***

***Origins Theme***

***Structure and Evolution of the Universe (SEU) Theme***

-  ***Sun-Earth Connection (SEC) Theme***

-  How did galaxies form?
-  Are there other habitable planets outside our solar system?
-  Is life unique to Earth and if not, where else?

-  How habitable is Earth? What extraterrestrial resources are available?
-  How did the solar system form? How has it evolved?
-  What is the origin of life and its existence beyond Earth?

-  What is the structure of the Universe?
-  How are the cycles of matter and energy exchanged between stars?
-  What are the ultimate limits of gravity and energy in the Universe?

-  How and why does the Sun vary?
-  How do the Earth and planets respond?
-  What are the implications for humanity?

## Space Science EPO Ecosystem:Education Forums 

**National Coordination**
**Long-term Sustainability**
**Improve the Effectiveness of SEC EPO Activities**
**Identify and Disseminate Best EPO Practices**
**Coordinate EPO Programs from Missions****	****	****     **
**Prevent Duplication of Effort****	****	****	****	**
**	****- Conference participation****	****	****	****	**
**	****- Participation in high leverage EPO events****	****	****	****       **
**	****- Create EPO resource directory**
**	****- Assess and respond to user needs****	****	**
**Seek High-Leverage Opportunities through Partnerships**
**Make Connections with Existing Education Networks****	****	****	****	**

## Space Science EPO "Ecosystem”: Broker/Facilitators

- Arrange collaborations between scientists and educators

- Identify high-leverage opportunities

**http://****spacescience.nasa.gov/education**

## What is Sun-Earth Connection?

***Quest I*****: How and why does the Sun vary?**
- Interior Dynamics
- Solar Plasma/Magnetic Field Interactions
- Origin and Evolution of the Corona and the Solar Wind
- Interaction of the Solar Wind with the Interstellar Medium **                                                               **
***Quest II*****: How do the Earth and planets respond? **
- Solar Interactions with the Earth's Atmosphere and Space Environment
- Comparative Space Environments
- Impacts on Life on Earth
***Quest III:***** How do the Sun and Galaxy Interact? **
- Regions separating the heliosphere from the local interstellar medium
- Sample properties of the interstellar medium
***Quest IV*****: What are the implications for humanity? **
- Impacts of Space Weather
- Changes in the Earth's atmosphere
- Origins of Life
- Habitability of Space

- http://www.lmsal.com/sec/

***The Sun-Earth Connection Education Forum works with...***
**Missions**
- All space science missions now have EPO activities
- Missions are the most productive source of EPO products
**Scientists **
- Primarily supported by grants or by own institutions
**Special Projects **
- High Leverage Opportunities
- New initiatives supported by grants
**Three other national forums**
**Five Regional Broker/Facilitators **

## SEC Operating Missions

**  **

**SOHO**
**ACE**
**WIND**

**TRACE**
**YOHKOH**

**VOYAGER                                 **
**ULYSSES**

* *

**GEOTAIL**

**IMP-8**

**SAMPEX**
**POLAR**
**FAST**
**SNOE**

## Missions...ACE (Advanced Composition Explorer) EPO

**Cosmic and Heliospheric Learning Center (CHLC) Website**
- Over 70,000 hits to date
- Includes astrophysics basics, glossary, history of
- 	cosmic ray studies, related news stories, related
- 	educational activities, and online Q&A
***Exploring the Extreme Universe***** CD-ROM**
- LHEA science Web sites presented in the
- 	context of the larger LHEA mission
- 4 Learning Centers (CHLC is one) and 16 LHEA
- 	missions (CHLC and ACE included)
- 10,000 copies in first printing

- http://helios.gsfc.nasa.gov

## ISTP (International Solar and Terrestrial Program) EPO

**Storms from the Sun **
- 80,000 copies printed in English
- 50,000+ distributed nationally at various science and education meetings
- Available through NASA CORE
- Also available with movies on the web
**Tormentas Solares**
- 10,000 copies of Spanish-language version of “Storms from the Sun” printed in March 1999
**“****The Forecast” brochure**
- Intended as overview of space weather for reporters, educators, policy makers
- Developed with Space Science Institute
- Printed 11,000 in 1998

- http://www-istp.gsfc.nasa.gov/istp/outreach/

## SOHO (Solar Heliospheric Observatory) EPO

***Dynamic Sun*** CD-ROM
- Multimedia, educational presentation on the Sun with over 30 video clips and animations; middle school and high school versions, with teacher’s guides
- 30,000 produced in 1999 (~80 cents each) - only a few copies left
- Includes interactive poster, image sets, glossary and FAQs
- Voted best presentation at Dec. ‘98 AGU Teacher Workshop
- Used in numerous teacher workshops around the country

*Described by one workshop presenter as “a huge success!”*

- http://sohowww.nascom.nasa.gov/explore

##  SEC mission participation: ISTP, SOHO, ACE   

** **
** **Voyager/Ulysses Project Outreach
-  Program aired in 6 Los Angeles Counties
-  Award-Winning Space Web Site for Kids

-  ***Passport to Knowledge - Live from the Sun***
-  ‘Electronic field trip’ - broadcast TV, videotape,
-    Web chats, e-mail, teachers’ guides
-  250 PBS stations and NASA-TV
-  Estimated reach: 1.5 to 2 million people
-  SEC mission participation: ISTP, SOHO, ACE

## Some of the Future SEC Missions and their EPO activities:

- http://image.gsfc.nasa.gov/poetry

**HESSI (High Energy Solar Spectroscopic Imager)**
- http://cse.ssl.berkeley.edu/hessi_epo

**IMAGE/Public Outreach, Education, Teaching and Reaching Youth (POETRY)**

*Blackout! *video and textbook
- Science and math workbooks

- Spectroscopy and the Sun
- HESSI Model

## Scientists...Projects INSPIRE and Radio Jove

- Planetary Radio Astronomy

- for
- Schools

-  High School Projects
-  Observing natural and
-   manmade radio waves in the
-   audio region
-  Studying Earth’s ionosphere;
-   Jupiter and the Sun

- http://image.gsfc.nasa.gov/poetry/inspire/  and  http://radiojove.gsfc.nasa.gov/

## SUNBEAMS

**PARTNERS**
- NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
- District of Columbia Public Schools
- District of Columbia Alliance of Corporate Partners

**S**tudents **U**nited with **N**ASA **B**ecoming **E**xcited **A**bout** M**ath and **S**cience

- Teacher Workshops

- Student Workshops

- Family Nights

- Sharing
- the Process

- and Excitement

- of Science

- and Technology

- http://www.gsfc.nasa.gov/sunbeams/

## A complete course, for high school and self-study, covering
		Basic astronomy,
		Newtonian mechanics
		Spaceflight and space exploration.  Also:
		11-part “Mathematical Refresher.”
Rich in history and space-related applications, including the story of 
	spaceflight, associated physics, methods of achieving space (both 
	mainline and offbeat!), and many outside links.
79 linked files with many illustrations, as well as a cross-linked glossary, 
	 two timelines,  a guide for teachers, a list of problems,
	 an inventory of concepts, cut-out sundial project and much more.	
Opened November 1998, about 130,000 hits (~13,000 users) in March 1999.
Selected “Astronomy Site of the Week” by Griffith Observatory, December 1998.

**	****	**Basic astronomy,
- 		Newtonian mechanics
- 		Spaceflight **and space exploration.  Also:**
**	****	****11-part **“Mathematical Refresher.”
- Rich in **history **and **space-related applications, **including the story of
- 	spaceflight, associated physics, methods of achieving space (both
- 	mainline and offbeat!), and many outside links.
- 79 linked files with many illustrations, as well as a cross-linked **glossary, **
**	** two **timelines**,  a **guide for teachers, **a list of **problems,**
**	**** **an inventory of **concepts, **cut-out sundial project and much more.
- Opened November 1998, about 130,000 hits (~13,000 users) in March 1999.
- Selected “Astronomy Site of the Week” by Griffith Observatory, December 1998.

***“******From Stargazers to Starships”****** ***Dr. David P Stern, Planetary Magnetospheres Branch, GSFC Code 695*** ***

- http://www-spof.gsfc.nasa.gov/stargaze/Sintro.htm

## Special Projects...QUEST Chats

**	****	**

*** ******Based at Ames Research Center ***
*** ******Provides webcasts and chatroom  ***
***  ******venues for NASA scientists ***

- http://quest.arc.nasa.gov/sso/index.html

*** ******Used by a network of thousands of teachers across the USA and world-wide.***

##  Total solar eclipses used as a ‘hook’ to highlight SEC science

** *****Total solar eclipses used as a ‘hook’ to highlight SEC science***

** **High Visibility
-   Live@The Exploratorium Webcasts
-  National participation of museums
-  Extensive Media Coverage
-  Interactions between SEC
-    scientists and the public

**Notes:**
QUEST 1 – STAND-ALONE SECTION

## http://www.exploratorium.edu/eclipse

- http://education.gsfc.nasa.gov/eclipse/index.html

## Space Weathercoming soon to a museum near you

**A partnership between SSI and GSFC**
**Producing a 200 sq. ft. traveling mini-exhibit**
**Will include graphics, real-time data, and interactives**
**Will reach 750,000 people/year**

- http://www.spacescience.org/SWOP/Exhibits/Mini_Exhibit/

## Selected Works of Forums and Brokers 

**Origins (F)**
- Space Science Resource Directory
- IDEAS Grants (http://ideas.stsci.edu/)
**SE_x0008_U (F)**
- Mission EPO Products
- Informal Education (museums and science centers)
**SSE (F)**
- Mission Teacher Ambassadors
- List of Space Science Resources
**SERCH (B)**
- Braille Map of the Solar System
- Rural Schools
- GIS database of schools & science centers
**LPI (B)**
- Public Libraries

## Upcoming SEC Events for 1999-2000

**Solar Max Coordination****	****	**Multi-mission and program EPO activities
**Live from the Sun**			More TV broadcasts in the Fall and Spring
**IMAGE Satellite Launch** 		First light and launch
**HESSI Satellite Launch**		Launch
**GEMS Curriculum Guide **		A math and science book on “Seasons”
**Space Weather Traveling Exhibit** 	Mini exhibit sponsored by GSFC
**Connections Planetarium Programs**  	IMAX-quality programs at Rice University
**Educator Workshops**		Teacher training in SEC curriculum topics
**Resource Directory**		Resource review and population

- http://sunearth.ssl.berkeley.edu  and  http://sunearth.gsfc.nasa.gov

## http://sunearth.ssl.berkeley.edu and http://sunearth.gsfc.nasa.gov