Two secondary level science teachers are selected on a competitive basis to participate fully in the planning, developing and implementing of programs for educators and students applying NASA related missions and science results. Teacher on loan is placed in the Education Programs Branch of the Office of Public Affairs for one to two years while maintaining employment status with home school district.
Budgetary constraints limits number of participants.
US citizenship is required. Selections are made every two years from applications submitted to home school district science supervisors in Maryland. School districts review applications and submit nominations through the district science supervisor for consideration to NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. Approximately 8 - 12 secondary school educators are matched with a scientist, engineer, mathematician or computer technologist for an eight week internship. The intern participates in specific Goddard related research and development project.