NASA PINS include Ames Research Center, Goddard Space Flight Center, and Johnson Space Center. Programs focus on oceans, rainforests, extreme environments, volcanoes and exploration of inner and outer space. All programs focus on connecting students and teachers with researchers and scientists in the field. Oceans are a key mechanism in transporting heat from the sun around the globe. Researchers are working to improve the understanding of the role of oceans in controlling seasonal variations and longer-term climate changes.
Many resources are available through the Web.