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INNOVATIONS IN ASTROBIOLOGY EDUCATION

Cherilynn Morrow

The Space Science Institute (SSI) of Boulder, Colorado proposes to make innovative contributions to the realm of astrobiology education and public outreach (EPO). SSI will build on its renowned experience and capabilities in leading the development of: (1) highly successful space science traveling exhibits; (2) cutting edge workshops and resources for scientists in education; (3) professional development experiences for educators in both formal and informal environments; and (4) innovative instructional materials for formal and informal educators. Several of SSI’s existing projects make it ideally suited to provide innovative products and services that will be of broader value to those in astrobiology education. This is especially true of the Alien Earths traveling exhibit, currently in the proto-typing phase of development and due for launch in early 2005. The proposed work will invite the collaboration of all NASA Astrobiology Institute (NAI) Education teams and is intended to be of significant value to their Education and Public Outreach (EPO) efforts, as well as to other prominent contributors in astrobiology education. The proposed work will encompass a total of nine objectives distributed among three high-level goals:

Goal 1: Facilitate collaboration on the effective science communication of astrobiology among NAI educators and scientists, and other prominent astrobiology education programs external to NAI.

Goal 2: Contribute substantively to the professional development of educators who will provide learning experiences in astrobiology for students or other educators.

Goal 3: Develop, field test, and disseminate innovative products to support the professional development and public presentations of astrobiologists and astrobiology educators.

 









 
 
     

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