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

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

2. NASA Space Science Enterprise Origins Theme • How did galaxies form? • Are there other habitable planets outside our solar system? • Is life unique to Earth and if not, where else? Solar System Exploration (SSE) Theme • 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? Structure and Evolution of the Universe (SEU) Theme • 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? Sun-Earth Connection (SEC) Theme • How and why does the Sun vary? • How do the Earth and planets respond? • What are the implications for humanity?

3. 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:Education Forums

4. Space Science EPO "Ecosystem”: Broker/Facilitators • Identify high-leverage opportunities • Arrange collaborations between scientists and educators http://spacescience.nasa.gov/education

5. 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 What is Sun-Earth Connection? http://www.lmsal.com/sec/

6. 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

7. VOYAGER ULYSSES TRACE YOHKOH GEOTAIL SOHO ACE WIND SAMPEX POLAR FAST SNOE IMP-8 SEC Operating Missions

8. 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 Missions...ACE (Advanced Composition Explorer) EPO http://helios.gsfc.nasa.gov

9. 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/

10. 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 SOHO (Solar Heliospheric Observatory) EPO Described by one workshop presenter as “a huge success!” http://sohowww.nascom.nasa.gov/explore

11. Progress into 21st Century on Cable TV • 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

12. Some of the Future SEC Missions and their EPO activities: • Blackout! video and textbook • Science and math workbooks IMAGE/Public Outreach, Education, Teaching and Reaching Youth (POETRY) http://image.gsfc.nasa.gov/poetry • Spectroscopy and the Sun • HESSI Model HESSI (High Energy Solar Spectroscopic Imager) http://cse.ssl.berkeley.edu/hessi_epo

13. Scientists…Projects INSPIRE and Radio Jove • High School Projects • Observing natural and • manmade radio waves in the • audio region • Studying Earth’s ionosphere; • Jupiter and the Sun Planetary Radio Astronomy for Schools http://image.gsfc.nasa.gov/poetry/inspire/ and http://radiojove.gsfc.nasa.gov/

14. SUNBEAMS Students United with NASA Becoming Excited About Math and Science Sharing the Process Student Workshops and Excitement Teacher Workshops of Science and Technology Family Nights • PARTNERS • NASA Goddard Space Flight Center • District of Columbia Public Schools • District of Columbia Alliance of Corporate Partners http://www.gsfc.nasa.gov/sunbeams/

15. 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. “From Stargazers to Starships”Dr. David P Stern, Planetary Magnetospheres Branch, GSFC Code 695 http://www-spof.gsfc.nasa.gov/stargaze/Sintro.htm

16. Special Projects...QUEST Chats • Based at Ames Research Center • Provides webcasts and chatroom • venues for NASA scientists • Used by a network of thousands of teachers across the USA and world-wide. http://quest.arc.nasa.gov/sso/index.html

17. 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

18. http://education.gsfc.nasa.gov/eclipse/index.html http://www.exploratorium.edu/eclipse

19. 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 Space Weathercoming soon to a museum near you http://www.spacescience.org/SWOP/Exhibits/Mini_Exhibit/

20. Origins (F) Space Science Resource Directory IDEAS Grants (http://ideas.stsci.edu/) SEU (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 Selected Works of Forums and Brokers

21. Solar Max Coordination Multi-mission and program EPO activities Live from the SunMore TV broadcasts in the Fall and Spring IMAGE Satellite LaunchFirst light and launch HESSI Satellite LaunchLaunch GEMS Curriculum Guide A math and science book on “Seasons” Space Weather Traveling ExhibitMini exhibit sponsored by GSFC Connections Planetarium ProgramsIMAX-quality programs at Rice University Educator WorkshopsTeacher training in SEC curriculum topics Resource DirectoryResource review and population Upcoming SEC Events for 1999-2000 http://sunearth.ssl.berkeley.edu and http://sunearth.gsfc.nasa.gov

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