Aerospace Education Services Program (43.001)
Program
43.001 Aerospace Education Services Program
Federal Agency
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
Authorization
National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958, Section 203(a) (3), as amended, Public Law 85-568, 42 U.S.C. 2473.
Program Number
43.001
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
NASA's Aerospace Education Services Program (AESP) is a specialized group of educators using NASA's unique assets to support local, state, regional and national mathematics, science, and technology education systemic change efforts through collaboration of internal and external stakeholders in high-impact activities. This well-trained, well-informed and well-equipped workforce uses the NASA Mission and Vision to support increased instruction in mathematics, science, and technology content, enhance pedagogical skills, and address equity issues.
Types of Assistance
Dissemination of Technical Information.
Uses and Use Restrictions
AESP provides in-service and preservice workshops for K-12 teachers to initiate dramatic and enduring education systemic change that directly impacts teaching and learning science, mathematics, and technology in existing classrooms. AESP Specialists support and complement teacher training by visiting in individual classrooms to model and assist teachers in implementing the strategies demonstrated in teacher workshops. Programs cannot be used where there are commercial overtones, for promotional purposes, or where admission is charged.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Schools, teacher training institutions, colleges, universities, civic groups, museums and planetaria.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Schools, teacher training institutions, colleges, universities, civic groups, museums and planetaria.
Credentials/Documentation
None.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
Not necessary, but may be helpful to contact Educational Programs office at any NASA Field Center or headquarters or the science supervisor of the respective State department of education. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure
Letter request to NASA Field Centers listed below.
Award Procedure
Not applicable.
Deadlines
None.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
Not applicable.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Not applicable.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Not applicable.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Participants are requested to provide feedback about the program and its results through the Education Computer Aided Tracking System (EDCATS) or by written evaluations.
Audits
Not applicable.
Records
Not applicable.
Program Accomplishments
During Fiscal Year 2002, NASA Aerospace Education Services Program (AESP) presented student programs, classroom visits, and teacher workshops in 1,720 schools. FY 02 workshops supported 4,567 grades K-4 educators, 7,592 grades 5-8 educators, 3,490 grades 9-12 educators, and 662 pre-service teachers at colleges and universities. FY02 data indicate AESP student lecture-demonstration programs were presented to 68,224 grades K-4 students, 110,749 grades 5- 8 students, and 12,832 grades 9-12 students. Clasroom visits were made to 328 classes with 9,305 grades K-4 students, 1,211 classes with 36,880 grades 5-8 students, and 127 classes with 3,341 grades 9-12 students. A total of 1,081,176 persons were reported being recipients of AESP programming in FY02. In addition to data reported by traditional school groups for teacher workshops, classroom visits and assembly-type progams, this total number represents informal education opportunities for the general pulic in science and technology centers, museums planetariums, public libraries, civic organizations, and two regional television audiences.
Financial Information
Account Identification
80-0108-0-1-999.
Obligations
(Salaries and Expenses) FY 02 $6,780,153; FY 03 $6,568,748; and FY 04 est $6,588,800.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Not applicable.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
"NASA Aerospace Education Services Program," free of charge.
Related Programs
20.100, Aviation Education; 43.002, Technology Transfer.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
Contact education officer at nearest NASA Field Center: Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA 94035; Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, CA 93523; Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD 20771; John F. Kennedy Space Center, Kennedy Space Center, FL 32899; Langley Research Center, Langley Station, Hampton, VA 23365; Glenn Research Center, 21000 Brookpark Road, Cleveland, OH 44135; Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX, 77058; Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, AL 35812; Stennis Space Center, Stennis Space Center, MS 39529.
Headquarters Office
Education Division, Code FE, NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC 20546. Telephone: (202) 358-1110. Initial contact should be at NASA Field Center.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Not applicable.
