Education and Public Outreach

Dr. Tracy Becker Honored with 2023 Carl Sagan Medal for Science CommunicationDr. Tracy Becker Honored with 2023 Carl Sagan Medal for Science Communication

Dr. Tracy Becker Honored with 2023 Carl Sagan Medal for Science Communication

This year’s prestigious Carl Sagan Medal, also known as the “Sagan Medal” and named after the late astronomer, Dr. Carl…

1 year ago
Touch Galaxies and Listen to Black Holes. Now You Can Explore the Universe With Multiple SensesTouch Galaxies and Listen to Black Holes. Now You Can Explore the Universe With Multiple Senses

Touch Galaxies and Listen to Black Holes. Now You Can Explore the Universe With Multiple Senses

Astronomy is a visual science, gathering data with electromagnetic radiation with different detectors, including our eyes. Now experts have converted…

2 years ago
Bringing the Gift of Hope to Ukrainian Kids through AstronomyBringing the Gift of Hope to Ukrainian Kids through Astronomy

Bringing the Gift of Hope to Ukrainian Kids through Astronomy

Through education, virtual tours, and outreach programs, Earthlings Hub is inspiring Ukrainians orphans and refugees to reach for the stars!

2 years ago
NASA’s Europa Clipper Taking “Message in a Bottle” to JupiterNASA’s Europa Clipper Taking “Message in a Bottle” to Jupiter

NASA’s Europa Clipper Taking “Message in a Bottle” to Jupiter

NASA believes in getting the public excited about space, and they’re carrying on this tradition by recently announcing that space…

2 years ago
“To Boldy Go”: The Nichelle Nichols Foundation Continues Actress’ Legacy of Inspiration“To Boldy Go”: The Nichelle Nichols Foundation Continues Actress’ Legacy of Inspiration

“To Boldy Go”: The Nichelle Nichols Foundation Continues Actress’ Legacy of Inspiration

In honor of her achievements, the Nichelle Nichols Foundation launched with the aim of carrying on her legacy and inspiring…

2 years ago
Scroll Through the Universe with This Cool Interactive MapScroll Through the Universe with This Cool Interactive Map

Scroll Through the Universe with This Cool Interactive Map

Johns Hopkins University (JHU) continues to pad its space community résumé with their interactive map, “The map of the observable…

2 years ago
Join the 32-Hour Hangout-A-Thon for Space Education and OutreachJoin the 32-Hour Hangout-A-Thon for Space Education and Outreach

Join the 32-Hour Hangout-A-Thon for Space Education and Outreach

In the latest budget proposal for NASA, it appears as though one of NASA’s jewels -- education and pubic outreach…

12 years ago
Proposed Changes to NASA’s Education and Outreach – A View from the OutsideProposed Changes to NASA’s Education and Outreach – A View from the Outside

Proposed Changes to NASA’s Education and Outreach – A View from the Outside

The first Moon landing inspired a whole generation of scientists and engineers. And NASA, to its great credit, didn't rest…

12 years ago
World Space Week ( Oct 4th – 10th ) — Join the Fun!World Space Week ( Oct 4th – 10th ) — Join the Fun!

World Space Week ( Oct 4th – 10th ) — Join the Fun!

[/caption] What is World Space Week? Founded in 1981, World Space Week Association is one of the world's oldest space…

13 years ago
Student Alert: GRAIL Naming Contest – Essay Deadline November 11Student Alert: GRAIL Naming Contest – Essay Deadline November 11

Student Alert: GRAIL Naming Contest – Essay Deadline November 11

[/caption] Student Alert ! - Here’s your once in a lifetime chance to name Two NASA robots speeding at this…

13 years ago