TERC
Space
Science Institute
The
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
The
National Science Foundation’s Division of Informal Science Education
UCAR, NCAR, SDSC
The Digital Library for
Earth System Education (DLESE)
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TERC is a not-for-profit education research and development organization
based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Our mission is to improve mathematics,
science, and technology teaching and learning. TERC works at the forefront
of current theory and practice to:
• contribute to the understanding of learning and teaching
• create curricula and other products
• design and test exemplary models of professional development
• develop applications of new technologies
• support school reform. equity, and out-of-school learning
through research and technical assistance.
TERC emphasizes an innovative,
inquiry-based approach to learning by students from every background,
searching for ways to include more students in meaningful learning
experiences in science and mathematics. While our vision propels us
forward, we stay grounded in the realities of today's classrooms by
conducting most of our research and development in schools. In 2001,
TERC programs and products reached over 1.4 million students in all
50 states and 87 countries.
http://www.terc.edu/
The unique mission of the Space Science Institute (SSI) is to integrate scientific research with education and public outreach. Our research program includes earth science, space physics, planetary science, and astrophysics. SSI’s National Center for Interactive Learning (NCIL) develops science and technology exhibits for museums, science centers, and libraries; develops educational websites and software interactives; provides professional development for formal and informal educators; and conducts learning research and evaluation for the education community. NCIL programs are aligned with the national education standards in science, math, and technology.
http://www.nc4il.org/
http://www.spacescience.org/
The Jet Propulsion Laboratory, managed by the California Institute
of Technology, is NASA's lead center for robotic exploration of the
solar system. Our spacecraft have visited all the planets in our solar
system except Pluto. JPL telescopes are observing distant galaxies
in the universe to study how our solar system was formed. We also
manage the worldwide Deep Space Network, which communicates with spacecraft
and conducts scientific investigations. JPL cameras and sensors are
aboard satellites circling Earth to study the ozone, oceans, and other
Earth sciences. To support our continued exploration, JPL is making
advances in technology with new instruments and computer programs
to help our spaceships travel further and our telescopes see farther
than ever before.
http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/
The National Science Foundation’s Division of Informal Science
Education (ISE) promotes public interest, understanding, and engagement
in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through voluntary,
self-directed, and lifelong learning opportunities. The ISE program
supports a variety of projects, including:
• Television programs, films, and radio shows
• Exhibits and educational programs at museums, science and
technology centers, aquaria, nature centers, zoos, and libraries
• Educational programs and activities through community and
youth-based programs
MarsQuest Online is based upon work supported by the National Science
Foundation under grant #ESI0104589. Any opinions, findings, conclusions
or
recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors
and do
not necessarily reflect views of the National Science Foundation.
http://www.ehr.nsf.gov/esie/programs/ise/ise.asp
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Corporation for Atmospheric Research and the San Diego Supercomputing
Center.
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research is a consortium
of universities dedicated to education and research to enrich our
understanding of the earth system. Under primary sponsorship from
the National Science Foundation, UCAR manages the National Center
for Atmospheric Research
(NCAR) and the UCAR Office of Programs to extend the universities'capabilities
with collaborative research, community services, and tools. NCAR's
Scientific Computing Division and Web Engineering Group provide mirror
site hosting for MarsQuest Online.
http://www.ucar.edu/ucar/
http://www.ncar.ucar.edu/ncar/
San Diego Supercomputer Center
The San Diego Supercomputer Center's (SDSC) mission is to innovate,
develop and deploy technology to advance science. SDSC is involved
in
an extensive set of collaborations and activities at the intersection
of technology and science whose purpose is to enable and facilitate
the
next generation of scientific advances. Founded in 1985 and primarily
funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), SDSC is an organized
research unit of the University of California, San Diego. With a
staff
of more than 400 scientists, software developers and support
personnel, SDSC is an international leader in data management, biosciences,
geosciences, grid computing and visualization. For more information,
visit:
http://www.sdsc.edu.
The Digital Library for
Earth System Education (DLESE) is a grassroots community effort
involving educators, students, and scientists working together
to improve the quality, quantity, and efficiency of teaching and
learning about the Earth system at all levels.
DLESE supports Earth system science education by providing:
