HR: 16:00h
AN: ED24A-01    [Abstracts]
TI: Realizing Benefits and Overcoming Challenges of Education Programs Associated with Scientific Research Programs
AU: * Morrow, C A
EM: morrow@spacescience.org
AF: Space Science Institute, 4750 Walnut Street, Suite 205, Boulder, CO 80301 United States
AB: This paper will frame the topic of the session and report on the analysis of additional data related to an ongoing research project that specifically addresses the benefits and challenges of educational programs associated with scientific research programs. In particular, the paper will present the results of a survey of professionals who lead education and public outreach programs inside NASA space science missions and programs. This survey was done in association with the NASA Scientist Communication & Involvement Working Group (SCIWG). The results of this new survey are compared to those of a similar survey of AGU session participants and presenters that was made in the fall of 2003. The fall 2003 data showed clear indications of educational benefits that were unique to having a close association with scientific research programs. The data also showed clear challenges, many of which are being addressed via the rise of the new profession of bridge-builders who endeavor to match the resources and opportunities of the research science community to genuine educational needs.
DE: 0800 EDUCATION
DE: 0840 Evaluation and assessment
SC: Education and Human Resources [ED]
MN: Fall Meeting 2005