ED23E-3509:
NASA Applied Sciences’ DEVELOP National Program: Success Stories and Feedback from Former Participants
Tuesday, 16 December 2014
Kenton W Ross1, Tiffani N Orne2, Elizabeth J Brumbaugh2, Lauren M Childs-Gleason3, Jamie E Favors3, Lindsay Rogers1, Michael L Ruiz1, Karen N Allsbrook2 and Michael R Bender3, (1)NASA Langley Research Center, DEVELOP National Program, Hampton, VA, United States, (2)Science Systems and Applications, Inc. Hampton, DEVELOP National Program, Hampton, VA, United States, (3)Wise County / DEVELOP National Program, Hampton, VA, United States
Abstract:
The NASA DEVELOP National Program builds capacity to use Earth observations in decision making in both participating individuals and in partnering institutions. In accomplishing this dual capacity building model, NASA DEVELOP invests ownership of project objectives fully in participants working with them to propose, implement and lead ambitious projects with aggressive schedules and a strong emphasis on partner engagement. DEVELOP offers over 350 participant opportunities a year to accomplish between 70 and 80 projects with around 160 partners. In the over 15 years since its inception, DEVELOP has worked with over 2000 participants, immersing them an environment rich in STEM tools, skills and networking. This presentation summarizes a recent survey capturing trends in outcomes and impressions among DEVELOP alumni and follows up with success stories for select individuals who have gone on to careers in Earth science, geoinformation technologies, science and engineering fields more generally and even outside of STEM. The presentation concludes with common themes that can be drawn from both survey measures and participant narratives.
