GC51E-0472:
TERRA Education and Public Outreach: Bringing Earth Science Resources to the Public, Students, Educators, and Citizen Scientists
Friday, 19 December 2014
Natasha Lewis, University of Oklahoma Norman Campus, Geology, Norman, OK, United States, Kurtis J Thome, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD, United States, Lahouari Bounoua, NASA-GFSC, Greenbelt, MD, United States and Tassia Owen, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Shepherdstown, WV, United States
Abstract:
Leaping advances in the capability to accurately measure global atmospheric and surficial conditions from space have created an abundance of educationally relevant images, discoveries, and products. In attempt to fully utilize these abundant resources, TERRA has allocated a portion of its mission toward education and public outreach. From highly interactive websites allowing users to view the latest satellite images and discoveries, to partnerships with museums encouraging enhanced primary and secondary scholastic experiences, TERRA has successfully applied a multifaceted range of tools to aid in the furthering of education for students, educators, scientists, and the general public. This presentation aims to increase publicity regarding these many methods of outreach, and to highlight particular outreach success stories. With the increasing emphasis on STEM education in current school systems, the invaluable resources and opportunities that TERRA provides for young scientists have become a necessity and will continue to help inspire the next generation of Earth Scientists.
