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NASA ESE Community Meeting, Orlando, May 2005 Underserved/Underrepresented populations
Underserved & Under-represented groups
Breakout Session IThursday, May 19, 2005
NASA ESE Community Meeting, Orlando, May 2005 Underserved/Underrepresented populations
Overarching Guidance: Formulation of a coherent and unified approach to increase the participation and engagement of groups traditionally underserved by NASA’s Earth science programs, data and resources. The objectives are to (1) Increase NASA’s awareness of the needs of various populations who have been traditionally underrepresented as participants in NASA Earth Science programs and as users of NASA Earth Science data and resources; (2) Increase the awareness amongst these groups of NASA’s key role in Earth Science and the relevance of its results and resources; (3) Improve the capacity of individuals from these groups to become engaged in NASA programs and help shape its future plans to increase awareness of NASA Earth Science among all relevant stakeholders.
ROADMAP – Underserved Groups
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Develop broader understanding of the communities NASA is trying to serve
NEEDS ACTIONS OUTCOMES
Understand the varied needs of the different segments of underserved populations
Identify various underserved populations
Build an extensive database of community representatives with cooperationof professional societies and other geoscience-related organizations
Convene diverse and inclusive review panels &
forums
Community feedback, qualitative and quantitative dataon how to target NASA earth science programming, funding,
and resources effectively and over a sustainable period
Research/Mentoring Experiences for MSI Faculty in Sciences & Education
Promote & continue programs for faculty research and engagement both at research-intensive sites & on MSI campuses
Improved capacity to produce next generation of explorers - future scientists & future educators.
Access to Resources
Continue basic research opportunities for undergraduates and graduate students both at research-intensive sites & on MSI campuses
Build awareness amongst next generation of explorers of (I) range of activities that geoscientists engage in (ii) future employment prospects
Teacher EducationIdentify strategies for establishing effective partnerships to meet needs of NCLB
in relation to Earth Science
Synergy with existing ESSE-related teacher education networks;Sharing of best practices & lessons learned by others
Research/Mentoring experiences for students
Cultural Events & Community Involvement
Increased exposure to NASA Earth Science resources (data, images, activities) for a more diverse and inclusive audience
Earth Science content embedded within cultural contexts &channeled through museums, planetaria etc.
Identify & develop versions of NASA resources that are appropriate for special needs populations (e.g. physically handicapped) & those without Internet access
Increased access to NASA Earth Science resources (data, images, activities) for a more diverse and inclusive audience
NASA ESE Community Meeting, Orlando, May 2005 Underserved/Underrepresented populations
Overview
• Overarching guidance• Community Building• Research/Mentoring Experiences
– Students & Faculty
• Workforce Development• Teacher Education• Access to Resources• Community & Culture
NASA ESE Community Meeting, Orlando, May 2005 Underserved/Underrepresented populations
Overarching guidance
• Increase NASA’s awareness of groups & their needs
• Increase groups’ awareness of NASA relevance to their lives
• Improve capacity of individuals from these groups to become engaged in NASA programs
NASA ESE Community Meeting, Orlando, May 2005 Underserved/Underrepresented populations
Community Building
• Develop broader understanding of groups and their diversity
• Focused workshops on cultural issues– Inform NASA educators & NASA
leadership
NASA ESE Community Meeting, Orlando, May 2005 Underserved/Underrepresented populations
Workforce DevelopmentAwareness of NASA hiring practices
Research/Mentoring Experiences
• STEM Students• STEM Faculty• Education Faculty
NASA ESE Community Meeting, Orlando, May 2005 Underserved/Underrepresented populations
Teacher Education
• National trends (NCLB) require highly qualified Earth Science teachers - shortages abound
• Foster Earth Science certification programs to increase diversity in Geoscience teacher pool
NASA ESE Community Meeting, Orlando, May 2005 Underserved/Underrepresented populations
Access to Resources
• NASA has lots of free stuff but…• Focus on reaching those who don’t
have Internet access• Identify and develop resources
appropriate for special needs groups
NASA ESE Community Meeting, Orlando, May 2005 Underserved/Underrepresented populations
Community & Culture
• Schools, churches & community centers as catalysts
• Low cost ways to engage inNASA science
• NASA content in informal learning centers - e.g. musuems
NASA ESE Community Meeting, Orlando, May 2005 Underserved/Underrepresented populations
Next steps?
• How to prioritize the overall roadmap?
• How to sequence activities on a timeline?