Improving science literacy and education through space life sciences

MacLeish, M. Y.; Moreno, N. P.; Tharp, B. Z.; Denton, J. J.; Jessup, G.; Clipper, M. C.

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Improving science literacy and education through space life sciences

MacLeish, M. Y.·Moreno, N. P.·Tharp, B. Z.·Denton, J. J.·Jessup, G.·Clipper, M. C.

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The National Space Biomedical Research Institute (NSBRI) encourages open involvement by scientists and the public at large in the Institute's activities. Through its Education and Public Outreach Program, the Institute is supporting national efforts to improve Kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12) and undergraduate education and to communicate knowledge generated by space life science research to lay audiences. Three academic institution Baylor College of Medicine, Morehouse School of Medicine and Texas A&M University are designing, producing, field-testing, and disseminating a comprehensive array of programs and products to achieve this goal. The objectives of the NSBRI Education and Public Outreach program are to: promote systemic change in elementary and secondary science education; attract undergraduate students--especially those from underrepresented groups--to careers in space life sciences, engineering and technology-based fields; increase scientific literacy; and to develop public and private sector partnerships that enhance and expand NSBRI efforts to reach students and families. c 2001. Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.

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MacLeish, M. Y., Moreno, N. P., Tharp, B. Z., Denton, J. J., Jessup, G., Clipper, M. C.. 2001-08-01. Improving science literacy and education through space life sciences. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20040088694

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