Education and Outreach
NASA has several programs dedicated to education and outreach, with the goal of expanding access to scientific data. These programs include:
- Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP) for American Indian and Alaska Native STEM Engagement (MAIANSE): a program that involves American Indian and Alaska Native students in experiential learning opportunities led by NASA. MAIANSE facilitates American Indian and Alaska Native student internships at NASA and involvement in NASA competitions, workshops, and other NASA experiences, as well as grants and cooperative agreements to tribal colleges and universities or American Indian-Alaska Native organizations.
- Science Mission Directorate, Science Activation program: a program that seeks to connect NASA science experts and content with students of all ages and scholastic levels. This program hosts a range of efforts to advance the goals of enabling science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education, improving U.S. scientific literacy and advancing national education goals.
- Earth science data training: NASA leads a number of efforts dedicated to providing training to Indigenous-led land managers on accessing and using Earth science data.
NASA Engagement with Tribal Nations
Scientific Collaboration
Scientific Collaboration banner photo of a NASA employee conduction research
Economic Development
The 2019 Business Opportunities Expo focuses on opportunities for small businesses to work on and support government contracts.
Environmental Consultation
Environmental Consultation banner photo of the earth as seen from space
Workforce Development
Group photo in front of the Armstrong Flight Research Center
