Oct 21, 2009

Stephanie Schierholz Headquarters, Washington 202-358-4997 stephanie schierholz@nasa gov

Amy Johnson Langley Research Center, Hampton, Va 757-864-7022/757-272-9859 amy johnson@nasa gov

RELEASE: 09-243

NASA ANNOUNCES GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE EDUCATION AWARDS

WASHINGTON -- NASA has awarded $6 1 million in cooperative agreements to 15 organizations across the United States to enhance learning through the use of NASA's Earth Science resources The selected organizations include colleges and universities, nonprofit groups, museums, science centers and a school district

The winning proposals illustrated innovative approaches to using NASA content to support elementary, secondary and undergraduate teaching and learning, and through lifelong learning There is a particular emphasis on engaging students using NASA Earth observation data and Earth system models

Each cooperative agreement is expected to leverage NASA's unique contributions in climate and Earth system science These grants support NASA's goal of engaging students in the critical disciplines of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, and inspiring the next generation of explorers

The 15 proposals will fund organizations in 12 states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Dakota, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Wisconsin Winning proposals were selected through a merit-based, peer-reviewed competition The awards have up to a three-year period of performance and range in value from about $170,000 to $650,000

The cooperative agreements are part of a program Congress began in fiscal year 2008 For a list of selected organizations and projects descriptions, click on "Selected Proposals" and look for "Global Climate Change Education" at:

http://nspires nasaprs com

For information about NASA's Education programs, visit:

http://www nasa gov/education

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