Aug 17, 2010

Sonja Alexander Headquarters, Washington
202-358-1761 sonja r alexander@nasa gov

Amy Johnson Langley Research Center, Hampton, Va 757-864-7022/757-272-9859 amy johnson@nasa gov RELEASE: 10-192

NASA ANNOUNCES 2010 GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE EDUCATION AWARDS

WASHINGTON -- NASA has awarded $7 7 million in cooperative agreements to 17 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, and a community college

The winning proposals in the Global Climate Change Education Awards illustrated innovative approaches to using NASA content in elementary, secondary and undergraduate teaching, and lifelong learning The proposals emphasized engaging students in NASA Earth observation data and Earth system models, and providing climate-related research experiences for teachers and undergraduate students

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

The 17 proposals will fund organizations in Washington, D C , and 13 states: California, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon and Pennsylvania Winning proposals were selected through a merit-based, peer-reviewed competition The performance period is up to three years and awards range in value from $300,000 to $700,000

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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