What we do
NESEC’s goal is to enable broad participation in authentic NASA Earth STEM experiences for lifelong learners. We do this by creating engaging, meaningful, and authentic STEM experiences and resources that are:
- Based on NASA Earth science
- Tailored to specific audiences’ needs
- Supportive of diverse learners throughout their lifetimes
- Delivered broadly through strategic partnerships
How we do it
Citizen Science
Fostering deeper engagement in NASA Earth science by extending opportunities for everyone to take part in the scientific process.
Science Investigations
Creating opportunities for authentic science engagement with NASA science, data, and subject matter experts.
Strategic Partnerships
Reaching diverse audiences through strategic partnerships and collaborations with a wide range of organizations.
Outreach
NESEC outreach and communications span numerous publications, presentations, and events: papers and conference presentations in scientific, technical, and educational domains; educational workshops, webinars, and large-scale outreach events and social media that reached over 9 million in FY 2022 alone.
Numbers as of October 2, 2023
Who we work with
What people are saying
Latest success stories
STEM Enhancement in Earth Science High School Interns Shine at AGU
Prachi Ingle and Matteo Kimura were high school research interns with the 2020 STEM Enhancement in Earth Science (SEES) Summer High School Intern Program’s Mosquito Mappers team. In 2021, their work was selected as [...]
GLOBE Clouds Webinar for Educators: Resources to Support Students Participating in Science Symposia
The GLOBE (Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment) Program is an international science and education program that provides students, educators, and citizen science volunteers with opportunities to contribute meaningfully to Earth science. [...]
Science Activation Community Members Share their Science Journeys
Several members of the NASA Science Activation (SciAct) community have been interviewed as part of the StoryCorps American Geophysical Union (AGU) Narratives. AGU is an international, nonprofit scientific association whose mission is to promote [...]
Previous Highlights
NESEC Highlights as reported to the NASA Science Mission Directorate