These programs bring NASA-related content to the general public. They may involve museums and/or other informal education venues or special events. The intent of Informal Education is to increase learning, to educate students, educators, and the general public on specific STEM content areas, and to indirectly work to expand the nation’s future STEM workforce and directly contribute to stronger Public Literacy and Community Engagement in Science.
Participants in the Plant the Moon/ Plant Mars Challenge will join a global science experiment and research challenge to examine how vegetable crops can grow in lunar or Martian soil. CaSGC has partnered with Institute of Competition Sciences to support California teams in the K-12 community.
San Diego Fleet Science Center works to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers. CaSGC has worked previously with the center to support a virtual reality experience for museum visitors.