Oklahoma state university (OSU) proposes to fulfill the requirements of the cooperative agreement notice (can) and is prepared to work with the NASA kennedy space center (KSC) to provide support by…

Oklahoma state university (OSU) proposes to fulfill the requirements of the cooperative agreement notice (can) and is prepared to work with the NASA kennedy space center (KSC) to provide support by operating the NASA KSC educator resource center (ERC). OSU support includes, but is not limited to, providing 1) science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (stem) professional development workshops; 2) repository of materials of instructional products, for copying and distributing to educators and students; 3) onsite and offsite k-12 hands-on stem workshops that engage students in stem topics and careers; 4) educational facility familiarization opportunities guiding visitors through hands-on activities as related to stem topics and the mission of KSC; 5) student and educator online workshop registration system; 6) stem activities evaluated via nasas oepm online system and 7) support to kscs regional ercs located in georgia, puerto rico, and the u.s virgin islands. OSU has over 45 years of educational partnership experience with NASA. We have demonstrated sustained commitment to the NASA strategic plan for education, and we have worked successfully at every NASA center. Over the years, our strong management systems have evolved to capitalize on our experience overseeing complex projects involving NASA, k-12 schools and higher education institutions as well as to provide both practical and innovative technological solutions to each of nasas many audiences. Our experience and expertise, combined with our appreciation for nasas goals and culture, have made OSU a reliable partner for every type of educational program. Currently, OSU is managing four educational grants from NASA. Our track record illustrates how we have provided innovative, forward-looking solutions, with minimal risk to NASA, all while staying on-schedule and on-budget. Indeed, we take pride in our integrity and our flexibility in meeting nasas educational mission.