The Franklin Institute, a non-profit science museum in Philadelphia, has been awarded a $800,000 cooperative agreement by NASA to implement a nationwide "Mission to Mars" outreach program. This program aims to build capacity among informal science institutions, community organizations, and amateur astronomy groups to create astronomy education experiences for youth that connect to NASA's moon-to-Mars exploration priorities. The agreement does not have a set-aside designation. The program will engage underserved families and youth in grades 4-8 in authentic astronomy and space STEM learning opportunities, and focuses on building sustainable partnerships and engagement ecosystems in ten communities nationally.
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