The office of stem engagement (ostem) seeks to: 1. Attract students to stem through unique learning opportunities that spark interest and provide connections to nasas mission and work 2. Engage…

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center awarded a $250,000 cooperative agreement to Orlando Science Center Inc. on September 30, 2025, under the Office of STEM Engagement (OSTEM) program (CFDA 43.008).

Orlando Science Center, a tax-exempt nonprofit headquartered in Orlando, Florida, will deliver unique learning opportunities that spark student interest in STEM and connect educational experiences to NASA's mission and work. The cooperative agreement supports OSTEM's objective to attract students to STEM through authentic engagement and to broaden pathways to STEM fields in preparation for the future workforce.

Performance extends through January 14, 2028, with place of performance in Orlando, Florida. The organization has an established track record delivering STEM education initiatives through federal partnerships, including prior cooperative agreements with NASA, the Office of Naval Research, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

The office of stem engagement (ostem) seeks to: 1. Attract students to stem through unique learning opportunities that spark interest and provide connections to nasas mission and work 2. Engage students in authentic learning experiences with nasas