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MacLeish, MY; Akinyede, JO; Goswami, N; Thomson, WA; .
Global partnerships: Expanding the frontiers of space exploration education.
ACTA ASTRONAUT. 2012; 80: 190-196. Doi: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2012.05.034
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Co-authors Med Uni Graz: Goswami Nandu
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Abstract:: Globalization is creating an interdependent space-faring world and new opportunities for international partnerships that strengthen space knowledge development and transfer. These opportunities have been codified in the Global Exploration Strategy, which endorses the ANDquot;inspirational and educational value of space explorationANDquot; [1]. Also, during the 2010 Heads of Space Agencies Summit celebrating the International Academy of AstronauticsANDapos; (IAA) 50th Anniversary, space-faring nations from across the globe issued a collective call in support of robust international partnerships to expand the frontiers of space exploration and generate knowledge for improving life on Earth [2]. Educators play a unique role in this mission, developing strategic partnerships and sharing best educational practices to (1) further global understanding of the benefits of space exploration for life on Earth and (2) prepare the next generation of scientists required for the 21st Century space workforce. Educational Outreach (EO) programs use evidence-based, measurable outcomes strategies and cutting edge information technologies to transfer space-based science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) knowledge to new audiences; create indigenous materials with cultural resonance for emerging space societies; support teacher professional development; and contribute to workforce development initiatives that inspire and prepare new cohorts of students for space exploration careers. The National Space Biomedical Research Institute (NSBRI), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) have sustained a 13-year space science education partnership dedicated to these objectives. This paper briefly describes the design and achievements of NSBRIANDapos;s educational programs, with special emphasis on those initiativesANDapos; involvement with IAA and the International Astronautical Congress (IAC). The IAA Commission 2 Draft Report, Space for Africa, is discussed as a model for developing sustainable partnerships and indigenous programs that support AfricaANDapos;s steady emergence as a global space-faring force. The IAC will provide timely; 2011 South Africa will provide timely feedback to refine that reportANDapos;s strategies for space life sciences education and public engagement in Africa and around the globe. (C) 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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