NSF Awards Nine Grants for IPY Education Activities
To read the full press release and project descriptions, please go to:
http://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=108008
People worldwide now have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to research
and explore the Arctic and Antarctic regions through the International
Polar Year (IPY), which begins in March 2007. More than 100 countries will
undertake projects involving students, teachers and the public to increase
understanding of the Earth's polar regions. The aim is to create an
indelible impression on future scientists, engineers, and educators and a
lasting legacy of science.
Through a cooperative effort of the Office of Polar Programs and the
Education and Human Resources directorate, the National Science Foundation
(NSF) funded nine projects, totaling $5.7 million, to create a variety of
educational programming, materials, multimedia, presentations and field
experiences to engage the public during IPY. The new education grants, as
part of larger portfolio of NSF science and education initiatives for IPY,
will not only stimulate interest in the important federally funded polar
research occurring during IPY, they will also help achieve an important IPY
goal: leaving a scientific and education legacy for future generations.
NSF anticipates additional competitions and awards for IPY education
projects to add to this suite of projects.
To read the full press release and project descriptions, please go to:
http://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=108008