1. “Knappenberger Report” aka “Implementing the OSS E/PO Outreach Strategy: A Critical Evaluation at 6 Years.”

2. Task Force Charter Examine and Evaluate how well OSS has carried out its E/PO Implementation Plan (1996) zHave there been significant successes? zHave there been significant challenges? zIs program commensurate with resources? zWhat adjustments might be needed?

3. Task Force Membership Paul Knappenberger (Adler Planetarium) Sandra Begay-Campbell (Sandia) Andrew Faknoi (Foothill College, Project ASTRO) Heide Hammel (Space Science Institute) Shelley Lee (Wisconson Dep’t Public Instruction) Molly Macauley (Resources for the Future) Charles McGruder (Western KY Univ.) Wendell Mohling (NSTA) George “Pinky” Nelson (Western WA Univ.) R. Bruce Partridge (Haverford College, former Educ. Officer AAS) Dennis Schatz (Pacificy Science Center) Robert Sember (Exploratorium) Sydney Wolff (NOAO, ed. Astronomy Education Review)

4. Successes zDirect engagement of OSS missions and space science community in education. zEducation programs & materials address many types of diverse audiences. zSignificant steps taken involving minorities and developing materials for new audiences. zSubstantial leveraging through collaborations.

5. Challenges & Recommendations 1. Improve Accessibility and Organization of Education Products yCreate a “Framework” to bridge science and math of OSS missions to needs of Education system. xA sequence of Space Science topics through K-12. xGive direction and context for materials. yEnhance and resolve issues around SSERD and distribution.

6. Developing the Framework zRosendhal has appointed Parin Kassie (JPL) and Bob Gabrys (GSFC) to head effort. yPlanning Group (Fall 2003) - external advisory group to recommend how to proceed. yDevelopment Group (2004) - develops the framework. yImplementation Group (2005+) - disseminate and implement the Framework strategies.

7. Challenges and Recommendations 2. Increase Inclusiveness of the Program. zReach out to new audiences yStronger collaboration with NSF, ASP, NSTA, NEA, AFT yCommunity colleges, colleges of education yInformal Education venues yAmateur and community groups

8. Challenges and Recommendations 3. Expand efforts to integrate minorities into E/PO programs and OSS science. yDemographics demand greater inclusion of minorities in technical workforce. yTrain current E/PO community on strategies for approaching minority communities.

9. Challenges and Recommendations 4. Enhance Quality Control and Measurement of Program Impact. yTime to move away from simply numbers of programs and individuals reached. yInitiate longitudinal studies to follow students as they make college and career choices. yAnnual selection of outstanding E/PO individuals. yThorough and Critical Review of Products xPossible awards for meritorious products

10. Challenges and Recommendations 5. Focus activities of Broker/Facilitators on their primary roles. ySpend more time on brokering partnerships and working with scientists, and less time on developing their own programs.

11. Challenges and Recommendations 6. Strengthen and expand professional development efforts for E/PO professionals, scientists & education community. New “E/PO Specialists” need yBetter understanding of practical aspects of developing & implementing E/PO program and materials. yBetter understanding of needs of education community.

12. Challenges and Recommendations 7. Enhance internal & external communications. yWithin OSS xE/PO managers not always informed of successful grants containing E/PO components. Program managers not always informed of awarded E/PO grants. yWith outside professional communities: AAS, AGU, NSTA.

13. Challenges and Recommendations 8. Acquire resources for long-term sustainability. yAllocation of 1-2% of mission budget to E/PO has been a clear success. yBut continued future opportunities require strong leadership and careful planning of a dedicated staff. xNew funding necessary for Framework, Professional Development, Evaluation, and working with minorities.

14. NASA’s Education Enterprise Work of the Task Force was concurrent with development of Code N. Task force applauded overall goals of Code N, but cautioned that Code N should not disrupt the relationships forged by OSS E/PO between scientific and education communities. yShould also not impede OSS E/PO’s flexibility and innovation.