About UAMN Space Outreach
NASA Heliophysics Education Activation Team
UAMN is a partner in the (HEAT) (formerly NSSEC: National Space Science Education Consortium).
NASA HEAT connects audiences across the nation to the innovative and captivating science of heliophysics. From nationwide educational programming to community-centric projects, NASA HEAT is actively partnering with museums, youth organizations, classroom teachers, and many others to teach people about our closest star, the Sun, and how it affects our lives.
UAMN focuses our efforts in NASA HEAT on:
- Connecting afterschool and out-of-school educators to resources and training
- Partnerships with Alaska community organizations (schools, libraries, museums, youth organizations)
- Space science outreach through community science nights and family programs
- Serving minority audiences, including rural Alaskans
NASA HEAT supported under cooperative agreement number NNH15ZDA004C.
Interior Alaska Space Outreach
Presented by Dr. Walt and Marita Babula.
Beginning in 2020 with new funding, UAMN expanded opportunities for Fairbanks area and Interior Alaska residents to explore space science.
The first annual museum Space Camp, presented by Dr. Walt and Marita Babula, took place in June 2021. Space Camp continued to be held in 2022 and 2023.
UAMN also offers a wide variety of space-related learning opportunities, including
family programs and virtual content. Check our calendar and Virtual Museum page.