NASA Science Mission Directorate. (2023). 2022 NASA Science Activation Impact Report (Report No. NP-2023-05-3126-HQ). NASA Headquarters.

Abstract

The NASA Science Mission Directorate (SMD) Science Activation (SciAct) program connects NASA Science with diverse learners of all ages in ways that activate their minds and promote a deeper understanding of our world and beyond, with the ultimate Vision: To increase learners’ active participation in the advancement of human knowledge. This report summarizes the SciAct program approach, provides a snapshot of the program’s 2022 impacts, and illustrates how this $50 million program creates impact and value that far exceed its annual expenditures, improving coordination across NASA Science Mission activities and allowing for the increasingly efficient, effective, and sustainable use of SMD Science discoveries and experts for engaging learners.