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A Brief History

The Cosmic Data Stories (CosmicDS) project started in January 2021. Led by Harvard University's Dr. Alyssa Goodman and Dr. Pat Udomprasert, the project was funded by the NASA Science Activation Program (SciAct), a community-based program to connect NASA science with learners of all ages.  Since then, they have produced several interactive Data Stories, along with a comprehensive prototype for classroom use.

Objectives

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Create

Create a web-based, learner-friendly environment for interacting with data powered by research-grade software.

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Engage

Engage NASA subject matter experts (SMEs) on stories about the data they wrestle with and help bridge a gap in understanding about what scientists do.

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Collaborate

Collaborate with education experts to ensure that the design of the CosmicDS toolkit and data exploration environment meets the needs of a diverse learner audience.

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The material contained on this website is based upon work supported by NASA under award No. 80NSSC21M0002 Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

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