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Appendix B: KidSat Partners The three partners responsible for the implementation of KidSat were JPL, JHU and UCSD. In addition, JSC played a key role in the implementation on the shuttle NASA Headquarters participated in a variety of ways. Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology The Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), a NASA center and a federally funded research and development center, is operated by the California Institute of Technology. JPL is a national leader in the robotic exploration of the solar system, and has major programs in astrophysics, space physics, and Mission to Planet Earth, including the shuttle imaging radars, Atmospheric Infared Sounder (AIRS), and MISR. JPL also has expertise in the acquisition, archiving and distribution of Earth and planetary data and information. The Planetary Data System and the EOS ocean DAAC both reside at JPL. JPL is a world leader in image processing and scientific visualization, contributing such products as "L.A., the Movie", the first virtual flight around an image. JPL's role was to oversee KidSat activities and team members. The Laboratory defined, developed, and implemented the KidSat functional requirements and exploration plan. JPL also coordinated the reporting of information to KidSat sponsors and to external interfaces. The JPL Flight element has the lead role in the development and configuration of the KidSat flight instrument, including the software, the integration and pre-flight testing of the hardware and software, monitoring the instrument health during a flight, and assessing its performance after a flight. JPL was responsible for working with JSC to develop the shuttle interfaces, working with NASA Headquarters on the scheduling of the KidSat flights, and laying the groundwork for future International Space Station deployment. JPL led effort to develop and implement the Data System, which allowed the pilot program schools to explore images. Institute for Academic Advancement of Youth, The Johns Hopkins University The Institute for Academic Advancement of Youth (IAAY) has a long and successful history in using science to excite and motivate students. Its Western Regional Office shares the IAAY;s commitment to identify high-ability children from diverse backgrounds to help them fully explore their talents through rigorous academic opportunities. The Office assists with the execution of core activities such as talent search, academic programs, development and alumni relations, research, community outreach efforts, external relations and public policy. The IAAT was responsible for the educational element go KidSat. It served as the primary interface with school systems, coordinated the development and evaluation of curriculum modules, and provided training and resources for teachers and administrators in the pilot program districts. The IAAY established and oversaw curriculum design teams and a curriculum design technology. In addition, the Institute worked with the design teams to develop, create and integrate KidSat curricula modules into local school curricula in order to ensure full acceptance and integration of KidSat at each site. The IAAY conducted staff development and teacher training on-site and through summer teacher training institutes, and coordinated and monitored site visits for feedback, curriculum modification, data collection, and evaluation. California Space Institute, University of California, San Diego The California Space Institute (CalSpace), part of the University of California, was established to promote space-related science and engineering research and education throughout California. Over the past several years, CalSpace has initiated a number of projects involving students and space researchers from universities, the industry, and NASA centers. The focus of these projects was the participation of students 200
