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NASA has been selected by the International Astronautical Federation to receive its 2024 \u201c3G\u201d Diversity Award, which recognizes organizations for their contributions to fostering geographic, generational, and gender diversity in the space sector.<\/p>\n
NASA\u2019s Indigenous Community-Based Education (CBE) Program is a consortium of partnerships between NASA and numerous, diverse Indigenous communities which co-create unique educational programs for the youth. Through these partnerships, which have been cultivated for the past two decades, Indigenous Knowledge and Western science come together in a community-based way to support the development of learners\u2019 cultural and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) identities.<\/p>\n
The Indigenous CBE Program is part of NASA\u2019s Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP) American Indian and Alaska Native STEM Engagement activity and is supported by NASA\u2019s Astrobiology Program and Planetary Science Division.<\/p>\n
The Indigenous CBE Program also works toward more equitable practices in science and supports a diverse workforce by offering working groups that connect Indigenous and Western scientists and educators, as well as mentoring for emerging Indigenous STEM scholars.<\/p>\n
\u201cRelationships and collaboration are at the heart of this work,\u201d said Daniella Scalice, NASA lead for the Indigenous CBE Program. \u201cThis award is shared with all my community-based partners. The women I work with who are serving their youth and community every day \u2013 they are the real heroes.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cNASA has had a longstanding commitment to equity in STEM education and research.\u201d said Torry Johnson, deputy associate administrator of STEM Engagement Programs at NASA Headquarters. \u201cMUREP American Indian and Alaska Native STEM Engagement provides avenues for NASA to build and nurture relationships, new partnerships, and collaborations with Indigenous communities, and to empower the next generation of Indigenous STEM leaders.\u201d<\/p>\n
Starting in January, awardees were nominated to the International Astronautical Federation by representatives from other member organizations. NASA will receive the award during the International Astronautical Federation\u2019s annual conference in October.<\/p>\n
For more information on NASA\u2019s MUREP American Indian and Alaska Native STEM Engagement program, visit:<\/p>\n
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