DESCRIPTION
This workshop was recorded on 4-14-2026
During this online workshop, we were joined by representatives from NASA's Solar System Ambassadors program and the Night Sky Network, who walked us through how to find and engage with subject matter experts in your community. Presenters discussed how to use their resources, from initially finding local experts to effectively collaborating and maintaining relationships to strengthen your Earth and space science programs.
The Solar System Ambassadors Program (SSA) is a public outreach program composed of passionate volunteers from across the US who are interested in providing greater service and inspiration to the community at large.
The Night Sky Network is a nationwide coalition of amateur astronomy clubs bringing the science, technology, and inspiration of NASA's missions to the general public through unique astronomy experiences at museums, observatories, classrooms, and under the real night sky.
Presenters
Vivian White,
Director of Education,
Night Sky Network, Astronomical Society of the Pacific in San Francisco, CA
Sarah Marcotte,
NASA Networks Group Lead,
Solar System Ambassadors Program, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA
DESCRIPTION
This workshop was recorded on 4-14-2026
During this online workshop, we were joined by representatives from NASA's Solar System Ambassadors program and the Night Sky Network, who walked us through how to find and engage with subject matter experts in your community. Presenters discussed how to use their resources, from initially finding local experts to effectively collaborating and maintaining relationships to strengthen your Earth and space science programs.
The Solar System Ambassadors Program (SSA) is a public outreach program composed of passionate volunteers from across the US who are interested in providing greater service and inspiration to the community at large.
The Night Sky Network is a nationwide coalition of amateur astronomy clubs bringing the science, technology, and inspiration of NASA's missions to the general public through unique astronomy experiences at museums, observatories, classrooms, and under the real night sky.
Presenters
Vivian White,
Director of Education,
Night Sky Network, Astronomical Society of the Pacific in San Francisco, CA
Sarah Marcotte,
NASA Networks Group Lead,
Solar System Ambassadors Program, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA
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Credits
Arizona State University
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