Current funding opportunities Exhibitions, such as MarsQuest and InterActive Earth Space Weather Outreach Program Professional Development Workshops for Teachers Curriculum Resources for Teachers

Sponsorship of the Space Science Institute offers many opportunities for foundations and corporations to make effective use of capital resources while at the same time reaping the rewards of a philanthropic contribution. For example, sponsorship offers:

• The opportunity to provide acutely needed science and technology education to teachers, parents and children
• The public relations benefits of being a good corporate citizen
• The reflection of corporate values and goals
• The prestige of association with a high-caliber national venture
• The public relations benefits of written credit given to sponsors in promotion materials, education materials and exhibition signage.
• The chance to reach millions of people across the United States
• The opportunity for corporate employees to volunteer within their communities
• The tax benefits associated with charitable contributions

A shortwave radio donated by Voice of America for the Electric Space exhibition .

This model of a proposed Martian sample return spacecraft has been donated to the MarsQuest Exhibition by Lockheed Martin Astronautics.

• Strong collaborative partnerships efficiently utilize financial and personnel resources
• Scientific advisors actively involved in current and future space science missions ensures scientific accuracy of projects
• Extensive program evaluations furnish data used to improve both current and future projects
• Coordinated efforts between scientists and educators allows each group to take advantage of the other's strengths, resulting in a sum greater than the parts
• Exhibitions incorporate hands-on, age-appropriate components suitable for all age groups and learning styles
• Bridging informal (exhibitions, e.g.) and formal (teacher workshops, e.g.) education gives a well-rounded and complete learning experience
• Comprehensive education programs ensure a sustained and wide-spread community impact
• Commitment to standards-based education provides high-quality programs

Over 90% of each dollar contributed to SSI goes directly to the program you care about. When you contribute to SSI, you help to continue a tradition of scientific education programs that reach millions of teachers, parents and children each year. A contribution to SSI is an investment in our nation's greatest resource - our children and their education. Your contribution allows the Space Science Institute to complement existing funding and to leverage the additional funding required to meet ambitious organizational goals. In addition, your in-kind contribution of goods and/or services helps to unencumber operating expenses so SSI can devote more resources to its mission of education, research and outreach.

 

For further information about sponsorship and funding opportunities, please call Shawn Harshman at (303)492-4264 or send e-mail to sponsorship@spacescience.org.