This is a modification to the synopsis entitled NASA Notice of Intent to ReleaseSummer of Innovation Pilot Cooperative Agreement Notice NNH10ZNE004C which was posted onJanuary 10, 2010.The due date for responses is not extended.Description===========Under the authority of 42 United States Code 2486e(a), and as implemented at 14 Code ofFederal Regulations (C.F.R.) Part 1259, Subpart 3 (1259.300 through 1259.303), NASAAdministrator Charles F. Bolden has identified improvement of science, technology,engineering, and mathematics (STEM) teaching and learning as a national need. With respect to this national need and in accordance with 42 U.S.C. 2486e(a)and 14C.F.R. 1259.300, NASA plans to release a Cooperative Agreement Notice (CAN) entitledSummer of Innovation Pilot to consortia of the National Space Grant College andFellowship Program (Space Grant consortia) and to award up to five (5) cooperativeagreements. With its demonstrated success, well established state-based network andstrong STEM workforce development, education and research mission, the Space Grantconsortia are uniquely qualified to implement the Summer of Innovation pilot within theextreme time constraints required for success.Under 42 U.S.C. 2486e(b), any award made under this section shall be subject to terms,conditions, and requirements as the Administrator considers necessary or appropriate. Accordingly, NASA has determined that submitters for this opportunity must be the LeadInstitution of the Space Grant consortium. There may only be one proposal per state. NASAintends to competitively select up to five (5) states to pilot the Summer of Innovationpilot during 2010.Proposers are encouraged to solicit the involvement, participation, and/or contributionsof interested public/private partners including NASA Centers, other federal agencies,non-profit and for-profit entities, and organizations/associations with relevantexperience and ability to accomplish the goals of the Summer of Innovation pilot. Partners included in a submitters proposal shall not be limited to current members ofthe Space Grant consortium for the particular state.Due to the nature and timing of the work to be performed, the following summaryinformation is being provided to allow proposers to begin formulating ideas andidentifying partners critical to the successful implementation of the Summer ofInnovation. Purpose===========During the launch of the Educate to Innovate Campaign in November 2009, President Obamacalled for the expansion of science, technology, engineering and mathematicsopportunities for all young people. NASA is launching Summer of Innovation pilot toincrease the scope and scale of the Agencys commitment to answer the Presidents call. Summer of Innovation is designed to improve STEM teaching and learning in partnershipwith federal agencies, universities, industry, museums, nonprofitorganizations/associations, and states and localities. Summer of Innovation supports the Nations STEM priorities including the Educate toInnovate Campaign, Race to the Top, and the Investing in Innovation Fund (i3). NASAencourages proposers to focus on: public/private partnerships to build rigorous STEMpathways; work with STEM partners to advance STEM instruction and application in theclassroom, and prepare more students particularly females and low-income and minoritypopulations to enter STEM professions. As a pilot project within the NASA EducationPortfolio, the Summer of Innovation will contribute to the Agencys education goals.Overview===========The NASA Summer of Innovation is an intensive summer learning program that will launchand culminate in a national event. The objectives of the Summer of Innovation will beaccomplished by the strategic infusion of NASA content and products into evidence-basedsummer learning programs at the state level. Additionally, the program will involvedesign competitions and flagship events open to students and teachers nationwide. NASAwill use the Summer of Innovation as a catalyst to expand, align, and strengthen existingstate-based STEM learning networks. It is anticipated that an enhanced state-basednetwork will result in increased access to NASA-unique, hands-on experiences available tomiddle school educators and students. The Summer of Innovation pilot will leverage the excitement of NASAs mission and provideintensive complementary STEM learning support during the summer months that engagesmiddle school students and teachers. A significant outcome of the program is to expandthe pool of students, particularly females and those from low-income and underservedpopulations, to consider and pursue STEM professions. Anticipated Timeline [UPDATED]================ITEM Open Date Close DateNotice of Intent to Proposers 06-Jan-2010 25-Jan-2010Summer of Innovation Pilot CAN *27-Jan-2010 26-Feb-2010Pre-Proposal Teleconference 04-Feb-2010 04-Feb-2010Non-binding NOI to Propose Due 05-Feb-2010 05-Feb-2010Proposals Due 26-Feb-2010 26-Feb-2010Proposal Review-Selection March 2010 March 2010Award Announcement March 2010 March 2010*NOTE: The Summer of Innovation CAN will be posted on or about January 27, 2010.Timeline is subject to change; current information will be posted on NASA NSPIRES andGrants.Gov Critical Elements for Proposers======================== Possess existing state-based partnerships and capacity to expand network Goals and objectives aligned with intent of the Summer of Innovation Access to and experience engaging STEM professionals through industry, academia andgovernment (including NASA Centers and Mission Directorates) Engagement of highly qualified educators in the design and delivery of programming tostudents Experience engaging diverse population of middle school students (with particularattention to underserved and underrepresented students) and accelerating their academicperformance Capacity to provide unique and innovative experiential STEM learning opportunities tostudents Broad geographic representation of service providers Experience implementing state-based STEM education programs Capacity to sustain state-based STEM education programs over timeThe Agencys intent is that the pilot program will demonstrate success of the concept andutilize the best practices to implement any future Summer of Innovation programs on anational level. Evaluation Criteria================Proposal evaluation criteria will be focused on Implementation, Evaluation (with studenttracking in terms of academic achievement), Strategic Partnerships, Intrinsic Merit,Sustainability, and Cost. Anticipated Award===============Contingent upon the availability of funding, NASA intends to select up to five (5) statesto pilot the Summer of Innovation during 2010. Awards may be up to $2 million dollarseach with a period of performance of 36 months. Awardees will be expected to implementthe Summer of Innovation program and services during 2010; participant tracking should beinitiated during 2010 and continue through 2012. Regarding the participant tracking,awardees will work with states to measure the impact of the 2010 summer experience onstudent growth and success, and how the teachers have improved their instruction; thisinformation will be reported in 2011 and 2012. While the awards for the pilot will fundthe 2010 summer experience and the subsequent participant tracking in 2011 and 2012, theawards for the pilot will not be available to fund future summer experiences. Awardeesare strongly encouraged to leverage the unique capabilities and resources of programpartners to ensure a sustainable effort for future summer experiences. Representatives of interested public/private entities including other federal agencies,non-profit and for-profit entities, and organizations/associations with relevantexperience, are encouraged to contact the state Space Grant Director in the state(s) ofparticular interest. www.nasa.gov/spacegrantPoint of Contact======================== Name: Dovie Lacy Title: NASA Summer of Innovation Project Manager E-mail:
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