NASA DEIA Open Forum at Great Lakes Science Center

As part of Great Lakes Science Center’s free admission day on Jan. 16, NASA will host an open-forum discussion from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visitors will have the opportunity to make recommendations on how to improve community engagement, including methods of improving communication of NASA topics to the broader community, ways to increase diverse interest in NASA STEM activities, outreach events, internships, and employment Strategies to encourage equity of participation in NASA opportunities. NASA will collect feedback and share how the center plans to use the information to help inform the center’s DEIA efforts. Visitors also will have the chance to learn about NASA internships, events, and programs, as well as engage with the latest immersive technology. In alignment with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision to build an equal and inclusive community, NASA seeks to inspire a new, more inclusive generation. NASA is committed to creating equitable opportunities; removing barriers for underrepresented audiences; and engaging, inspiring, and promoting diverse student populations in STEM.