My NASA Data Fellow

My NASA Data Fellow My NASA Data Fellow ADNET is seeking a full-time Instructional Design Fellow for NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC) Science Directorate's My NASA Data team in Hampton VA. My NASA Data provides educators in grades 3-12 with accessible and usable authentic NASA Earth data and resources. The project provides curated datasets, visualizations, and a data visualization tool, the Earth System Data Explorer, to help learners develop a deeper understanding of Earth's systems. These resources support science curricula and cultivate crucial skills for future STEM engagement and workforce readiness. The successful candidate will have experience with implementing My NASA Data resources in an educational setting, student data literacy, and place-based education, or citizen science. The objective for the term is to develop new content to facilitate teacher implementation of the Earth System Data Explorer for student inquiry. This will include developing data bundles and pathways, plans for a pilot "data jam" program, and a Train-the-Trainer program for teachers. It will also include content development to achieve specific objectives which may include background information, lesson plans, data use descriptions, teacher implementation resources, and other tasks as assigned. This is currently anticipated to be a one-year position , maybe extendable depending on availability of funds. Remote work is possible.

Required Knowledge/Skills & Abilities:

Graduate degree in data literacy, Earth or Environmental Science, Science Education/Communication, Math Education or a related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience Knowledge and experience with The GLOBE Program, My NASA Data, data literacy skill development, and place-based education Minimum of 8 years of experience in developing and providing Earth/environmental engagement products and/or programs for diverse audiences Experience researching relevant science content and incorporating it into resources Experience in designing, developing, and providing successful professional development for diverse audiences Ability to work independently from project leadership and to work effectively with a distributed remote team Strong interpersonal communication skills Strong oral and written communication skills Strong computer skills Attention to detail Experience working with multiple organizations, stakeholders, and partners Knowledge of basic remote sensing: USA Citizenship or PR and ability to successfully pass a background investigation and obtain a NASA badge Knowledge/Skills & Abilities Preferred PhD in Data Literacy, science, education, or a related discipline; 15 years of experience Experience using a content management system and maintaining online content, including version control Instructional design experience GIS experience Experience supporting large scale engagement efforts GLOBE Trained Some features of our compensation plans and environment perks include: Annual Leave/Sick Leave Military and Family Emergency Leave Paid Holidays Performance Bonuses Medical, Dental and Vision Plans Direct Deposit Payroll 401K Plan with Company Matching and Immediate Vesting Tuition Reimbursement ADNET Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or any other legally protected status.