Home > About Us > Our Mission As part of the New York City Department of Education’s Mathematics & Science Department in Teaching & Learning, the Center for Space Science Education (NYCCSSE) offers opportunities for exploration, engagement, and sustained inquiry to students, educators, and the community of New York City. NYCCSSE offers out-of-classroom science experiences for New York City students (upper elementary through high school) and professional development sessions for teachers in five related content strands:
Highlights of these programs include the Challenger Learning Center, where students take part in a simulated mission to space, and the NASA Aerospace Education Laboratory, where students fly a flight simulator, measure real-time weather conditions, and test an airfoil in our wind tunnel. To enhance student experiences and support city science teachers, NYCCSSE offers New York City teachers with content-focused professional development opportunities throughout the year. NYCCSSE is also working towards developing special community and family programs that enhance out of school science learning, including after-school programs, Saturday Science, and summer camp. |
The space center is like stepping into another world.
-12th grader
I felt like I was really in space and working for NASA.
-9th grader
I was a communications officer and we launched a probe to Halley's Comet. I would love to become a communications officer when I grow up. It was very interesting.
-6th grader
I liked it when there was an emergency, because we solved the problem and I was proud of myself.
-4th grader
