The JASON Foundation for Education, founded in 1989
by
Dr. Robert D. Ballard,
is a 501(c)3 non-profit educational organization
headquartered in Needham Heights, Massachusetts. Its
mission is to inspire in students a life-long
passion for learning in science, math, and
technology through hands-on, real-world scientific
discovery.
The JASON Foundation for
Education was named in the spirit of the Greek myth
of Jason and the Argonauts.
Read the myth.
For middle-grade students, JASON's real-time,
interdisciplinary science
Expeditions
and topical
Science Adventures
and
Math Adventures
offer a unique opportunity to participate in real,
standards-based, multidisciplinary research directed
by leading scientists.
For educators, JASON provides
the content and tools to effectively teach
middle-grade science and math. The
JASON Academy
offers accredited online professional development
courses in science, math, and science literacy
instruction as well as onsite workshops and coaching
to help teachers become highly qualified and make
the best use of JASON programs in the classroom.
Find answers to all of your
questions in our online FAQs:
JASON Foundation for Education
FAQ
JASON Academy FAQ
Team JASON Online FAQ
JASON receives significant
support from
sponsors and partners
to accomplish its mission.
