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• List a preferred 2 -hour time window—this information will not hurt your availability for a downlink, <br />but it will be used during scheduling if you are selected to host a downlink. <br />Impact Statement <br />The impact statement portion of the proposal is to explain who you are as an organization, why your <br />organization and community have a desire to host the downlink, and how it will impact your students and <br />community. The impact statement is considered the most important section of the downlink proposal by the <br />selection committee. This statement can be submitter as a Word document (maximum of 2 pages), as a <br />PowerPoint (maximum 10 slides), or via an unpublished video link (maximum of 5 minutes). <br />What are some tips for creating a strong impact statement? <br />• Focus the narrative of the impact statement on how a downlink will benefit participants, the <br />organization and the community. <br />• If building the downlink and education plan around a theme, tie the theme into the impact statement. <br />• Include demographics for the participants/organization and community. <br />• Choose the format that best fits your organization. <br />• The selection committee is human. Pictures, short stories, etc. can help them feel connected to your <br />organization — but it must all within the constraints for each format. <br />• Some of the following items may help tell the narrative of how the downlink will benefit participants. <br />Do not treat these items as a checklist, only include them if they help the narrative. <br />o The organization's educational goals or plans, specifically any STEM related goals. <br />o The organization's previous experience with NASA programs. <br />o Successes (with metrics) from previous big events hosted by the organization. <br />o Special considerations (ties to crew members, community needs, etc.). <br />What kinds of NASA resources are available? <br />NASA offers a variety of resources including websites, printed materials, student and educator programs, and <br />professional development opportunities. In addition to the links provided below, you can check with NASA's <br />Office of STEM Engagement personnel for informa-ion on other NASA resources. <br />Astronaut Biographies: This website provides biographical information on all past and current astronauts at <br />NASA. Biographies for Russian cosmonauts as well as astronauts from Canada, Japan and Europe are also <br />available. <br />35 <br />