NASA’s commitment to investing in the Nation’s future extends beyond the development of new technologies and capabilities for the next big space mission. To ensure the United States stays at the forefront of global innovation, NASA also drives efforts to inspire and educate the next generation of inventors and problem solvers. Through programs that promote science, technology, engineering, and math to students of all ages, NASA’s Office of Education takes the lead in making sure our Nation’s greatest resource—the young minds of today—have all the tools they need to become the innovators of tomorrow.