The Center embraces as its core belief that to continue the legacy of scientific exploration, every generation must be inspired to learn what we know about our world and the universe, and how we have come to know it. To reach the next generation, the Center engages entire communities—students, families, educators, and the public—through science education programs that provide multiple pathways for student learning. The vision is growing a national and international network of these learning communities through which science education programs and resources can be delivered on a regular basis.