Dr. Paul Adams, Director of the Fort Hays State University Science and Mathematics Education Institute and Professor of Physics and Anschutz Professor of Education, brings extensive experience in teaching on space and earth systems science topics to the general public, pre- and in-service teachers, general education undergraduates, and K-12 students. He has received and led over twenty-five externally funded projects and has the experience necessary to lead and manage the project. Dr. Adams has experience on earth system science education through his work with the Earth System Science Education Alliance (ESSEA). He also has experience in using NASA data programs such as MY NASA DATA and GIAVONNI and has run workshops on use of these locally, nationally, and internationally.