21clradio editors often use these phrases in their communications, so the guide is necessary.

Broker/Facilitator - Institutions representing a geographic region of the United States, which act as facilitators to connect educators, scientists, and the general public.

E/PO - Education and Public Outreach

Forums - Institutions representing a particular aspect of space science, which act as central repositories for educators, scientists and the general public.

NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

S2N2 - Space Science Network Northwest. One of the seven regional Broker/Facilitators for the NASA Office of Space Science's Education and Public Outreach program.

SMD - Space Mission Directorate. A division of NASA.

Support Network - The grouping of Broker/Facilitators and Education Forums together.