Image to right: Manager, Elementary and Secondary Education Programs, Education Division, Strategic Communications and Development

Thomas B. Clausen manages the Elementary and Secondary Programs Office at NASA's Ames Research Center. He is responsible for coordinating educational programs and services for the agency in the Northwestern United States. His office provides leadership and direction in developing K-12 educational programs utilizing NASA resources. In addition to having experience as a classroom teacher, Mr. Clausen has managed education activities at science museums and planetaria. He has a BS in Zoology from Oregon State University and a MA in Multicultural Studies in Education from University of San Francisco.