Abstract
The IMPACT Consortium will develop programs that will combine current and emerging Internet technologies with research-based educational programs. Undergraduate college science programs in astronomy and marine sciences will be integrated into K-12 curriculum. The IMPACT Consortium is building a national community of science learners and practitioners, that engages learners in grades K-12 through graduate studies and beyond, providing opportunities for science inquiry and research, and promoting curiosity and a lifelong interest in science.