Are you ready to blast back to school? Put an out-of-this-world spin on learning this year with NASA resources for the classroom and beyond! |
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As we enter a new golden age of exploration, there’s no better time to jump in, try something bold, and see where your curiosity takes you! Explore ways to launch into learning this school year. |
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Visit NASA's Learning Resources page to find ways to connect the next generation workforce with NASA’s exciting missions, careers, and unique learning opportunities. |
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This school year, take advantage of all the student challenges and opportunities NASA has to offer. Find the challenge that's right for you, gather your team, and become part of the mission! |
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Check out the Learn With NASA YouTube Channel to see astronaut Q&A sessions with students, science demonstrations, STEM career profiles, and more. |
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Click here to search NASA STEM resources by grade level, subject, or keywords. |
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2027 NASA Student Launch Competition Virtual Information Sessions: Tuesday, Aug. 18, at 11 a.m. EDT or 4 p.m. EDT Proposal Deadline: Monday, Sept. 14 Contact: john.r.eckhart@nasa.gov NASA’s Student Launch competition is accepting proposals for its 2027 competition. Student Launch challenges teams to design, build, and fly a high-powered rocket containing a science or engineering payload. After a competitive proposal selection process, teams complete a series of design reviews that mirror the NASA engineering design life cycle. Student Launch is open to higher education students and qualifying middle and high school teams.
The competition launch day will be held April 10, 2027, in Huntsville, Alabama. The 2027 Student Launch Handbook is available now.
Click here for competition rules, proposal guidelines, and information session details. |
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2027 NASA Human Exploration Rover Challenge Virtual Information Sessions: Thursday, Aug. 20, at 11 a.m. EDT or 4 p.m. EDT Proposal Deadline: Thursday, Sept. 17 Contact: HERC@mail.nasa.gov NASA’s Human Exploration Rover Challenge (HERC) is accepting proposals for its 2027 competition. HERC aligns with the goals of the agency’s Artemis missions to the Moon, emphasizing designing, constructing, and testing technologies while traversing unique, environmental terrain. Teams will choose to compete in either the Human-Powered or Remote-Controlled divisions. Teams earn points by completing design and readiness reviews, then successfully completing course obstacles while racing the clock. The challenge will be held April 21-24, 2027, in Huntsville, Alabama. The 2027 HERC Handbook is available now.
Click here for challenge rules, proposal guidelines, and information session details. |
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Virtual Learning Opportunities |
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Virtual Event: NASA’s Career Technical Education Day at Johnson Space Center Registration Deadline: Wednesday, Aug. 19 Event Date: Friday, Aug. 28, at 1 p.m. EDT Contact: hq-virtual-engagements@mail.nasa.gov Join experts from NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, for a live virtual session designed to introduce students to skilled technical workforce career pathways in robotics and space exploration. Attendees will hear directly from skilled trades experts as they share their career journeys, describe their typical workday, and highlight the diverse pathways available to students interested in technical careers at NASA. Registration is open to individual students. Teachers can also register their class to attend as a group. Click here for event and registration details. |
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NASA Pathways and Early Careers Fall Virtual Event Registration Deadline: Wednesday, Aug. 26 Event Date: Thursday, Aug. 27, at 3:30 p.m. EDT Contact: nasa-internships@mail.nasa.gov It’s never too early to begin exploring a career at NASA! Join the NASA Pathways team for a virtual information session that will directly connect participants with representatives from NASA Pathways, Early Careers, and Office of STEM Engagement representatives. Participants will learn about opportunities at NASA and gain valuable insights into how to write a resume, prepare for an interview, and meet online application requirements. This event is open to college sophomores and juniors, seniors planning to attend graduate school, plus current and recent graduates. U.S. citizenship is required to participate. Click here to register. |
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NASA Office of STEM Engagement We are engaging students in NASA’s exciting missions, broad range of careers, and unique opportunities.
Visit nasa.gov/learning-resources/ |
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