Northrop Grumman’s 16th commercial resupply services mission is set to deliver cargo to the International Space Station next week. Research on this mission includes an investigation to see how slime molds’ behavior is affected by microgravity (It’s called Blob, really!), a demo of 3D printing in space and more. Register to let NASA know you’ll be watching the launch on Aug. 10. Participants will receive schedule updates and access to related activities and resources (including a virtual passport stamp for email registrants). | | Join the NASA STEM Engagement & Educator Professional Development | | | | | Aug. 12 at 4:30 p.m. EDT | | “NASA STEM Stars” is a webchat series that connects students with subject matter experts to learn about STEM careers and ask questions about STEM topics. Watch and ask your questions about pursuing careers in STEM. | | Audience: Formal, Informal Educators, Parents and Caregivers Webinar Date: Aug. 12 at 3 p.m. EDT Join the Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) Program for a professional development webinar to time travel to 1793 in Philadelphia, the center of government, trade, science and medicine. Just six years after the U.S. Constitution was signed, Yellow Fever killed 10% of the population. Learn how the Free African Society took care of Philadelphians. Participants will make connections between the epidemic then and today via personal stories, the roles of essential workers and the history of science and medicine. | | Join the Office of the Chief Scientist at NASA’s Ames Research Center in California for a series featuring researchers discussing innovative ideas and the latest updates on NASA projects. Upcoming webinars include: | | Webinars are scheduled through Aug. 19. Click here to see a full list of upcoming events. | | Audience: All Educators, Students, Parents and Caregivers Event Date: Aug. 18 at 9 p.m. EDT Join the NASA Night Sky Network for a webinar featuring Dr. Cathy Olkin presenting an update on NASA’s Lucy mission to visit Jupiter’s Trojan asteroids. During its 12-year mission, the Lucy spacecraft will visit seven Trojan asteroids to better understand them and how they came to be located in Jupiter’s L4 and L5 Lagrange points. Click here for full event details. | | Opportunities for Collaboration | | Audience: Formal and Informal Educational Institutions Application Deadline: Aug. 15 at 11:59 p.m. EDT Paragon TEC, a support services contractor for NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement, is soliciting proposals from eligible formal and informal educational institutions to support the implementation of NASA Sparking Participation And Real-world eXperiences in STEM (SPARX) Challenges and Competitions. The program engages pre-college youth and educators with NASA missions and STEM content. Up to six institutions will be awarded funding through a competitive application process, with a maximum award of $50,000 each. | | Audience: Academic Researchers and Scientists Topical Whitepaper Deadline: Oct. 31 Research Campaign Whitepaper Deadline: Dec. 23 The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine is seeking white papers for a decadal survey to formulate a community consensus about the most compelling science questions for the decade ahead. This community-driven process provides a rare opportunity for scientists and engineers to share their insights and help shape the scientific endeavors of the next decade. | | Are You Ready for a Challenge? | |  | Application Deadline: Sept. 13 Workshop Dates: Oct. 21-24
Undergraduate students of all majors at two- and four-year colleges and universities are invited to attend an in-person workshop in Boulder, Colorado. Attendees will get hands-on experience working with their very own LunaSat, a post-it note sized spacecraft with solar panels and science sensors. This event is free to all participants. Attendees are responsible for their own travel and lodging expenses. Click here to learn more and fill out an interest form to receive updates. | | | | Notice of Intent Deadline: Sept. 24 Entry Deadline: Jan. 18, 2022
Teams of five to 25 students from Space Grant-affiliated colleges/universities are invited to submit proposals for a variety of alternative rover locomotion modalities to either enhance or replace traditional wheeled mobility systems that expand access to extreme terrain on the Moon. Selected teams will receive awards up to $180K to bring their ideas to life. | | | |
Are you looking for NASA STEM materials to support your curriculum?
Find NASA science resources for your classroom. NASA Wavelength is a digital collection of Earth and space science resources for educators of all levels — from elementary to college, to out-of-school programs. https://science.nasa.gov/learners/wavelength
Check out the ‘Explore NASA Science’ website! Science starts with questions, leading to discoveries. Visit science.nasa.gov. To view the site in Spanish, visit ciencia.nasa.gov. | | Visit NASA STEM Engagement on the Web: | | | | | | |
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