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Thursday, April 7, 2022
NASA EXPRESS -- Your STEM Connection for April 7, 2022
Check out the latest NASA opportunities for educators, students and families.
April is Citizen Science Month. Join the celebration by collecting data, analyzing results, and helping scientists solve real-world problems. Visit the websites below to find out how you can take part in NASA science.
Do you know a student who’s got perseverance and shown that nothing can get in the way of their educational goals?
NASA’s “You’ve Got Perseverance!” award opportunity invites U.S. teachers, educators, and community members to nominate students in grades 6-8 who have demonstrated that they have the right stuff to move past obstacles and reach their academic goals. The program will reward that dedication with recognition from the Perseverance rover all the way on Mars!
Nominations are due April 24, with additional opportunities to follow. Click here to see previous awardees.
Join the NASA STEM Engagement & Educator Professional Development Collaborative at Texas State University for educator professional development webinars. Attendees earn a certificate that can be submitted for
NASA is excited to offer CONNECTS community members and their K-12 students this exclusive opportunity to join a live, virtual event with astronaut Ricky Arnold. During this unforgettable interactive event on May 4, students will learn about Ricky and get a chance to ask him questions. Upon completion of the virtual connection, students will be challenged to complete a STEMonstration activity. Educators will then share the students’ activity results through the NASA CONNECTS community of practice.
Not a member of NASA’s new online community of practice, but would like to join this event? Join now and register for this exclusive opportunity.
Do you want to learn about coding and cybersecurity with NASA? The Space Communications and Navigation (SCaN) program is hosting a series of free virtual workshops to celebrate Girls in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Day. Girls in ICT Day is a worldwide effort to encourage girls to study and work in the ICT field.
Register to attend one or more of the following sessions:
April 16 marks the 50th anniversary of the launch of the Apollo 16 mission to the Moon. Celebrate this historic mission with a public presentation that provides an overview of the mission, including highlights, video clips, and images.
The presentation is meant for use by anyone interested in learning more about Apollo 16 and as a resource for those who may be presenting on the topic. You can download and adapt the slides to your audience and setting.
The Kibo Robot Programming Challenge invites teams of students to create programs to move free-flying robots known as Astrobeeson the International Space Station. The competition presents tasks/obstacles for students to solve using the space station’s Kibo module as a game space.
Preliminary rounds will be held in multiple countries using ground-based simulations. Winning teams will be eligible to participate in the final round, which will be held in the Kibo Laboratory on the space station.
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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.
