Thursday, June 16, 2022

NASA EXPRESS -- Your STEM Connection for June 16, 2022

On Tuesday, June 21, summer arrives in the Northern Hemisphere. Celebrate the longest day of the year and use the summer solstice as a spark for
STEM learning with a fun printable puzzle and science explainer resources.
Join the NASA STEM Engagement & Educator Professional Development Collaborative at Texas State University for educator professional development webinarsAttendees earn a certificate that can be submitted for
professional development hours.
For a full list of upcoming webinars, click here.
Join the NASA Ames Office of the Chief Scientist for the 2022 summer series of webinars. Events are designed for curious learners in high school and up.
Event Date: June 21 at 2 p.m. EDT

The story of Earth is a 4.5-billion-year saga of dramatic transformations driven by physical, chemical, and – based on a growing body of evidence – biological processes. Mineralogist and astrobiologist Robert Hazen will discuss how mineralogy and biology co-evolved, as changes in the chemistry of the oceans, atmosphere, and crust dramatically increased Earth’s mineral diversity to the more than 5,700 species known today.
Event Date: June 23 at 2 p.m. EDT

For decades, NASA has been studying aircraft noise to reduce noise emissions, including the sonic booms created when aircraft break the sound barrier. Deputy Project Manager David Richwine will present some insight into the obstacles to quieting aircraft noise, describe the basic physics of sonic boom formation and propagation, and highlight the dominant features of the X-59 supersonic low-boom demonstrator aircraft.
Click here for the full list of upcoming seminars led by subject leaders spanning multiple subject areas including science, technology, and exploration.
Audience: Currently Enrolled College Students, Recent Graduates, Early Career and Transitioning Career Professionals
Fall 2022 Deadline: June 24
Spring 2023 Deadline: Oct. 7
 
DEVELOP provides 10-week research opportunities for participants to address environmental and policy concerns through the practical application of NASA Earth science information and geospatial data. Working in interdisciplinary teams and with the support of science advisors and mentors, DEVELOP participants build research and science communication skills that help them succeed in the workforce. 
Audience: STEM Educators
 
Just because the school year is over doesn’t mean learning has to end. Educators are welcome to sign up now for NASA’s new online community of practice, CONNECTS (Connecting Our NASA Network of Educators for Collaborating Together in STEM). This community offers educators NASA STEM resources, exclusive events, and features “collections” – NASA content curated by educators for educators.
Opportunities With Our Partners
National Weather Service: Summer Safety Campaign Resources
Available in English and Spanish
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Are you looking for NASA STEM materials to support your curriculum?
Search hundreds of resources by subject, grade level, type and keyword at https://www.nasa.gov/education/materials/.

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: 
NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement: https://stem.nasa.gov 
NASA Kids’ Club: https://www.nasa.gov/kidsclub

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