This week, NASA and its international partners unveiled the first full-color images from the James Webb Space Telescope. | | Make a STEM connection to this historic astronomy event by taking a closer look at one of the objects captured by Webb – the Carina Nebula.
Join NASA's Universe of Learning for an exciting opportunity to use real data and tools to create your own images of the eruptive star system Eta Carinae, and the dusty nebula in which it resides. | | Watch as astronauts Tom Marshburn and Matthias Maurer describe how technology aboard the International Space Station is engineered for its microgravity environment. In this new STEMonstration episode, students are invited to learn about engineers and how they use the engineering design process to create solutions to technical problems, whether here on Earth or orbiting 250 miles above. The Classroom Connection released with this video challenges students to think about the technology in their own space and discover how it has evolved over time through the engineering design process.
For more STEMonstrations and activities, visit the STEM on Station website. | | STEM Webinars for Educators, Parents, Caregivers, and Students | | Audience: Educators, Parents, and Students in High School and College Webinar Date: July 19 at 2 p.m. EDT Join the NASA Ames Office of the Chief Scientist for the next webinar in the 2022 Summer Series. Advances in airborne and satellite observation techniques have made it easier to monitor and measure ecosystem changes on Earth. Ecologist Dr. Kristin Byrd will share recent studies that have used Earth observations to map changes in wildlife habitats due to drought, modeled species distributions, and projected land cover for conservation applications. A wide range of ecosystems will be represented with an emphasis on wetland, coastal, and aquatic environments. Click here for the full list of upcoming seminars led by subject leaders spanning multiple subject areas including science, technology, and exploration. | | Audience: Educators, Parents, Caregivers, and Students in High School and College Event Date: July 19 at 3 p.m. EDT Join the Lunar and Planetary Institute for a free, virtual seminar about how to prepare, academically and professionally, for a career in mission science. High school, undergraduate, and graduate students, post-doctoral researchers, and early career scientists are invited to attend, ask questions, make connections with mission scientists, and learn about opportunities to get involved. | | Audience: Educators, Parents, Caregivers, and Students in Middle School, High School, and College Event Date: July 21 at 4 p.m. EDT How do you become an intern? What is it like to do a summer research project?
Join the Lunar and Planetary Institute for a free, virtual seminar featuring summer interns answering these questions and more. Learn about the application process and what the internship experience is like. | | professional development hours. | | Audience: Teams with at Least Three Members from Higher Education (two- to four-year institutions) or Nonprofit Institutions Proposal Deadline: March 29, 2023 In partnership with the National Science Foundation, NASA’s Science and Space Technology Mission Directorates offer a new pathway to participate in Innovation Corps (I-Corps)™. The NASA I-Corps™ Pilot aims to accelerate the transition of promising ideas from the lab to the marketplace while encouraging collaboration between academia and industry. The NASA I-Corps™ Pilot will support teams with access to training in innovation and entrepreneurship skills through a grant, up to $10K, and the opportunity to apply for additional funding, up to $40K. Proposals may be submitted at any time through March 29, 2023, but applications will be reviewed in intervals on the following dates: July 22, 2022; Sept. 16, 2022; Nov. 17, 2022; and Jan 20, 2023.
Click here to view a recording of the informational webinar hosted on June 29. Slides from the presentation are available online via “Other Documents” on the NSPIRES page for this program element. | | Opportunities With Our Partners | | Event Date: July 26 at 5 p.m. EDT | | | Nomination Deadline: July 31 | |
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: | | | | | | |
