In meteorology, Sept. 1 is considered the first day of the fall season. But today's autumnal equinox officially marks the start of astronomical fall in the Northern Hemisphere. Make a classroom connection to this special spot in Earth's yearly trip around the Sun with these STEM resources. | | On Monday, Sept. 26 at 7:14 p.m. EDT, NASA’s DART mission will intentionally crash into Dimorphos, the asteroid moonlet of Didymos. While the asteroid poses no threat to Earth, this is the world’s first test using a spacecraft to deflect an asteroid for planetary defense.
Live coverage of the event begins at 6 p.m. EDT on NASA TV. | | Audience: Educators, parents, caregivers, and students in high school and college Event Date: Sept. 26 at 6:30 p.m. EDT
The Lunar and Planetary Institute is hosting a live, in-person event in conjunction with the impact of NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) spacecraft into the asteroid Dimorphos. Dr. Edgard Rivera-Valentín will provide a DART mission overview and live commentary as the DART spacecraft approaches and impacts the asteroid. Dr. Rivera-Valentín is a planetary scientist at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory. The event will be streamed live through the LPI YouTube channel. | | professional development hours. | | Audience: All educators Application Deadline: Sept. 30 Highly motivated space enthusiasts nationwide are eligible to join the Solar System Ambassadors Program volunteer network. Those in Connecticut, Delaware, Mississippi, Nevada, North Dakota, Rhode Island, Vermont, Wyoming, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories are especially encouraged to apply. | | Audience: Graduate students who are U.S. citizens Application Deadline: Sept. 30
This yearlong internship opportunity allows graduate student research assistants to work with NASA scientists and lead research teams in a NASA research project related to climate change. This opportunity will not conflict with coursework and class schedules during the fall and spring. The internship is considered a part-time position that supports each graduate student’s major area of study. | | Audience: Full-time STEM educators of grades 9-12 who are U.S. citizens Application Deadline: Sept. 30 This yearlong STEM engagement opportunity allows high school STEM educators to work with NASA scientists, lead research teams, and develop STEM curricula for their current classes.
Educators participating in this opportunity will become associate researchers who integrate NASA education resources and content into their classrooms while improving STEM education within their communities. | | Are You Up for a Challenge? | | Audience: Problem solvers of all ages Event Date: Oct. 1-2
Coders, scientists, designers, storytellers, space enthusiasts, innovators, students, and teachers worldwide are invited to engage with NASA and participating space agency partners’ free and open data to address real-world problems on Earth and in space. This year’s Space Apps theme is “Make Space” and aims to create an inclusive and diverse Space Apps community. Regardless of background and experience, all are welcome to register to create, explore, learn, and build together. Register now to take part remotely or to find a hackathon location near you. | | Audience: Artists ages 4-12 Entry Deadline: Oct. 27
NASA’s Commercial Crew Program is holding an art contest to create a 2023 calendar.
This year’s contest has four overarching themes: Rockets and Spacecraft, Living and Working in Space, Exploring the Solar System, and Astronauts.
Unique and original first, second, and third place artwork in three different age groups will be selected. | | Opportunities With Our Partners | | | | | Registration Deadline: Oct. 14 | |
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: | | | | | | |
