When you think of the NASA workforce, astronauts and rocket scientists probably come to mind. But the people who work at NASA do so much more! The new Surprisingly STEM video series highlights these unexpected NASA careers. | |
Did you know NASA’s Kennedy Space Center is a national wildlife refuge? The center’s surrounding ecosystem supports one of the highest numbers of threatened and endangered species anywhere in the nation, and NASA has a team of biologists whose mission is to protect and preserve these areas.
Dive into more STEM learning with the "Wetlands Curriculum Unit." Explore five lessons about the importance of wetlands and how human activity impacts them. | |
Soft robotics is an exciting sub-category of robotics that mimics the mechanics of nature – utilizing soft materials moved by pressure systems. Soft robotics engineer Jim Neilan and mechanical engineering intern Anthony Dempsey explain the benefits of soft robotics in human spaceflight and some of the skills that make for a good soft robotics engineer.
| | STEM Webinars for Educators, Parents, Caregivers, and Students | | professional development hours. | | Audience: Educators, parents, caregivers, and students in high school and college Event Date: Sept. 15 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. | | NASA HBCU/MSI Technology Infusion Road Tour | | Audience: Faculty and Administrators at Minority Serving Institutions and Historically Black Colleges and Universities Event Date: Sept. 13-15 This hybrid event hosted virtually and in person at Texas Southern University invites faculty to network with federal government representatives, NASA center leads, and NASA prime contractors to introduce and build relationships to enhance partnerships and maximize opportunities. The final day of the event will include technical workshops to assist participants in strengthening their organization's readiness to apply for NASA funding. | | Audience: Students at Minority Serving Institutions and Historically Black Colleges and Universities Event Date: Sept. 13-15
This hybrid event hosted virtually and in person at Texas Southern University invites students to learn about internship opportunities at NASA. Informational sessions and workshops will take place on Sept. 13 and 14. NASA managers and internship coordinators will be available Sept. 14 for networking and to answer questions. On Sept. 15, NASA managers will be available for interviews.
| | NASA CONNECTS offers users a chance to connect and collaborate with educators and NASA scientists, engineers, and other experts nationwide. Sign up today to access NASA resources, join groups focused on your interests, and gain access to exclusive events. Already a member? Invite a colleague to join the community and help expand the CONNECTS network. | | | | Are you looking for videos and activities to give your lesson planning a boost? The latest NASA eClips™ newsletter has you covered.
Find videos of subject matter expert interviews covering a variety of topics, available in English and Spanish.
Explore Implementation Guides with background information, explanations, and guiding questions to help teach engineering design.
| | Opportunities With Our Partners | | Event Date: Sept. 21 at 6 p.m. EDT | | | Application Deadline: Nov. 17 | |
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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