Celebrate the intricate link between trees and climate by taking part in the Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) Program’s 2022 Trees Challenge.
Between Oct. 11 and Nov. 11, citizen scientists worldwide are invited to submit tree height observations and tree circumference measurements. Your participation will help researchers estimate the number of trees in your area and contribute meaningful data to climate science research. | | Virtual Events for the STEM Community | | Audience: Formal and informal educators, parents, and caregivers Webinar Date: Oct. 13 at 2 p.m. EDT Join the GLOBE (Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment) program for a professional development webinar to learn about the Urban Ecosystem Project. Funded by the National Institutes of Health, this science education project and its curricular and comic book resources are available for use in your mosquito outreach. Click here for a sneak preview. | | Audience: The research community, including students, faculty, and STEM professionals Workshop Dates: Oct. 17-21
NASA’s Science Mission Directorate (SMD) is hosting a virtual workshop about the SMD Bridge Program which seeks to increase engagement and partnering between NASA and faculty and students at minority serving institutions, primarily undergraduate institutions and community colleges.
Attendees will explore topics including mentoring and early career perspectives as you learn about the goals of the program and ways to participate. Registration is open now. | | Audience: Educator-led student groups (grades 5-10), formal and informal educators, and college students Webinar Date: Oct. 19 at 1 p.m. EDT Join Dr. Paul Abell, scientist with the Astromaterials Research and Exploration Science team and DART team member, for a brief review/overview of NASA’s DART mission – the world’s first planetary defense test mission. Tune in to hear updates and preliminary results from DART’s Sept. 26 impact into Dimorphos, a moonlet of asteroid Didymos. The presentation will last approximately 30 minutes and will be followed by an optional Q&A session. Click here to register. | | Audience: Afterschool programs, parents, educators, caregivers, and students Event Date: Oct. 20 at 4:20 p.m. EDT Join NASA, in collaboration with the Million Girls Moonshot and the Afterschool Alliance, for a virtual event featuring a pre-recorded International Space Station interaction between astronaut Jessica Watkins and actress Keke Palmer. Following the interaction, students can ask questions during a live panel discussion with NASA scientists and engineers. Join the fun by watching as an individual or hosting a watch party with your afterschool program. Click here for more information and to register to attend. | | professional development hours. | | Are You Up for a Challenge? | | Audience: Educators and students in grades 6-12 Proposal Support Q&A Session: Entry Deadline: Oct. 24 The NASA TechRise Student Challenge invites student teams to submit science and technology experiment ideas to fly on a high-altitude balloon. Students attending U.S. public, private, or charter schools – including those in U.S. territories – are challenged to design an experiment under the guidance of an educator. A total of 60 winning teams will be selected and awarded $1,500 to build their experiment. Each team will be assigned a spot on a high-altitude balloon flight and receive technical support from Future Engineers. | | Visit NASA's Kennedy Space Center | | Audience: School groups, youth organizations, afterschool programs Next Available Date: Nov. 7 NASA’s Kennedy Space Center’s Exploration Station offers free workshops for formal and informal K-12 student groups and youth-serving organizations. Registration is open for the 2022-2023 school year. Register here for a hands-on activity workshop facilitated by NASA STEM engagement specialists. Participation includes free admission to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. | |
Did you know that NASA Space Communications and Navigation (SCaN) has SCaN Student Zone activities available in English and Spanish? | | National Aviation History Month is right around the corner, and NASA CONNECTS has new aviation-themed resources to help you prepare. Explore aircraft design with Wingin’ It or investigate drone sensors with Sensor Solutions. Find these and more activities in our “What’s New in CONNECTS” collection. Be on the lookout for more details about an exciting opportunity to connect with a NASA aviation expert during the week of Nov. 7. Not a member of NASA’s online community of practice for educators? Click here to join CONNECTS to stay up to date on the latest NASA resources, collaborate with other educators, and gain access to exclusive events! | | Opportunities With Our Partners | | | | Webinar Date: Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. EDT | | Next Episode Premiere Date: Oct. 19 | |
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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