NASA EXPRESS -- Your STEM Connection for Dec. 1, 2022

Check out the latest NASA opportunities for educators, students and families.

‌ ‌ ‌ Celebrate Hour of Code and Computer Science Education Week Next week, the annual Hour of Code celebration will introduce millions of students to computer science using fun tutorials that show that anybody can learn to code. This spotlight on coding coincides with Computer Science Education Week, Dec. 5-11. Each year, this event seeks to inspire K-12 students to learn computer science, advocate for equity in computer science education and celebrate the contributions of students, teachers, and partners to the field.   Launch your celebration with NASA computer science educational resources. Click here for even more coding activities and lesson ideas. Celebrate Computer Science Education Week With CONNECTS! CONNECTS will be spotlighting computer science activities throughout the week. Check out the “NASA Computer Science Activities” Collection to find a curated list of activities to use in your classroom. Not a member of NASA’s new online community of practice? Click here to join CONNECTS to stay up to date on the latest NASA resources, collaborate with educators, and gain access to exclusive events. Professional Development Opportunities for K-12 and Informal Educators Join the NASA STEM Engagement & Educator Professional Development Collaborative at Texas State University for educator professional development webinars. Attendees earn a certificate that can be submitted for professional development hours. James Webb Space Telescope, Art and the Cosmic Connection Dec. 5 at 5 p.m. EST Aeronaut-X: Propeller Design Challenge Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. EST Project-Based Learning: Science for a Hungry World Dec. 8 at 5 p.m. EST For a full list of upcoming webinars, click here. Coming Up Later This Month Celebrate the Apollo 17 Anniversary With a Downloadable Presentation Audience: Educators, parents, caregivers, and students Event Date: Dec. 7-19 Contact: staci.l.tiedeken@nasa.gov   December 7 marks the 50th anniversary of the launch of Apollo 17, the final Apollo mission to the Moon. Celebrate this historic accomplishment with a public presentation that provides an overview of the mission, including highlights, video clips, and images.   The presentation is meant for use by anyone interested in learning more about Apollo 17 and as a resource for those who may be presenting on the topic. You can download and adapt the slides to your audience and setting. Mark your calendar to stay up to date with these upcoming events to make timely STEM connections in your classroom! Dec. 11: Orion Capsule Splashes Down Off the Coast of California Dec. 13-14: Geminids Meteor Shower Dec. 15: Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) Mission Launch Dec. 21: Winter Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere More Opportunities to Get Involved NASA’s Langley Research Center 2023 Student Art Contest Audience: K-12 students in the U.S. Entry Deadline: Dec. 31 Contact: larc-art-contest@mail.nasa.gov   Calling all artists in grades K-12! NASA's Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, invites you to take part in its 2023 Student Art Contest. This year’s theme is “What’s Next?” and encourages you to explore NASA’s recent innovations and use your creative talents to dream up the future of exploration. Artwork entries may consist of drawings, paintings, mixed media and digital creations. Prizes will be awarded to the top entries in each grade level. Plus, a grand prize winner will be chosen from all entries. 2023 NASA Student Airborne Research Program Audience: Undergraduate students currently in their junior year Application Deadline: Jan. 30, 2023 Contact: nasasarp@baeri.org The NASA Student Airborne Research Program is an eight-week summer internship for rising senior undergraduate students interested in STEM. The program provides hands-on research experience in all aspects of a scientific campaign, including flying onboard a research aircraft and engaging with ground observations and satellite data. Participants will work in one of four interdisciplinary teams to study land, atmospheric, or oceanographic processes. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Participants receive a stipend, and travel/living expenses are covered.   Click here for details about a Q&A information session on Dec. 7 at 1 p.m. EST that is open to all interested students.  Opportunities With Our Partners Mud Volcanoes on Mars, a Boise State Physics First Friday Astronomy Event Dec. 2 at 9:30 p.m. EST President's Environmental Youth Award for Grades K-12 Application Deadline: Jan. 11, 2023 National Air and Space Museum's Teacher Innovator Institute Application Deadline: Feb. 15, 2023 Want to subscribe to get this message delivered to your inbox each Thursday? Sign up for the NASA EXPRESS newsletter at https://www.nasa.gov/stem/express. 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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