NASA EXPRESS -- Your STEM Connection for Dec. 15, 2022

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

‌ ‌ ‌ Make a STEM Connection: Surface Water and Ocean Topography Mission Early on Friday, Dec. 16, the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite will launch on a mission to map Earth's surface water. SWOT will use a state-of-the-art radar to measure the elevation of water in major lakes, rivers, wetlands, and reservoirs. It will also provide an unprecedented level of detail on the ocean surface. Use the SWOT mission as a STEM spark to dive into learning about Earth’s water budget and water cycle. Find STEM resources and more in this Teachable Moment from the education team at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Make a STEM Connection: Winter Solstice Are you ready for the shortest day of the year? Wednesday, December 21 is the winter solstice, marking the start of winter in the Northern Hemisphere. Make a classroom connection to this special spot in Earth's yearly trip around the Sun with these STEM resources. Crossword: Earth's Seasons and the Sun NASA Space Place: All About Seasons NASA Spotlite Video: What Causes Seasons 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. Aeronaut-X: Robotic Rescue Monday, Dec. 19 at 5 p.m. EST Artemis Learning Pathway: What's Next? Wednesday, Dec. 21 at 7 p.m. EST Real Science in Your Classroom Thursday, Dec. 22 at 5 p.m. EST For a full list of upcoming webinars, click here. NASA’s Artemis I Mission Briefing for Students Audience: K-12 teachers and students Event Date: Jan. 19 at 1 p.m. EST   NASA CONNECT's Artemis I Mission Briefing is a hybrid event for all K-12 teachers and students. In addition to virtual participation, two middle or high school groups will be selected to attend the event in person at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Approximately 10 additional students participating virtually will be selected to ask questions during the mission briefing live-stream event. 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. Higher Education Opportunities 2023 NASA L’SPACE Program Audience: Undergraduate and graduate STEM students Application Deadline: Jan. 9, 2023 Contact: LSPACE@asu.edu   The NASA Lucy Student Pathway Accelerator and Competency Enabler (L'SPACE) Program is a free, online, interactive program for students interested in pursuing a career with NASA or other space organizations.   L'SPACE consists of two academies: the Mission Concept Academy and the NASA Proposal Writing and Evaluation Experience Academy. Students may participate in one academy per semester. Each 12-week academy is designed to provide unique, hands-on learning and insight into the dynamic world of the space industry. Students can expect to learn NASA mission procedures and protocols from industry professionals as they collaborate with fellow team members to complete mission-related team projects. Register Now: imaginAviation Audience: College and university students and faculty Event Date: Feb. 28 - March 2, 2023 Contact: angela.d.surgenor@nasa.gov   Join the NASA Transformative Aeronautics Concepts Program for “imaginAviation,” a virtual event that will let participants experience the latest innovations in NASA Aeronautics through the eyes of the University Innovation, Convergent Aeronautics Solutions, and the Transformational Tools and Technologies projects. In addition, this year’s event will include technology maturation and market infusion potential with support from industry, other government agencies, and the Advanced Air Vehicles, Airspace Operations and Safety, and Integrated Aviation Systems Programs.   Click here to view recordings from last year’s event.  Opportunities With Our Partners NOAA Ocean Guardian Youth Ambassador Program Application Deadline: Jan. 6, 2023 Pollution Prevention Works: A Storytelling Challenge for Students Entry Deadline: Feb. 17, 2023 American Meteorological Society Summer Courses for K-12 Educators Application Deadline: March 24, 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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