From designing the most powerful rockets for deep space exploration to building instruments that can sniff out water on Mars, NASA engineers are pioneering new ways to discover the universe.
Celebrate the third letter in STEM with these activities and resources: | | | |
Join NASA and DiscoverE for a special "Chats With Change Makers" on Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day. Tune in Thursday, Feb. 23 at noon EST to meet Cathy Koerner, a NASA leader who is guiding the development of systems that will land the first woman on the Moon and send humans to Mars. Hear her stories, ask questions, and stay tuned for a fun engineering challenge to try at home or in the classroom. | | Online Learning and Collaboration Opportunities | | Audience: Educators of grades 1-6 Session Dates: Tuesday through Friday each week through June 16 NASA’s Ames Research Center in Silicon Valley, California, is hosting a series of free education experiences. The Ames Exploration Encounter offers opportunities throughout the 2022-2023 school year for students in grades 1-6 to experience STEM in action. Virtual and in-person options are available. Availability is limited. Click here to register. | | Event Date: Thursday, Feb. 23 at 4 p.m. EST Contact: Do you have a NASA STEM activity that is engaging and involves minimal preparation? Join this month’s CONNECT-ing Hour to share NASA STEM activities that are perfect to keep in your back pocket for rainy days. Check out the CONNECT-ing group to learn more and find the template to share your favorite STEM resource by Friday, Feb. 17, then join the STEM Swap to collect exciting NASA STEM resources to use in your classroom. Not a member of NASA’s 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. | | Audience: College and university students and faculty Event Date: Tuesday, Feb. 28 - Thursday, March 2, 2023
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. | | Audience: Educators, parents, and caregivers of students in grades 8+
How did the solar system form and what effect did it have on the formation of Earth and the other planets? In this digital learning experience from Infiniscope, learners use simulations and real-world data to explain how condensation temperatures of the elements influence the properties of the planets in our solar system. | | Summer Research Opportunities | | Audience: Upcoming junior/senior undergraduate students and recent graduates who will be entering graduate school in the fall of 2023 Application Deadline: Wednesday, March 1 NASA’s Space Life Sciences Training Program (SLSTP) is a challenging 10-week experience at NASA’s Ames Research Center that pairs students with NASA scientists and engineers working on cutting-edge bioscience research. SLSTP Summer 2023 will include space biology-related projects ranging from microbial communities in microgravity to yeast-based biosensors for a lunar surface mission. Applicants must be U.S. citizens who are at least 18 years old in high academic standing (GPA of 3.2 or higher). | | Audience: Upcoming junior/senior high school students and high school STEM educators Application Deadline: Monday, March 20 Program Dates: July 17 – Aug. 11 NASA’s GeneLab for High Schools (GL4HS) program is a virtual four-week training program sponsored by NASA’s Ames Research Center. GL4HS immerses students in space life sciences with a specific focus on computational biology and omics-based bioinformatics research, the science of collecting and analyzing complex biological data such as genetic codes.
Teachers are also invited to participate and will develop resources for their own classrooms. | | Opportunities With Our Partners | | Event Date: Tuesday, Feb. 21 at 6 p.m. EST | | Application Deadline: Open Until Filled | | |
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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