In meteorology, March 1 is considered the first day of the spring season. But the vernal equinox on Monday, March 20 officially marks the start of astronomical spring in the Northern Hemisphere. Make a classroom connection to this special spot in Earth's yearly trip around the Sun with these STEM resources. | | Did you celebrate Pi Day by testing your mathematical skills with this year's new illustrated planetary puzzlers from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory? Answer keys have been posted so you can check your work. | | Did you know that by joining NASA CONNECTS, you get more than just access to NASA content? You also get connected with agency experts and a community of educators from across the country. Once a member, you can collaborate on NASA STEM resources, join groups with educators interested in similar fields, receive invitations to exclusive events, and much more.
Visit with us and learn more about NASA CONNECTS at one of these upcoming events: | | NSTA Atlanta March 22-25 Booth 437 | | CONNECT-ing Thursday, March 30 6 p.m. EDT | | CONNECTS Talks Tuesday, April 4 4 p.m. EDT | | Already a member of CONNECTS? Invite a colleague to join the community and help expand the CONNECTS network. | | Audience: Formal and informal educators and students in middle school and high school Application Deadline: Friday, March 24 Event Date: Thursday, April 20 Registration is open for in-person participation in NASA's Earth Day Briefing for Students, a hybrid event being hosted at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. A select number of schools and informal educational groups will be invited to attend. Schools and organizations are responsible for their own travel to Kennedy. The selected groups will have access to special behind-the-scenes tours of Kennedy’s wildlife preserves and participate in a briefing just like professional media outlets.
All schools and organizations are welcome to join virtually as a panel of four NASA experts discuss Earth science and conservation topics and respond to student questions. The event will broadcast live on NASA TV from 1-2 p.m. EDT on Thursday, April 20. | | Audience: Accredited U.S. universities Application Deadline: Thursday, April 13 NASA’s Space Technology Mission Directorate is seeking proposals from accredited U.S. universities on behalf of outstanding early career faculty members who are beginning independent research careers. The Early Career Faculty solicitation seeks to accelerate the development of groundbreaking, high-risk/high-payoff space technologies to support future space science and exploration needs.
Grants will be funded up to $200,000 each per year, with a maximum duration of three years. | | Audience: Women’s Colleges and Universities (WCUs) listed within the solicitation Proposal Deadline: Monday, April 17 NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement’s Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP) is seeking proposals from Women’s Colleges and Universities to help engage and retain more women in STEM degrees and careers. This initiative seeks to address the significant gender gap and disparate experiences of women in STEM in the United States, both in higher education and in the workforce. Full proposal and virtual information session details can be found here. | | The latest NASA eClips newsletter explores the challenges of growing plants on Earth and beyond through NASA eClips videos and hands-on activities. Plus, don't miss an opportunity to register your students to present during an Earth Day 2023 celebration and earn Virtual Badges to celebrate their work. Additional related Partner Resources help enrich these learning opportunities. | | Opportunities With Our Partners | | Next Event: Friday, March 17 at 2 p.m. EDT | | Application Deadline: Friday, March 31 | | |
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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