NASA EXPRESS -- Your STEM Connection for March 23, 2023

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

‌ ‌ ‌ Make a STEM Connection: Spot Planets and a Crescent Moon After Sunset Want to sneak a peek at a planet? Tonight and tomorrow, the Moon and Venus will be hanging out together in the western sky just after sunset. The latest "What's Up?" video has skywatching tips for planet-spotting. Explore more astronomy resources at the links below. Learn How to Use Your Smartphone for Astrophotography Track Our Celestial Neighbor With a Moon Phases Calculator Find Astronomy Clubs and Events: Join the Night Sky Network Virtual STEM Opportunities Ask NASA – What to Know Before Applying for NASA Grants and Cooperative Agreements Audience: Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) Event Date: Wednesday, March 29 at 2:30 p.m. EDT Contact: hq-dl-grants-policy-compliance@mail.nasa.gov   Do you have questions about applying for NASA grants? Don’t miss a virtual discussion aimed at MSIs that have not received NASA grants or cooperative agreement awards in the past or would like a refresher on applicable rules and tools. NASA representatives will share best practices and considerations in applying for grants and cooperative agreement funding, discuss programs relevant to the MSI community, and answer questions about applying for NASA grants. Click here to register. Join NASA CONNECTS for CONNECT-ing Hour Audience: STEM educators Event Date: Thursday, March 30 at 6 p.m. EDT Contact: hq-stemcop@mail.nasa.gov   As NASA CONNECTS continues to celebrate Women’s History Month, this month’s CONNECT-ing hour will focus on strategies to engage girls in STEM. Join other CONNECTS members for a discussion about what approaches they are taking both in the classroom and in the community to help engage female students in STEM subjects. Don’t forget to check out the CONNECT-ing group for updates and to stay connected.   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. Higher Education Opportunities Call for Proposals: MUREP Curriculum Awards (MCA) Funding Opportunity Audience: Universities, colleges and community colleges designated as Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) Virtual Information Session: Thursday, April 6 Proposal Deadline: May 1 Contact: MCA@nasaprs.com   NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement’s Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP) is seeking proposals from Minority Serving Institutions to strengthen the research capacity of MSIs and enable students’ capacity for research in areas of priority to NASA. The MCA opportunity seeks to engage diverse students in authentic learning experiences through curriculum improvement and development, and culturally relevant and responsive teaching, learning, and support. Full proposal and virtual information session details can be found here. 2024 Moon to Mars eXploration Systems and Habitation Academic Innovation Challenge Audience: Higher education faculty and students Proposal Deadline: April 28 Contact: xhab@spacegrant.org   In collaboration with the National Space Grant Foundation, NASA is challenging university teams to develop innovative design ideas related to space habitats and deep space exploration missions. Challenge teams take part in real-world, hands-on design, research and development opportunities. Select teams will receive $20,000 to $50,000 awards to design and produce studies or functional products that bridge strategic knowledge gaps, increase capabilities, and lower technology risks related to NASA’s Moon to Mars space exploration missions. Awardees will follow a tailored systems-engineering process with projects to be completed in the May 2024 time frame. NASA L’SPACE Program – Summer 2023 Audience: Undergraduate and Graduate STEM Students Application Deadline: May 7 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. Host an In-flight Education Downlink NASA Next Gen STEM is currently accepting proposals for U.S.-based education organizations to host a downlink during International Space Station Expedition 70, which runs from September 2023 to March 2024.   In-flight education downlinks are 20-minute live video Q&A opportunities for students and educators to interact with astronauts aboard the station. Proposals are due May 15. Email us for more information on how to submit a proposal or visit our website. More STEM Resources to Explore New Content Monthly in 2023: NASA's Advanced Air Mobility Playbook Activities Audience: Educators and students in grades 5-12   NASA’s Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) research will transform our communities by bringing the movement of people and goods off the ground, on demand, and into the sky using air taxis and drones. Learn about this exciting new mode of air transportation through this monthly video series and corresponding hands-on activities. In the Drone Sensor Solutions Activity, students learn about the types of sensors installed on drones and how these sensors can improve safety while the drone flies autonomously. Stay tuned for more exciting activities to learn about AAM each month! Opportunities With Our Partners Department of Energy: Economic Justice and Clean Energy Opportunity Open Until Filled, Selections Start on April 15 U.S. Department of Education Launches the "Your Place in Space" Challenge Submission Deadline: Oct. 30 Data in the Classroom: Modules From the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Available Now 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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