In the latest STEMonstration episode, NASA astronaut Nicole Mann demonstrates the role water plays aboard the International Space Station and explains what makes water so important for life as we know it. Discover how astronauts water vegetables growing in microgravity and explore the six properties of water that distinguish it from other liquids. Check out the Classroom Connection lesson plan to determine how water’s molecular structure relates to its unique properties. For more STEMonstrations and activities, visit the STEM on Station website. | | Educator Professional Development | | Audience: STEM educators Event Date: Tuesday, May 23, at 7 p.m. EDT UAVs (uncrewed aerial vehicles) have been part of NASA’s fleet for a long time, serving as telecommunications relay platforms and providing remote sensing for Earth science studies, hyperspectral imaging for agriculture monitoring, and storm tracking.
In this webinar, participants will explore the NASA STEM activity “3, 2, 1… Lunch!” that challenges students to use block programming to navigate a UAV through or around obstacles. This session will share NASA aeronautics resources, background information, and teaching strategies to bring Aeronaut-X to your classroom. Click here to register. | | Audience: STEM educators
Stay connected with NASA this summer and elevate your STEM teaching by joining NASA CONNECTS. Our community provides access to a wealth of resources, from the latest NASA updates to exclusive events, and opportunities to collaborate with like-minded educators. Whether you're seeking inspiration, guidance, or fresh ideas, we've got you covered. Help us expand our network of innovative educators by inviting your colleagues to join CONNECTS. Together, we can transform STEM education and empower the next generation of explorers. | | Audience: Community college students who are U.S. citizens Application Deadline: June 26 NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars (NCAS) supports community college students seeking to transfer to a 4-year institution or go directly to the labor force by engaging them in authentic learning experiences. Applications for Mission 1: Discover are open now. Participants will take part in a five-week, self-paced online course featuring subject matter experts who introduce scholars to NASA missions and research dedicated to space exploration, technology, and aeronautics research. | | Audience: Higher education faculty and students Step-A Proposal Deadline: July 6 Contact: The University Leadership Initiative provides the opportunity for university teams to exercise leadership in proposing technical challenges, defining multidisciplinary solutions, establishing peer review mechanisms, and applying innovative strategies to strengthen research impact. Multiple awards are anticipated with nominal annual budgets in the $1 million to $2 million range per award. Awards will have a maximum duration of four years. | | Are You Up for a Challenge? | | Audience: Astronomy enthusiasts of all ages Entry Deadline: July 31 Join NASA's Universe of Learning for an exciting opportunity to use real astronomical data and tools to create your own beautiful image of the dramatic Phantom Galaxy, where a spectacular spiral structure and large vacuous bubbles have been shaped by large and small-scale events throughout the galaxy. Capture your own real-time telescope image using datasets from the ground-based MicroObservatory Network and space-based missions from NASA, the European Space Agency, and the Canadian Space Agency (Webb, Hubble, Chandra, Spitzer, and XMM-Newton). NASA experts may comment on creations highlighted as standout entries. | | Audience: Students, teachers, parents, and caregivers Wheel ciphers have been used for thousands of years to hide messages in secret code. Practice your engineering skills by coloring, cutting, and assembling your own ground station antenna, similar to the antennas used by NASA to send and receive information from space. Then use your antenna as a wheel cipher to help NASA decode three secret messages sent from across the galaxy. | | Audience: Informal educators and program leaders Create your own "Girls STEAM Ahead With NASA" events using NASA’s Universe of Learning resources. Like any typical cookbook, the Program Cookbook includes recipes for events that are ordered by topic. The cookbook includes sample event scenarios that can be used exactly as outlined to create hour-long events. Or you can mix and match resources to create events tailored to your audience’s needs and interests. | | Opportunities With Our Partners | | Date: Wednesday, May 24, at 8 p.m. EDT | | Application Deadline: Sunday, June 4 | | |
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: | | | | | | |
