Last weekend, the SpaceX Crew-7 astronauts launched to the International Space Station, bringing the current occupancy to 11 astronauts from five different countries. Make a classroom connection with these STEM resources. | | Get to know the crew with this interactive feature for kids. | | Launch learning with STEM demonstrations by astronauts. | | Looking for more ways to inspire? Visit the STEM on Station website to find lesson plans, activities, opportunities, videos, and the latest station news. | | Tune in live to watch in-flight education downlinks between students on Earth and astronauts orbiting 250 miles above in space. Students will ask questions of NASA astronauts living and working on the International Space Station.
Upcoming Downlinks: | | Wednesday, Sept. 6, at 10:10 a.m. EDT South Texas Astronomical Society Olmito, Texas | | Thursday, Sept. 7, at 10:25 a.m. EDT Dames Ferry Elementary Gray, Georgia | | | Times are tentative, and sessions are virtual.
| | Educator Professional Development | | Audience: K-12 educators Webinar Date: Thursday, Sept. 7, at 7 p.m. EDT Did you know a rocket launch is one of the loudest noises on Earth? Through The Astro-Not-Yets Explore Sound storybook and educator guide, you can help your students build their science literacy on sound, sound waves, vibrations, and NASA's Commercial Crew Program.
Join us for this online professional development session as we explore NASA's Next Gen STEM inquiry-based activities and resources. Registration closes on Wednesday, Sept. 6. Click here to register. | | NASA’s Europa Clipper mission will travel 1.8 billion miles to explore Jupiter’s icy moon, Europa. Bring the excitement of the mission into the science classroom with a pair of chemistry activities. | | Want to send your name to Europa? Click here to add your name to the “Message in a Bottle” campaign and create your own customizable artwork. | | Gain Insight Into Spaceflight Innovation | | Audience: Higher education students and faculty Event Dates: Tuesday, Sept. 19 – Thursday, Sept. 21 Join the NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts Program for its annual symposium in Houston. This event will feature progress presentations from currently funded NIAC Fellows. These presentations will cover a diverse range of research areas including revolutionary exploration systems, novel propulsion, human systems and architectures for extreme environments, and more. Click here to register to attend in person or virtually. The symposium can be accessed via livestream and will be archived for future viewing. | | Audience: Higher education students and faculty Event Dates: Tuesday, Oct. 10 – Thursday, Oct. 12 The LSIC 2023 Fall Meeting will be held at the Community College of Allegheny County in Pittsburgh, and online. The focus will be on the United States, NASA, and the Space Technology Mission Directorate's vision for enabling the development of resilient lunar infrastructure at the South Pole of the Moon during Artemis missions. An optional Transition to Commercial Lunar Operations workshop on Oct. 12 will examine commercial participation in America's return to the lunar surface. More information is available online, and there is no cost to register. All in-person attendees and foreign nationals wishing to attend virtually much register by Sept. 24. U.S. citizens attending virtually must register by Oct. 2. | | Audience: U.S. organizations of every type, including STEM education centers, higher education institutions, museums, etc. Step-1 Proposal Deadline: Oct. 6 Step-2 Proposal Deadline: Dec. 20 The GLOBE Program is a worldwide science and education program. NASA’s Earth Science Division is soliciting proposals for an organization or team of organizations to host the GLOBE Implementation Office and collaborate with NASA in the implementation of GLOBE. See the NASA NSPIRES page for more info. | | Opportunities With Our Partners | | Online Course Begins on Sept. 9 | | Application Deadline: Oct. 8 | | |
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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