NASA EXPRESS -- Your STEM Connection for March 21, 2024

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

‌ ‌ ‌ Surprisingly STEM: Microgravity Plant Scientist Get ready to be intrigued by the latest "Surprisingly STEM" episode. Meet NASA horticulturalist Matt Mickens and learn how he uses light to influence plant growth, shape, and even taste. Matt also talks about his roots as a NASA intern and how his early days at the agency helped grow his career. Flex your green thumb with activities in the Moon Munchies Educator Guide. Celebrate Women's History Month With NASA Internships U.S. high school and college students are invited to join NASA internship specialists on Thursday, March 28, at 4 p.m. EDT, for an exclusive information session showcasing the vibrant and diverse next generation STEM workforce. Learn about women’s history at NASA, gain insights into the NASA internships program, hear firsthand experiences from NASA interns, and ask questions during a Q&A session. Click here to register. Collaborate With NASA CONNECTS When you join NASA CONNECTS, you gain access to great NASA content. But did you know that members also get to tap into a network of NASA experts and a community of educators from around the world? CONNECTS members can collaborate in real-time during monthly CONNECT-ing events. Mark your calendars for these upcoming CONNECT-ing opportunities: Bringing the Solar Eclipse Into Your Classroom Thursday, March 28, at 4 p.m. EDT Celebrate World Quantum Day With a Subject Matter Expert Thursday, April 11, at 4 p.m. EDT Already a member? Invite a colleague to join the community and help expand the CONNECTS network. Apply to Become an Astronaut Are you an educator looking for an opportunity that is out of this world? Former middle school educator turned current Chief Astronaut Joe Acabá is sharing his story and inviting educators who meet the qualification requirements to apply for the next class of astronauts. Applications are due Tuesday, April 2. Click here for astronaut qualifications, frequently asked questions, and application information. Are You Up for a Challenge? NASA Space Tech Art Challenge: Imagine Tomorrow Audience: Artists worldwide, ages 18+ Entry Deadline: Monday, April 15, at 5 p.m. EDT Contact: sarah.douglas@nasa.gov The NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Program is inviting artists to show the world the future of space technology. The goal of this challenge is to create posters that help people better understand the visionary aerospace concepts that might be used in future NASA missions. The posters will illustrate the appearance of the technology, as well as how and where it might be utilized in the future. Selected artworks will be featured across NASA's platforms and will also compete for a share of a $3,000 prize purse. Click here for challenge guidelines. 2024 Kibo Robot Programming Challenge – Call for U.S. Teams Audience: U.S. high school and undergraduate student teams Registration Deadline: May 13 Contact: jsc-kiborpc@mail.nasa.gov   The Kibo Robot Programming Challenge invites teams of students from around the world to create programs to move free-flying robots known as Astrobees on the International Space Station. The competition presents tasks/obstacles for students to solve using the space station’s Kibo module as a game space. Preliminary rounds will be held in multiple countries using ground-based simulations. The winning U.S. team could potentially travel to Tsukuba Space Center in Japan in November 2024 for the International Final Round.   Click here to review eligibility requirements and register for this opportunity. Opportunities With Our Partners Find Your Place in Space Week Event Dates: Saturday, April 6 - Saturday, April 13 Zero Robotics: 2024 Summer Program Registration Deadline: Friday, April 19 The LEGO Education Eclipse Collection 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/learning-resources/search/. Find NASA science resources for your classroom. The NASA Science Activation (SciAct) program connects diverse learners of all ages with science in ways that activate minds and promote a deeper understanding of our world and beyond. https://science.nasa.gov/learn 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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