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Thursday, March 21, 2024
NASA EXPRESS -- Your STEM Connection for March 21, 2024
Check out the latest NASA opportunities for educators, students and families.
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.
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.
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:
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.
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.
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.
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Are you looking for NASA STEM materials to support your curriculum?
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.
