April is Citizen Science Month. Join the celebration by collecting data, analyzing results, and helping scientists solve real-world problems.
Visit the websites below to find out how you can take part in NASA science. | | Sunday, April 14, is World Quantum Day, a celebration aimed at promoting the understanding of quantum science and technology. NASA uses quantum technology to support research and development across the agency. | | Did you know that quantum physics touches our lives every day? It's the branch of science that investigates the nature of energy and matter – like the activity happening inside atoms – in order to make sense of the smallest things in nature. Learn about the basics of quantum and how NASA plans to use this technology to communicate in space through our Quantum 101 Comic. | | | Join the NASA CONNECTS team for a community event today at 4 p.m. EDT to hear from a quantum science expert. Click here for event details.
Looking for more ways to make a STEM connection to quantum? Students in grades 3-6 can test out their binary coding skills with the Quantum Code Crunchers activity.
Click here to find more STEM resources from the Space Communications and Navigation (SCaN) team. | | You're invited to an online showcase of artwork created by 16 undergraduate Psyche Inspired interns from around the U.S. View the creative ways they are sharing the science, engineering, technology, and teamwork of NASA's Psyche mission. Hear from student artists in their own words, download a virtual goody bag, and learn how to apply for next year’s internship. The online event takes place Tuesday, April 16, to Friday, April 26. | | Audience: Faculty and administrators at Minority Serving Institutions and Historically Black Colleges and Universities Event Date: Tuesday, April 16 - Thursday, April 18 This hybrid event hosted at Clark Atlanta University invites faculty to network with NASA subject matter experts, prime contractors, and other partners. The goal of this event is to build relationships that enhance partnerships and maximize opportunities.
The event will include technical workshops to assist participants in strengthening their organization's readiness to apply for NASA funding.
| | Audience: Higher education faculty and students Proposal Deadline: Friday, April 26 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 $13,000 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 2025 time frame. | | Audience: Students ages 13-18 Entry Deadline: Tuesday, April 30 Contact: How can drones and advanced technologies improve responses to natural disasters? Students are invited to help NASA envision new ways to use uncrewed aerial vehicles to help reduce natural disaster risks, help mitigate the situation during a natural disaster, and/or help rebuild after a natural disaster has occurred. Teams of two to four participants are challenged to build a presentation for NASA experts to explain how their drone technology helps in one or all three of these areas. Selected teams will have an opportunity to chat with a NASA expert about how they contribute to current aeronautics challenges. Selected designs may also be shared on NASA social media platforms and more. | | Audience: K-12 STEM teacher trainers Application Deadline: Friday, May 3 Workshop Dates: June 25-27 Are you a K-12 teacher trainer looking for new STEM resources, toolkits, and classroom activities to share? Do you want to learn with other trainers to deepen your practice? If so, visit the NASA STEM Gateway to apply for the Next Gen STEM 101 Train the Trainer Workshop at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland. Attendees will learn about NASA-specific resources, develop practical skills in implementing NASA STEM activities, gain insights into strategies for effectively supporting educators implementing science and engineering practices in classrooms, and network with other teacher trainers from across the country. | | Audience: U.S. educators, informal institutions, and youth organizations Informational Webinar: Proposal Deadline: May 19 ARISS-US is accepting proposals from U.S. schools, museums, and community youth organizations (working individually or together) to host an amateur radio contact with an astronaut aboard the International Space Station between Jan. 1 and June 30, 2025. To maximize these events, ARISS-US is looking for organizations that will draw large numbers of participants and integrate the contact into a well-developed education plan. Radio contacts are approximately 10 minutes. | | Opportunities With Our Partners | | Application Deadline: Tuesday, May 7 | | | |
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: | | | | | | |
