NASA EXPRESS -- Your STEM Connection for May 16, 2024

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

‌ ‌ ‌ Celebrate International Astronomy Day On Saturday, May 18, the world gazes skyward to celebrate International Astronomy Day. From our nearest neighbor, the Moon, to distant galaxies and beyond, astronomers study these celestial objects to help us better understand our universe. Make a STEM connection to the beauty and wonder of astronomy with these resources: NASA's Universe of Learning Cool Cosmos: Infrared Astronomy Astronomy Picture of the Day 'What's Up' Video Series Learn how to spot planets, meteor showers, and more with monthly skywatching tips from NASA. NASA's Night Sky Network Find events with amateur astronomy clubs in your area for unique stargazing experiences. Hubble Space Telescope: Activities, Gallery, and News James Webb Space Telescope: Resources for Educators Chandra X-Ray Observatory: Learning Resources Graphic Novel Series – Astrobiology: The Story of Our Search for Life in the Universe Are you curious about the origin of life on Earth and the potential for life beyond our planet? Explore the story of life in the Universe – or at least the story as we know it so far – with this series of graphic novels about the history of astrobiology.   In the latest issue, find out what it takes to become an astrobiologist. Turn the pages to learn everything from what to study in school to opportunities for starting a career as a scientist. Educator Professional Development CONNECT-ing – Summer STEM Resources Audience: Formal and informal educators of grades K-12 Event Date: Thursday, May 23, at 4 p.m. EDT Contact: hq-stemcop@mail.nasa.gov   Looking for ways to engage students during the summer? Join NASA CONNECTS for a virtual event to explore summer STEM resources available online. During this 45-minute event, a NASA STEM education specialist will provide an overview of NASA’s summer camp guides and answer questions.   Not a member of NASA’s online community of practice for educators? Click here to join CONNECTS to stay up to date on the latest NASA resources, collaborate with educators, and gain access to exclusive events. GLOBE Mission Mosquito Webinar: Unique Mappers Network Audience: Formal and informal educators, parents, and caregivers Webinar Date: Thursday, May 23, at 2 p.m. EDT Contact: cassie_soeffing@strategies.org   Join the GLOBE (Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment) program’s Mission Mosquito and Land Cover team for a professional development webinar featuring the Unique Mappers Network, a Nigerian non-profit dedicated to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, humanitarian responses, and community engagement. The team will share their experiences using GLOBE Observer's Mosquito Habitat Mapper during April 2024 for Global Citizen Science Month in collaboration with SciStarter's One Million Acts of Science goal.   Click here to register. Higher Education Opportunities NASA Aeronautics University Student Research Challenge Audience: Students at accredited U.S. colleges and universities Proposal Deadline: Thursday, June 20 Contact: HQ-USRC@mail.nasa.gov   NASA’s Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate seeks proposals for new ideas/concepts relevant to NASA aeronautics. Selected teams will receive grants for their projects and be responsible for raising a modest amount of cost-share funds through a crowdfunding platform. The process of creating and preparing a crowdfunding campaign acts as a teaching accelerator, requiring students to develop entrepreneurial skills. More STEM Resources to Explore Earthrise May 2024 Issue: Biodiversity Audience: Earth science educators of all grade levels Contact: hq-stem-communications@mail.nasa.gov This month's issue of the Earthrise e-newsletter features activities and resources to explore the variety of life on Earth. A biodiverse planet means life has many ways to survive and thrive. Earth observation is important in understanding how biodiversity is changing over time.  Click here to engage your students in the ways federal agencies are making informed decisions and solutions by tracking patterns and changes in biodiversity.  Girls STEAM Ahead With NASA Program Cookbook Audience: Informal educators and program leaders Contact: info@universe-of-learning.org   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.   This guide 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.   Looking for tips on how to use these materials? Click here for recorded webinar sessions that walk through resources and share best practices. Opportunities With Our Partners Smithsonian Exploring Space Lecture: NASA’s OSIRIS-REx Asteroid Sample Return Mission Event Date: Wednesday, May 22, at 8 p.m. EDT FBI Forensic Science Research Opportunity Applications Accepted on a Rolling Basis Sign Up to Receive "The Watch" Newsletter from the NOAA Planet Stewards Education Program 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. Explore a digital catalog of Earth and space science resources for educators of all levels — from elementary to college, to out-of-school programs. https://science.nasa.gov/learn/catalog 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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