STEM Connection: World Oceans Day | | Oceans cover more than 70% of Earth's surface and contain 97% of our planet's water. On Saturday, June 8, dive into the World Oceans Day celebration with the following STEM resources. | | Hop into a submarine and learn about ocean currents with the Go With the Flow game. | | Go on a virtual research expedition and help scientists map the world’s corals with the NEMO-Net game. | | NASA has a rich history of observing our planet. Learn how NASA is continuing to lead the way in studying our oceans from space. | | Earth is not the only ocean world in our solar system. Check out the Ocean Worlds slideshow to see where water might also be found. | | Audience: Graduate students at U.S. higher education institutions Application Deadline: Monday, June 10 Set to launch in 2028, NASA’s Dragonfly mission will send a rotorcraft lander to explore a variety of locations on Saturn’s moon Titan. Graduate students are invited to apply for a two-year term to work with Dragonfly mission team members to conduct Titan research, help formulate Dragonfly mission science and operations plans, or assist in the development of instrumentation, hardware, or testing. Applicants must be U.S. citizens pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree in the physical sciences, biological sciences, computer sciences, mathematics, or engineering. Undergraduate STEM students who will be graduating with bachelor’s degrees in May 2024 are also eligible to apply, provided that they will be enrolled in STEM graduate programs in fall 2024. Students who would be new to both planetary science and working on NASA mission teams are especially encouraged to apply. No prior coursework or research experience in geology, planetary science, or astronomy is expected or required. | | Event Date: Monday, June 24, at 3 p.m. EDT NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP) team is hosting training opportunities to assist HBCUs and MSIs in learning about capability statements and their pertinence to NASA. Participants will gain an understanding of the components of a successful capability statement and how to use them to leverage their institutions' technologies and programs to better compete for funding opportunities. Click here for training session details and to register to attend. | | Audience: All educators, students, and caregivers Next Event Date: Thursday, June 13, at 8 p.m. EDT Join NASA’s GPM mission team for a series of webinars to celebrate 10 years of Earth observations that have helped scientists improve life around the globe and better understand our water cycle. In the next webinar of the series, we’ll learn about the impacts of having too much or too little precipitation and the disasters that can occur as a result. Discover what we are learning about the connection between extreme weather events and climate change. Find out how NASA is helping us monitor and respond to natural hazards and disasters.
| | More Ways to Get Involved | | Audience: Leaders with a passion for innovation, open science, event planning, and community building Application Deadline: Saturday, June 15 Contact: The NASA International Space Apps Challenge is in search of Local Leads for the 2024 hackathon taking place in October. Local Leads work alongside NASA and the Space Apps Global Organizing Team to organize the Space Apps Challenge for a specific city or town. This includes planning a virtual or in-person local event, supporting local participants, and coordinating local collaborators, judges, and community members. Local Leads get the opportunity to join a global community of thought leaders from 185+ countries/territories to serve their local space, tech, innovation, and creative communities. | | Opportunities With Our Partners | | Event Date: Monday, June 10, at 7 p.m. EDT | | Application Deadline: Monday, June 10 | | |
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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: | | | | | | |
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