NASA EXPRESS -- Your STEM Connection for July 18, 2024

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

Apollo 11 Moon Landing Anniversary Fifty-five years ago, on July 20, 1969, this "small step" made history during the Apollo 11 mission. Today, those first steps on the Moon by astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin continue to inspire the Artemis Generation. Are you ready to take the next giant leap? Learn more about the Artemis missions that will return astronauts to the lunar surface. Make, Compete, Teach, Learn: Find Your Way to Join Artemis Children's Book and STEM Resources: You Are Going Get Hands-On With the Artemis Camp Experience Click here to find even more NASA STEM activities and resources. Higher Education Opportunities NASA Internship Experience: Insights From Interns and Mentors Audience: Prospective NASA interns Event Date:  Friday, July 26, at noon EDT Contact: michelle.l.bogden@nasa.gov   In celebration of NASA intern week, join NASA interns and mentors for a virtual event showcasing the vibrant and diverse next generation STEM workforce. Hear firsthand experiences from three current interns and get advice and feedback from three NASA mentors. Learn about NASA internships and get insights into the application process. Explore the many opportunities available and ask questions during a Q&A session. Click here to register. NASA L’SPACE Program – Fall 2024 Audience: Undergraduate and Graduate STEM Students Application Deadline: Sept. 1 Contact: LSPACE@asu.edu   The NASA Lucy Student Pathway Accelerator and Competency Enabler (L'SPACE) Program is a free, online, interactive program for students interested in pursuing a career with NASA or other space organizations.   L'SPACE consists of two academies: the Mission Concept Academy and the NASA Proposal Writing and Evaluation Experience Academy. Students may participate in one academy per semester. Each 12-week academy is designed to provide hands-on learning and insight into the dynamic world of the space industry. Students can expect to learn NASA mission procedures and protocols from industry professionals as they collaborate with fellow team members to complete mission-related team projects. More Resources to Explore Free Online Course About Asteroids, Comets, and Meteorites Audience: Educators, STEM enthusiasts, and students in high school and college   Our solar system is made up of much more than the Sun and the major planets and their moons. Other small objects, including asteroids and comets, along with the pieces of them that have fallen to Earth as meteorites, provide important insights into the formation of our solar system. In this free course, part of the NASA Psyche Mission Innovation Toolkit, you will learn about these objects and explore NASA missions, as well as jobs and hobbies, that gather information about them. NASA eClips Newsletter: Your Ultimate Summer Resource Audience: Educators of grades K-12   Help learners STEMify their summer through hands-on and engaging activities curated by the NASA eClips team. The latest NASA eClips newsletter has something for everyone - including eClips videos, resources, and design challenges, as well as partner activities and other recommended summer activities. Activities are organized by the amount of time they will take so you can easily plan your day around them. Save the Date: International Observe the Moon Night On Sept. 14, you are invited to join observers around the world in learning about lunar science and exploration, making celestial observations, and honoring cultural and personal connections to the Moon. This annual, worldwide public engagement event takes place when the Moon is close to first quarter – a great phase for evening observing.   You can participate in International Observe the Moon Night from wherever you are. Attend or host a virtual or in-person event, or join in as an individual observer. Click here to register. Opportunities With Our Partners Supersized STEM: All About Planning for Science Festivals and Big STEM Events Online Workshop Date: Tuesday, July 23, at 2 p.m. EDT Webinar: Create Your Own Astronomy Masterpiece to Inspire and Engage Registration Deadline: Friday, July 26 National Weather Service: Heat Safety for Kids and Teens 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/education/materials/. 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. Share This Email Share This Email Share This Email 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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