NASA EXPRESS -- Your STEM Connection for July 25, 2024

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

Celebrate National Intern Day Today is National Intern Day! We're celebrating the interns who play a critical role in our mission success at every NASA center across the country. Whether they’re supporting Artemis efforts to return astronauts to the Moon, contributing to our social media presence, helping aeronautics innovations take flight, or even chronicling NASA’s rich history, our interns make us proud. Don't miss the NASA Intern Experience tomorrow at noon EDT. 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. Could a NASA internship be in your future? Applications for Spring 2025 internships are due Friday, Aug. 23. Click here for eligibility details and application information. For the latest NASA internships news, follow @NASAInternships on Instagram, @NASAInterns on X, and @NASAInterns on Facebook. More Ways to Get Involved Contact Opportunity: Amateur Radio on the International Space Station Audience: U.S. educators, informal institutions, and youth organizations Proposal Deadline: Sept. 6 Contact: education@ariss-usa.org   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.   Visit the site for proposal guidelines and forms. NASA’s International Space Apps Challenge Audience: Problem solvers of all ages and skill levels Event Date: Oct. 5-6 Contact: info@spaceappschallenge.org Registration for the 2024 NASA International Space Apps Challenge is now open. Coders, scientists, designers, storytellers, space enthusiasts, innovators, students, and teachers worldwide are invited to engage with NASA open data and its 15 space agency partners’ space-based data to address real-world problems. This year’s theme, “The Sun Touches Everything,” highlights the expansive reach of the Sun and its influence on every aspect of our environment. Regardless of background and experience, all are welcome to register to create, explore, learn, and build together during the world’s largest annual global hackathon.   Register now for a local event near you or connect virtually through the universal event. Celebrating 25 Years of NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory On July 23, 1999, NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory launched into space aboard space shuttle Columbia. Since then, Chandra has observed thousands of objects – from exploded stars and colliding galaxies to pulsars and quasars – to make unparalleled discoveries.  To celebrate 25 years of exploration, the Chandra team has released 25 new high-res images. View the collection, read the visual descriptions, or 3D print the tactile plates for all 25 images. Explore the resources below to learn more about Chandra and X-ray astronomy. Chandra Overview for Teachers and Students Paper Circuits: Light Up Exploded Stars and Constellations Sonifications: A Universe of Sound Click here to find even more NASA STEM activities and resources. Opportunities With Our Partners National Science Foundation Grant: Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers Proposal Deadline: Friday, Aug. 9 2024 National HBCU Week Conference: Sept. 15-19 Registration Open Tornadoes: Resources From the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 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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