NASA EXPRESS -- Your STEM Connection for May 29, 2025

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NASA STEM Engagement Moon Mascot Needed! People of all ages from around the world are invited to design the zero gravity indicator for the Artemis II mission! This small plush object will fly around the Moon inside the Orion capsule to indicate when the Artemis II astronauts reach the weightlessness of space. Submissions must include drawings or renderings of the object and a short description of the design. Submissions are due Monday, June 16. There are lots of fun prizes available! Visit the Moon Mascot website for challenge details. Ways to Get Involved NASA Space Apps Challenge Seeks Navigators for 2025 Hackathon Application Deadline: Thursday, June 26 Hackathon Dates: Oct. 4-5 Contact: info@spaceappschallenge.org   Navigators are NASA Space Apps Challenge community members who have demonstrated excellence in the program or in relevant fields such as science, data, technology, and space. Navigators work remotely to guide and support hackathon participants, connect with NASA experts, and review resources and projects. The role is entirely virtual, with tasks ranging from a few weeks prior to the hackathon, during the hackathon two-day event, and in the weeks following the hackathon for those participating in the judging process.   Click here for more information. Space Cloud Watch Needs Your Pictures of Night-Shining Clouds   The Space Cloud Watch project is collecting observation data and photographs of noctilucent clouds. These night-shining clouds are rare, high-altitude clouds that glow with a blue silvery hue at dusk or dawn when the Sun shines on them from below the horizon. These ice clouds typically occur near the North and South Poles but are increasingly being reported at mid- and low latitudes. Observing them helps scientists better understand how human activities may affect our atmosphere. Your observations, when combined with satellite data and model simulations, can help scientists figure out why these noctilucent clouds are more frequently appearing at mid-low latitudes.   Click here for more information. Virtual Learning Opportunity My NASA Data Webinar: Discover the Newly Enhanced Earth System Data Explorer Webinar Date: July 30 at 1 p.m. EDT Contact: barbie.buckner@nasa.gov   Join My NASA Data for a webinar to explore the newly enhanced Earth System Data Explorer, a powerful tool for visualizing and analyzing NASA’s extensive Earth science data. Learn about the latest features, including the double line plot, side-by-side map comparison, and the option to display maps using an accessible palette – all designed to make data analysis more flexible and engaging.   Click here to register for this webinar. Spotlight on NASA Careers NASA is more than astronauts. The agency employs scientists, engineers, IT specialists, human resource specialists, accountants, writers, photographers, and many other kinds of people working together to break barriers to achieve the seemingly impossible. Mathematicians use their expert knowledge of math to solve problems and gain new understanding about how our world works. Science is about exploring answers to questions. A scientist uses research and evidence to form hypotheses, test variables, and then share their findings. Technologists are professionals who research, develop, and test emerging technologies. They also find useful ways to put new technologies to work. An engineer applies scientific principles to design, build, and test machines, systems, or structures to meet specific needs. Click here to explore more about NASA careers. Partner Opportunities Oak Ridge Associated Universities: Virtual Sessions for Teachers Next Event Date: Monday, June 2, at 1 p.m. EDT Become a NOAA Ocean Guardian School Application Deadline: Tuesday, July 1 Computational Astronomy Workshop for Middle and High School Educators Online Course Begins Sept. 7 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/learning-resources/nasa-express. Are you looking for NASA STEM materials? Search hundreds of resources at https://www.nasa.gov/learning-resources/search. Check out the ‘Science for Everyone’ website! Science starts with questions, leading to discoveries. Visit https://science.nasa.gov/for-everyone. To view the site in Spanish, visit https://ciencia.nasa.gov. Are you looking for more NASA prizes, challenges, and crowdsourcing opportunities? Visit https://www.nasa.gov/get-involved/ to find ways to contribute to NASA’s work. Share This Email Share This Email Share This Email NASA Office of STEM Engagement We are engaging students in NASA’s exciting missions, broad range of careers, and unique opportunities. Visit stem.nasa.gov  Follow NASA STEM The National Aeronautics and Space Administration As explorers, pioneers, and innovators, we boldly expand frontiers in air and space to inspire and serve America and to benefit the quality of life on Earth. Visit nasa.gov Follow NASA

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