NASA EXPRESS -- Your STEM Connection for June 5, 2025

Check out NASA's latest STEM opportunities and resources.

NASA STEM Engagement Celebrate National Safety Month June is National Safety Month. While safety is a core value at NASA year round, this month puts a spotlight on the importance of safety in all aspects of life: at home, in the workplace, and even in space!  Surprisingly STEM: Wildfire Aeronautics Researcher Learn how Kathryn Chapman is studying ways to use drones to keep firefighters safe.  STEMonstrations: Lab Safety Get tips for how to stay safe in the science lab from astronauts on the International Space Station. Houston, We Have a Podcast Episode: NASA Safety Culture Activity: Design a Drone Safety Poster Artemis Emergency Egress System: Crew Safety in Action  Visit the NASA STEM Search to find more activities and resources. Coming Up Later This Month Mark your calendar to stay up to date with these upcoming events to make timely STEM connections! Sunday, June 8: Make an ocean ecosystem dessert to celebrate World Oceans Day. Wednesday, June 11: Observe the full Moon, then learn about Moon phases with a sandwich cookie activity. Friday, June 20: Celebrate the start of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Monday, June 23, and Friday, June 27: Watch astronauts on the International Space Station answer student questions during a live Q&A session. Monday, June 30: Explore space rocks for Asteroid Day. Higher Education Opportunities Dragonfly Student and Early Career Investigator Program Application Deadline: Monday, June 9 Contact: DRAGONFLY-SEO-LEADERSHIP-L@LISTSERV.JHUAPL.EDU   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 2025 are also eligible to apply, provided that they will be enrolled in STEM graduate programs in fall 2025.   Click here for program details. Call for Proposals: NASA's Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate's University Leadership Initiative Proposal Deadline: Thursday, June 26 Contact: hq-univpartnerships@mail.nasa.gov   The University Leadership Initiative provides the opportunity for university teams to exercise leadership in proposing technical challenges, defining multidisciplinary solutions, establishing peer review mechanisms, and applying innovative strategies to strengthen research impact. Multiple awards are anticipated with nominal annual budgets in the $1 to 2 million range per award. Awards will have a maximum duration of four years.   Click here for full proposal guidelines. More to Explore Search for Spinoffs Game Did you know that many everyday objects have a connection to NASA? Learn about the space innovations in your life and around your home with this fun, interactive game! Your Name in Landsat Spell out your name (or a pet, family member, or significant other’s name) with Earth features seen by Landsat during its more than 50 years of satellite observations. Partner Opportunities Virtual Training Opportunities From Infiniscope Next Session Date: Wednesday, June 18 Boys and Girls Clubs Invited to Take Virtual Trips to Extreme Environments Applications Open Now Participatory Science Opportunity: EZIE-Magnetometer Applications Open 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/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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