NASA EXPRESS -- Your STEM Connection for July 10, 2025

Check out NASA's latest STEM opportunities and resources.

NASA STEM Engagement Celebrating Three Years of Science With NASA's James Webb Space Telescope On July 12, 2022, the first images from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope were revealed. Since then, Webb has been peering into our universe with its unprecedented power to detect and analyze otherwise invisible infrared light. In just three years, it has collected nearly 550 terabytes of data, yielding more than 1,600 research papers. Celebrate this milestone with the stories and resources below. Three Years of Science: Ten Cosmic Surprises From NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Fun and Learning: Art Projects, Games, Models, Podcasts, Posters, and More For Educators: Activities and More for Formal and Informal STEM Settings Summer Fun With NASA STEM Get outside and spark summer learning with fun, hands-on NASA activities. Measure Wind Speed With a Homemade Anemometer Design, Build, and Fly a Tetrahedral Kite Make Handprint Art Using Ultraviolet Light Use Energy From the Sun to Make S'mores Learn About Clouds and Make a Mobile Visit the NASA STEM Search to find more activities and resources. Virtual STEM Opportunities Watch Astronauts on the International Space Station Answer Student Questions Event Date: Monday, July 14, at 10:05 a.m. EDT Contact: JSC-Downlinks@mail.nasa.gov   Tune in to see NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers and Station Commander Takuya Onishi from JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) participate in a live, in-flight interview with campers at Seacamp Association, Inc. in Big Pine Key, Florida. They will answer student questions and discuss life, work, and research aboard the orbital outpost. Visit the In-Flight STEM Downlinks website for additional information and to learn how your school, community college, university, or organization can host a downlink. My NASA Data Webinar: Discover the Newly Enhanced Earth System Data Explorer Webinar Date: Wednesday, 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. More to Explore Design the Mission Patch for NASA’s Next HERA Campaign Submission Deadline: Oct. 15 Contact: dina.f.maron@nasa.gov   Did you know NASA simulates crewed space missions with the Human Exploration Research Analog (HERA)? HERA is a two-and-a-half story, 650-square-foot habitat at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. In 2026, four missions will take place inside HERA with crews of four volunteers who will live isolated and confined during 45-day simulated trips to the Moon.   K-12 students at private and public schools in the U.S. are invited to design the patches for these upcoming missions. Winners will work with a Human Research Program graphic designer to turn their concept into a reality.   Click here for challenge details.  Partner Opportunities Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Virtual Story Time: The Earth's Shield Event Date: Friday, July 11, at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. EDT Polar STEAM Fellows, Funded by the National Science Foundation Application Deadline: Friday, Aug. 8 Discovery Education: Career Connect 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/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 Us on Social Media 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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