NASA EXPRESS -- Your STEM Connection for July 17, 2025

Check out NASA's latest STEM opportunities and learning resources.

NASA STEM Engagement New STEMonstration: 3D Printing 3D printing is transforming space exploration, allowing astronauts to manufacture tools, experiment with new materials, and develop technologies for future missions. In the latest STEMonstration episode, NASA astronaut Suni Williams explains how 3D printing technology is used on the International Space Station to support groundbreaking research and prepare for missions to the Moon and Mars.   Watch the video, then check out the career connection to explore some of the many career pathways related to 3D printing.   Click here to explore more STEMonstrations and activities. Creative Fun With NASA STEM Send summertime boredom packing with creative and crafty NASA activities. Enter the NASA Space Place Art Challenge NASA Aeronautics X-59 Cross-Stitch Activity Make a Comet on a Stick NASA's Space Jam: Make Music With Code Learn How to Draw Artemis Visit the NASA STEM Search to find more activities and resources. Virtual Learning Opportunities Webinar Series: NASA Aeronautics 101 Next Event Date: Wednesday, July 23, at 6 p.m. EDT Contact: dave.e.berger@nasa.gov   Join NASA’s Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate for a monthly virtual event about aeronautics research taking place at NASA. This month, attendees will get the latest updates on NASA’s Quesst mission and the X-59 aircraft that aims to quiet the boom of supersonic flight. Participants will also explore career pathways to NASA and discover student aeronautics opportunities. A Q&A session will follow the presentation.   This event is intended for students attending community colleges, trade and technical schools, and universities – but all are welcome to attend.   Webinars take place on the fourth Wednesday of each month. Click here to find login information for the event. Open Science 101 Training Course Registration Deadline: Sept. 30 Contact: hq-openscience@mail.nasa.gov   NASA’s Open Science 101 course provides the foundational knowledge of the principles and best practices for conducting open science. Researchers, students, and the public are invited to register for this free, five-module course to learn about the principles of open science; how to plan, conduct, and participate in open science research projects; legal and ethical considerations when planning open science projects; and open science best practices.   Click here to learn more and register for the course. More to Explore Contact Opportunity: Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) Informational Webinar: Wednesday, July 30 Proposal Deadline: Friday, August 29 Contact: education@ariss-usa.org   Proposals are currently being accepted 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, 2026. To maximize the events, ARISS is looking for organizations that will draw large numbers of participants and integrate the contact into a well-developed STEM engagement plan. Radio contacts are approximately 10 minutes.   Click here for proposal guidelines and forms. Partner Opportunities CineSpace Short Film Competition Entry Deadline: Sept. 7 GEM Fellowship Program Application Deadline: Nov. 14 National Science Foundation Education and Training Opportunities Various Deadlines 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 nasa.gov/learning-resources/  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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