NASA EXPRESS -- Your STEM Connection for Aug. 21, 2025

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

NASA STEM Engagement Make a STEM Connection: NISAR Mission Last month, the U.S.-India satellite called NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) launched on a mission to observe and measure our planet like never before. Its radar, the first of its kind in space, will systematically map Earth, measuring changes of our planet's surface as small as a centimeter. Make a STEM connection to this trailblazing mission to study our home planet with these resources and activities. NISAR Overview Video: Tracking Earth's Changes From Space Article: Five Things to Know About NISAR Math Challenge: Orbit Observation Use the mathematical concept pi to figure out how much data is collected daily by the NISAR spacecraft. Activity: Making Topographic Maps Draw and interpret topographic maps while learning about technology used to map Earth and other worlds. Read About It: Glaciers on the Move See how glaciers look from space, then create your own mini mountain glacier out of sand, water, and cornstarch.  Do you want to learn more about how tracking tiny movements can mean big impacts for Earth science research? Check out this Teachable Moment article for more background information about the NISAR mission and activities to bring the concepts to life. Explore Art and Astronomy With Cosmic Canvas From NASA's Universe of Learning Looking for ways to explore art and astronomy in your library, science center, museum, or other lifelong learning space? Use the new Cosmic Canvas Program Guides from NASA's Universe of Learning to run 90-minute programs or individual activities about Exoplanets and Stellar Evolution.   Each Cosmic Canvas activity blends art and astronomy to spark curiosity, and includes step-by-step instructions, background science information and videos, tips and adaptations, and free downloadable materials.   Visit the Program Guides page to learn more and get started. Virtual Learning Opportunities Webinar: An Intro to Citizen Science Event Resources for Libraries Event Date: Tuesday, Aug. 26, at 1 p.m. EDT Contact: sarah@gmri.org   Calling all librarians! Join the NASA Citizen Science team for an online event to explore their new Librarian Starter Kit. This kit includes everything librarians need to host a NASA Science program that invites patrons of all ages to “Do NASA Science” by participating in real NASA research projects that help investigate mysteries of the universe.   Click here to learn more about this one-hour virtual event and to register to attend. Webinar Series: NASA Aeronautics 101 Next Event Date: Wednesday, Aug. 27, 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. Attendees will get the latest updates on NASA aeronautics missions, 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. Virtual Event: NASA’s Career Day 2025 Registration Deadline: Thursday, Sept. 4 Event Dates:  Monday, Sept. 15 – Friday, Sept. 19 Contact: hq-virtual-engagements@mail.nasa.gov   NASA has big plans for exploring the Moon, Mars, and beyond – and we’ll need more than astronauts, engineers, and scientists to accomplish our goals. Whether you’re pursuing a four-year degree, attending a two-year community college program, or getting hands-on technical training, there is a place in space for you!   Join us for a virtual event to explore the variety of career options at NASA. Participants will get the chance to engage directly with NASA employees and gain access to NASA resources. Throughout the week, visit our interactive platform to take virtual tours of NASA facilities and learn about a variety of career options. And don’t miss an opportunity to ask questions during Thursday’s live panel sessions.   Click here for full event details and to register to attend. More to Explore Call for Reviewers: My NASA Data Priority Deadline: Friday, Sept. 5 Contact: barbie.buckner@nasa.gov   Are you a teacher who is interested in using My NASA Data in your classroom? Are you looking to make an impact in Earth science education? Consider joining the My NASA Data Product Review Team and/or the Data Visualization User Working Group for the 2025-2026 school year.   Volunteers on the Product Review Team will review lessons and provide feedback about hands-on experience and resources. Data Visualization User Working Group volunteers will provide feedback on the My NASA Data Earth System Data Explorer, our data visualization tool for use in lesson planning or with students.   Click here for commitment details and to apply. Partner Opportunities Smithsonian Lecture: The Right Stuff With Astronaut Mike Massimino Event Date: Thursday, Sept. 4, at 8 p.m. EDT National Science Foundation Grant: Computer and Information Science and Engineering: Future Computer Research Application Deadline: Thursday, Sept. 11 New Game from NOAA SciJinks: Weather Memory Match Play 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 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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