NASA EXPRESS -- Your STEM Connection for Sept. 4, 2025

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NASA STEM Engagement Host a Q&A Session With NASA Astronauts NASA is currently accepting proposals from U.S.-based formal and informal STEM organizations to host a downlink during International Space Station Expedition 75, which runs July 2026 – February 2027. Proposals will have a special focus on space workforce.   In-flight STEM downlinks are 20-minute live video Q&A opportunities to interact with astronauts aboard the station. Proposals are due Thursday, Oct. 2. Click here to learn more and to find links for upcoming virtual information sessions. Want to see an in-flight STEM downlink in action? Tune in to see NASA astronaut Jonny Kim and JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Kimiya Yui participate in an in-flight interview from the International Space Station. They'll answer pre-recorded questions from students at The Computer School in New York City. Click here to watch the live event at 9:20 a.m. EDT on Friday, Sept. 5.   Times are tentative, and sessions are virtual. Virtual Learning Opportunities Launch Your Future: NASA Internships Webinar Registration Deadline: Monday, Sept. 8 Event Date: Tuesday, Sept. 9, at 3 p.m. EDT Contact: nasa-internships@mail.nasa.gov   Join the NASA Internships team for an interactive virtual event to explore internship opportunities and learn about eligibility and application requirements. Learn firsthand from current interns and get tips on how to make your application stand out. This session will guide you through what you need to know to kickstart your NASA journey.   Click here to register to attend. Webinar: 3D Thursdays for Rural Educators – Heliophysics and the Sun Event Date: Thursday, Sept. 11, at 8 p.m. EDT Contact: Rachael.Arens@ops.org   Join NASA’s Science Mission Directorate for a monthly series that connects rural educators to resources, networking, and professional development opportunities.   This month’s webinar will feature Christina Milotte, an education specialist with the NASA Heliophysics Education Activation Team (NASA HEAT). Learn about the Sun and ways to integrate heliophysics into educational curricula and learning activities. Click here to register to attend. More Ways to Get Involved 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. Become a NASA Response Mapper Campaign Dates: Now through Oct. 31   With hurricane season underway, NASA is inviting the public to participate in the GLOBE Observer program’s “NASA Response Mappers,” a call for data that focuses on documenting land cover changes before and after hurricanes. The project is a collaboration between the NASA Disasters Program’s Disaster Response Coordination System and the GLOBE (Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment) Program.   Anyone with a smartphone can help fill vital information gaps by submitting land cover photos before and after hurricanes.   Click here to learn how you can take part.  Are You Up for a Challenge? NASA TechRise Student Challenge Entry Deadline: Nov. 3 Contact: support@futureengineers.org   The NASA TechRise Student Challenge invites student teams in grades 6-12 to submit science and technology experiment ideas to fly on a suborbital flight vehicle. Students attending U.S. public, private, or charter schools – including those in U.S. territories – are challenged to team up to design an experiment under the guidance of an educator. A total of 60 winning teams will be selected and awarded $1,500 to build their experiment, receive an assigned spot on a NASA-sponsored suborbital flight, and get technical support from Future Engineers advisors.   Visit the TechRise website to see this year’s flight vehicles. No experience is necessary to join the challenge. Partner Opportunities Lunar and Planetary Institute Presentation: From Chemistry to Life Event Date: Thursday, Sept. 18, at 8:30 p.m. EDT U.S. Department of Energy: Community College Internships Application Deadline: Wednesday, Oct. 1 Free Course for Educators: Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience 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 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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