NASA EXPRESS -- Your STEM Connection for Feb. 5, 2026

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

NASA STEM Engagement Celebrate Career and Technical Education Month February is Career and Technical Education Month. This annual celebration puts a spotlight on hands-on learning, technical skills development, and career readiness. Join the celebration by exploring the resources below and attending an upcoming virtual career connection event focused on skilled trade jobs at NASA. NASA Resources Explore STEM resources for colleges, universities, and technical and vocational institutions. Join Artemis Find resources and student design challenges to hone and showcase your technical skills. NASA Internships Get on-the-job experience, build technical skills, and boost career readiness. Visit the NASA STEM Search to find more activities and resources. Virtual Career Connections Welding Excellence in Space Exploration Registration Deadline: Tuesday, Feb. 10 Event Date: Thursday, Feb. 19, at 1 p.m. EST Contact: hq-virtual-engagements@mail.nasa.gov   Join us for a virtual event celebrating Career and Technical Education (CTE) month by exploring the skilled trade jobs at NASA that are helping to shape the future of transportation, technology, and exploration.   This virtual career connection event will feature a NASA welder who creates the critical joints and structures that must withstand the extreme conditions of space. During this interactive virtual broadcast, they will share their career journey and demonstrate how technical careers are essential to NASA’s most ambitious missions.   Click here to register. Exploring Skilled Trades at NASA’s Ames Research Center Registration Deadline: Tuesday, March 10 Event Date: Tuesday, March 17,  at 12:15 p.m. EDT Contact: hq-virtual-engagements@mail.nasa.gov   Join us for an interactive virtual event exploring how technical trades professionals are essential to advancing cutting-edge research and supporting groundbreaking missions.   Get a behind-the-scenes look at NASA’s Ames Research Center in Mountain View, California, and hear valuable insights from a NASA expert who will share their career journey. The session will include a Q&A for students to engage with the panelists.   Click here to register. Coming Up Later This Month Mark your calendar to stay up to date with these upcoming events to make timely STEM connections! Friday, Feb. 6: Celebrate the opening of the 2026 Winter Olympics by exploring the science behind the sports with AstrOlympics. Sunday, Feb. 8: Make a STEM connection to the Super Bowl with NASA resources about science and sports. No earlier than Wednesday, Feb. 11:  Be a virtual guest for the launch of NASA's SpaceX Crew-12 mission to the International Space Station. Saturday, Feb. 14: Celebrate Valentine's Day with downloadable space-themed cards. Friday, Feb. 27: Don't miss the deadline to submit your application for Summer 2026 NASA Internships. More to Explore Bring Space Exploration to Your Classroom With NASA’s Artifact Module Request Deadline: Friday, Feb. 20 Contact: hq-nasa-awg@mail.nasa.gov   NASA’s Artifact Program offers your organization the opportunity to enhance STEM education and spark curiosity in future innovators by bringing authentic space artifacts into your classroom or exhibit. Enrich your curriculum with various historical items from NASA’s collection, from spacecraft models and mission equipment to astronaut gear and engineering instruments.   Visit the Artifact Module website for details on available artifacts, eligibility criteria, and the application process. Partner Opportunities Celebrate Valentine's Day With NOAA Event Date: Saturday, Feb. 14 Genes in Space Contest Submission Deadline: Tuesday, April 14 National Science Foundation Video Playlist: [Olympics] Science of Sports 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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