NASA EXPRESS -- Your STEM Connection for Feb. 19, 2026

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

NASA STEM Engagement Deadline Alert: NASA Summer 2026 Internships NASA offers several opportunities for students to undertake meaningful and challenging projects that truly make an impact on humanity. Applications for Summer 2026 internships are due Friday, Feb. 27. Ready to find your place in space? Click here to find available opportunities, frequently asked questions, and application details. And don't miss our 5 Tips to Craft a Standout NASA Internship Application! Webinars for Educators My NASA Data 2026 Encore Webinar Series Webinar Date: Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 7 p.m. EST Contact: larc-mynasadata@mail.nasa.gov   Join the My NASA Data team for a series of webinars spotlighting tools and resources to enhance Earth science learning in grades 3-12 with educational materials available through the My NASA Data website.   This month's webinar – My NASA Data: Exploring Educator Lesson Plans – will showcase lessons that can be used to create immersive educational experiences incorporating real-world data from a phenomena-based approach. Learn how My NASA Data lesson plans can be used to create meaningful connections to NASA Earth science.   Click here to find details about the webinar series and register to attend. Webinar: 3D Thursdays for Rural Educators – Amateur Radio on the International Space Station Event Date: Thursday, March 5, at 8 p.m. EST 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 Tanya Anderson, the director of education for the Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS-USA) program. Learn how ARISS-USA can connect your students with astronauts living and working on the International Space Station via 10-minute radio calls. Click here to register to attend. Open Science Training Courses NASA has developed two freely accessible open science training courses designed for learners who are seeking to enhance their knowledge of open science concepts.  Open Science 101 This free, five-module course will provide researchers, students, and the general public with a solid foundation on 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.  Open Science Essentials This course provides introductory knowledge of the principles, practices, and tools necessary to conduct open science. The course covers key topics such as open data, open peer review, and collaborative research practices. OSE is a concise, stand-alone course built on foundational concepts presented in the Open Science 101 course. Upon completion of each course, learners will earn a NASA Open Science digital badge. Click here to learn more and register for the courses.   Virtual Opportunity for High School Students Summer 2026 GeneLab for High Schools Program Application Deadline: Sunday, March 15 Program Dates: June 1 – Aug. 28 Contact: arc-gl4hs@mail.nasa.gov   NASA’s GeneLab for High Schools (GL4HS) program offers 12 weeks of on-demand training sponsored by NASA’s Biological and Physical Sciences Division. GL4HS immerses students in space life sciences with a specific focus on computational biology and omics-based bioinformatics research, the science of collecting and analyzing complex biological data such as genetic codes.   Click here for full program details and to apply. Partner Opportunities Resilient Futures Teacher Workshop 2026 Pre-registration Open Now Eye on the Future Teen Video Contest Entry Deadline: Sunday, April 19 Explore Planet Earth With Teek and Tom New Episode 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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