NASA EXPRESS -- Your STEM Connection for Feb. 26, 2026

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

NASA STEM Engagement Celebrate National Engineers Week It's National Engineers Week! From designing the most powerful rockets for deep space exploration to building instruments that can sniff out water on Mars, NASA engineers are pioneering new ways to discover the universe. Celebrate the third letter in STEM with these resources and activities. Career Spotlight Article: Engineer Article: What Type of Engineering Is Right for You? Hands-On Activity: Make a Straw Rocket Online Game: Be a Satellite Engineer With Cubesat Builder STEMonstrations: Engineering Design Process Visit the NASA STEM Search to find more engineering activities and resources. Virtual Opportunities for Students High School Internship with NASA’s Neurodiversity Network Application Deadline: Sunday, March 1 Contact: n3internships@edc.org   NASA’s Neurodiversity Network (N3) is accepting applications for summer interns to work on projects with NASA scientists. N3 provides experiences for outstanding high school students, including those who identify as autistic, to spark interest in STEM careers. Participants complete approximately 160 hours of remote work during a flexible summer schedule and will receive a $1k stipend. Applicants must have completed pre-calculus and at least two years of physical science courses.   Click here to learn more and apply. Virtual Career Connection: Precision Crafted – The Art and Science of Spacecraft Manufacturing Registration Deadline: Tuesday, March 3 Event Date: Thursday, March 12, at 1 p.m. EDT Contact: hq-virtual-engagements@mail.nasa.gov   Have you ever wondered how NASA builds a spacecraft that can carry astronauts around the Moon? Join us for a virtual event to connect with a panel of Artemis manufacturing experts who helped turn raw materials into mission-ready hardware for one of the most ambitious spaceflights in history.   This event is designed for high school, career technical/trade education, and college/university students. Following the presentation, participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and learn about the presenters’ career journeys.   Click here to register. Funding Opportunity Funding Opportunity: Collaborative Opportunities for Mentorship, Partnership and Academic Success in Science (COMPASS) Proposal Deadline: Friday, March 20 Contact: steven.villanueva@nasa.gov   NASA’s Science Mission Directorate seeks proposals from academic institutions to collaborate with NASA Centers to advance NASA’s scientific priorities and train the future STEM workforce. COMPASS prioritizes collaborations with academic institutions that have not traditionally been funded by NASA and creates undergraduate and graduate student research opportunities that provide professional development opportunities for students.   Visit the website for details, upcoming virtual office hours, and proposal requirements. Partner Opportunities Funding Opportunity: 2026 Environmental Education Grants Application Deadline: Tuesday, March 3 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program Application Deadline: Thursday, March 12 Smithsonian Activity: Compare the Weather on Mars and Earth 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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