NASA EXPRESS -- Your STEM Connection for March 5, 2026

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

NASA STEM Engagement Make a STEM Connection: Wind Tunnels The month of March often brings windy weather as we get ready to welcome spring. At NASA, creating our own wind is an important part of pushing the boundaries of flight, both in aircraft design and rocketry advancements. This week, let's explore the ingenuity of wind tunnels with STEM resources and hands-on activities. NASA Knows Article:  What Are Wind Tunnels? (Grades K-4) NASA Knows Article:  What Are Wind Tunnels? (Grades 5-8) Hands-On Activities: Aeronautics Module Wind Tunnels  Educator Guide Beginner's Guide to Wind Tunnels  Surprisingly STEM Video:  Wind Tunnel Engineers The Quiet Crew Video: Sonic Boom Wind Tunnel Testing Visit the NASA STEM Search to find more activities and resources. Virtual Opportunities for Students 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. NASA L’SPACE Program – Summer 2026 Application Deadline: Sunday, April 12 Contact: LSPACE@asu.edu   The NASA Lucy Student Pathway Accelerator and Competency Enabler (L'SPACE) Program is a free, online, interactive program for students interested in pursuing a career with NASA or other space organizations.   L'SPACE consists of two 15-week academies: the Mission Concept Academy (MCA) and the NASA Proposal Evaluation Experience (NPWEE) Academy. Participants may attend one academy per semester.   MCA is designed to provide unique, hands-on learning and insight into the dynamic world of space exploration. Participants can expect to learn mission procedures and protocols from NASA and industry professionals as they collaborate with fellow team members to complete mission-related team projects.   In NPWEE, participants will learn how to innovate to improve or fill a gap for exploration needs, then as a team, learn how to write a selectable (fundable) proposal. This academy offers a single winning team a $10,000 start-up fund each semester.   Click here to learn more and apply. Coming Up Later This Month Mark your calendar to make timely STEM connections to these upcoming events! Wednesday, March 11: Watch astronauts on the International Space Station answer student questions during a live in-flight downlink. Saturday, March 14: Celebrate Pi Day by exploring ways NASA uses this mathematical wonder. Monday, March 16: Commemorate the 100-year anniversary of the first successful launch of a liquid-fueled rocket by rocketry pioneer Robert Goddard. Friday, March 20: Learn about Earth's tilt and seasons as we welcome spring in the Northern Hemisphere on the vernal equinox. Sunday, March 22: Dive into World Water Day and learn how much water is on Earth. Partner Opportunities Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Soar Together Family Day: All About Rockets Virtual Event Date: Friday, March 13 Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies: Weather Camp Application Deadline: Friday, April 10 Department of Energy: Critical Minerals Undergrad Scholarship Competition Entry Deadline: Wednesday, April 15 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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