NASA EXPRESS -- Your STEM Connection for March 19, 2026

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

NASA STEM Engagement Make a STEM Connection: Vernal Equinox In meteorology, March 1 is considered the first day of the spring season. But on Friday, March 20, the vernal equinox officially marks the start of astronomical spring in the Northern Hemisphere. Learn more about this special spot in Earth's yearly trip around the Sun with these STEM resources. Crossword: Earth's Seasons and the Sun NASA Spotlite Video: What Causes Seasons NASA Space Place:  All About Seasons Elementary STEM Activity:  Seasons Greenings Middle School STEM Activity: Why Do We Have Seasons Visit the NASA STEM Search to find more activities and resources. Virtual Learning Opportunities NASA Pathways Internships Spring Virtual Event Registration Deadline: Wednesday, March 25 Event Date: Thursday, March 26, at 3:30 p.m. EDT Contact: agency-pathwaysprogram@mail.nasa.gov   Specializing in multi-semester experiences, the Pathways Internship Program prepares interns for a career at NASA and offers a direct pipeline to full-time employment at NASA upon graduation.   Join the team for an interactive virtual information session to explore internship opportunities and learn about eligibility and application requirements. Get tips and best practices for putting together your resume, preparing for interviews, and taking online application assessments.   This event is open to U.S. citizens who are college sophomores, juniors, seniors planning to attend graduate school, and current graduate students.   Click here to register. Virtual Career Connection: National Apprenticeship Week Registration Deadline: Tuesday, April 14 Event Date: Thursday, April 23, at 1 p.m. EDT Contact: hq-virtual-engagements@mail.nasa.gov   Join us for a virtual event celebrating National Apprenticeship Week by exploring this essential pathway to prepare highly skilled workers contributing to groundbreaking achievements in space exploration.   This virtual career connection event will feature a NASA trade professional who will share insights into apprenticeships in aerospace and space exploration. During this interactive virtual broadcast, they will discuss the hands-on training and mentorship provided by apprenticeships and their potential pathway to building a rewarding career in aerospace.   Click here to register. More to Explore Bring Exploration to Your Classroom With NASA’s Artifact Module Request Deadline: Friday, April 17 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. Help Map Earth’s Magnetic Field With Space Umbrella   When charged particles in the solar wind reach our planet, Earth’s magnetic field acts as a giant umbrella to shield us. NASA’s Magnetosphere Multiscale mission has been collecting data in this dynamic region of space since 2015. And now, the Space Umbrella project lets you help scientists examine mission data to better understand solar storms.   Click here to check out a project tutorial and get started. Partner Opportunities GLOBE Observer Connect Webinar:  Using Your Blowing Snow Ground Photos to Verify Satellite Data Event Date: Thursday, March 26, at Noon EDT Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Exploring Space Lecture: Is There Anyone Out There? Event Date: Tuesday, March 31, at 8 p.m. EDT National Institute of Standards and Technology Summer Institute for Middle School Science Teachers Deadline: May 1 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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