NASA EXPRESS -- Your STEM Connection for April 30, 2026

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

NASA STEM Engagement Watch Astronauts Answer Students' Questions What is the temperature of space? How does living on an orbiting outpost affect your circadian rhythm? Can you see storms from the International Space Station? Tune in TODAY at 10:50 a.m. EDT to watch NASA astronauts Jack Hathaway and Jessica Meir answer these questions and more from K-12 students in Missouri. Click here to watch the event as it's broadcast live from the space station. Interested in hosting a downlink? Visit the In-Flight STEM Downlinks website to learn how your school, community college, university, or organization can chat with astronauts in space. Coming Up Next Month Mark your calendar to make timely STEM connections to these upcoming events! Friday, May 1: Go outside and observe the full moon, then start a Moon Journal to track the lunar phase throughout the month. Watch as things come full circle with a Blue Moon on May 31. Monday, May 4: Learn how science fiction is becoming science fact with Star Wars Day activities. Friday, May 22: Put the finishing touches on your application for Fall 2026 NASA Internships before the deadline. Tuesday, May 26: Put your design skills to the test on National Paper Airplane Day. Then, read about trailblazer Sally Ride on what would have been her 75th birthday. Virtual Learning Opportunity Webinar: Moon Joy! Meet Team Members Supporting Artemis II Crew, Science, and More! Registration Deadline: Tuesday, May 5 Event Date: Wednesday, May 6, at 2 p.m. EDT Contact: paige.v.graff@nasa.gov   Celebrate "Moon Joy" with an interactive webinar hosted by the NASA Astromaterials Research and Exploration Science (ARES) team. A panel of subject matter experts involved in supporting the Artemis II mission will discuss their roles across science, operations, hardware/imagery, and technology, along with their ultimate moments of Artemis II Moon joy! Be ready to meet team members, engage with the panel through periodic questions asking YOU for answers, and pose questions for panelists during the session.    This event is designed for educator-led student groups, college students and professors, and formal/informal educators. Click here to register. More to Explore Bring Exploration to Your Classroom With NASA’s Artifact Module Request Deadline: Friday, May 29 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 Smithsonian Exploring Space Lecture:  Return to Venus Event Date: Thursday, May 7, at 8 p.m. EDT Modern Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) Techniques Workshop Application Deadline: Friday, May 15 U.S. Space Force Activity Booklet Available to Download 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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