NASA EXPRESS -- Your STEM Connection for April 23, 2026

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NASA STEM Engagement Applications Open: Fall 2026 NASA Internships Find your place in aeronautics and space with a NASA internship!  NASA offers several opportunities for students to undertake meaningful and challenging projects that prepare them for successful entry into the nation's workforce. NASA interns learn key technical skills and career readiness competencies while contributing to NASA’s mission.   Applications for fall 2026 internships are due Friday, May 22.   Click here to find available opportunities, frequently asked questions, and application details. Virtual Learning Opportunities Night Sky Network Webinar: Dragonfly – NASA’s Mission to Titan Event Date: Tuesday, April 28, at 9 p.m. EDT Contact: info@universe-of-learning.org   Aiming for an arrival to Saturn’s moon Titan in the mid-2030s, Dragonfly is the first-of-its-kind rotorcraft to explore another world. Dragonfly will fly to various locations on Titan and investigate the moon’s habitability.   Join the NASA Night Sky Network for a webinar featuring planetary scientist Dr. Jason W. Barnes. Learn about the mission and its objectives and discover why scientists are interested in Saturn’s moon Titan. Virtual Career Connection: Exploring Careers in Aircraft Maintenance and Operations Registration Deadline: Tuesday, April 28 Event Date: Thursday, May 7, at 1 p.m. EDT Contact: hq-virtual-engagements@mail.nasa.gov   Are you curious about the exciting technical career pathways shaping the future of aviation? Join us for a virtual event to connect directly with the aircraft mechanics and technicians supporting NASA’s flight programs.   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 presenter’s career journey.   Click here to register. Launch Your Future: NASA Internship Webinar Registration Deadline: Wednesday, May 6 Event Date: Thursday, May 7, at 3 p.m. EDT Contact: nasa-internships@mail.nasa.gov   Join the NASA internship team for a webinar to explore exciting internship opportunities and better understand eligibility and application requirements. Current NASA interns will discuss their experiences and share advice for prospective interns. Gain valuable insights to strengthen your application and take the first step toward your NASA journey.   U.S. citizenship is required to participate. Opportunities are available for undergraduate and graduate students. Click here to register. Funding Opportunity Call for Proposals: MUREP Partnership Learning Annual Notification (MPLAN) Awards Proposal Deadline: Friday, May 22 Contact: tracey.washington@nasa.gov   NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement’s Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP) is seeking proposals from minority-serving institutions (MSIs) to promote research collaboration with NASA mission directorates. Funding up to $50,000 per award supports teams from universities, colleges, and community colleges designated as MSIs to develop innovative ideas and action plans for commercialization. NASA provides expert guidance and resources throughout the program, enabling these institutions to unlock their full potential and deliver technological innovations that contribute to NASA’s missions and benefit society.   Click here to see full proposal guidelines. More to Explore NASA eClips Newsletter:  Spring 2026 Edition   Explore phytoplankton with the latest NASA eClips newsletter. Discover the importance of phytoplankton with NASA eClips videos. Meet NASA subject matter expert Dr. Ivona Cetinić from NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center and learn about her work with NASA’s PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) mission. And check out NASA Spotlite lessons and related partner phytoplankton resources.   Click here to start exploring.  Partner Opportunities Boys and Girls Clubs Invited to Take Virtual Trips to Extreme Environments Applications Open Now Research Experiences for Undergraduates at Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences Application Deadline: Sunday, May 31 NOAA Ocean Guardian School Application Deadline: Wednesday, July 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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