Thursday, April 23, 2026

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


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

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