NASA EXPRESS -- Your STEM Connection for April 16, 2026

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NASA STEM Engagement Celebrate Citizen Science Month Some of NASA’s groundbreaking research can only happen with the help of volunteers. With just your phone or computer, you can help NASA uncover new discoveries and expand our understanding of the universe — all while improving life on Earth! From chasing auroras to discovering new worlds and exploring distant galaxies, NASA's citizen science projects prove what’s possible when we do science together.   For Citizen Science Month, we’re embarking on an incredible mission to achieve something amazing – 2.50 Million Acts of Science! Join this impactful effort, and let’s prove what’s possible when we team up for science.  Find your perfect project and sign up today!  Choose a NASA Citizen Science Project Join "Do NASA Science Live" Virtual Events Report Your ‘Acts of Science’ Welcome Home, Artemis II! NASA’s Artemis II crew splashed down off the coast of San Diego on Friday, April 10 after a 10-day, record-setting mission around the Moon. The four astronauts traveled farther from Earth than any humans in history, surpassing the previous distance record set by the Apollo 13 crew in 1970.  Visit the Artemis II website to revisit mission milestones, see the latest images, and explore what comes next. Looking for Artemis-related activities and STEM resources? Visit the NASA STEM Search. Virtual Learning Opportunity Virtual Career Connection: Exploring Skilled Trades at NASA’s Langley Research Center Registration Deadline: Tuesday, April 21 Event Date: Wednesday, April 29, at 1 p.m. EDT Contact: hq-virtual-engagements@mail.nasa.gov   Join us for an interactive virtual event exploring how technical trade professionals are essential to advancing cutting-edge research and supporting groundbreaking missions.   Get a behind-the-scenes look at NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, and hear valuable insights from NASA experts who will share their career journey. The session will include a Q&A for students to engage with the panelists.   Click here to learn more and register. Are You Up for a Challenge? 2027 Moon to Mars eXploration Systems and Habitation Academic Innovation Challenge Proposal Deadline: Friday, May 1 Contact: xhab@spacegrant.org   In collaboration with the National Space Grant Foundation, NASA is challenging university teams to develop innovative design ideas related to space habitats and deep space exploration missions. Challenge teams take part in real-world, hands-on design, research, and development opportunities. Select teams will receive $15,000 to $50,000 awards to design and produce studies or functional products that bridge strategic knowledge gaps, increase capabilities, and lower technology risks related to NASA’s Moon to Mars space exploration missions. Awardees will follow a tailored systems-engineering process with projects to be completed in the May 2027 time frame. More to Explore NASA Psyche Inspired Online Art Showcase   You're invited to an online showcase of artwork created by 16 undergraduate Psyche Inspired interns from around the United States. Open through Thursday, April 30, the showcase lets you view the creative ways the Psyche Inspired interns are sharing the science, engineering, technology, and teamwork of NASA's Psyche mission. Hear from student artists in their own words, download a virtual goody bag filled with exciting special releases from the interns, and learn how to apply for next year’s internship. Partner Opportunities Jump Start Your Career With an Apprenticeship Browse Available Opportunities Now National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: Citizen Science Projects Ongoing Opportunities Survey: Building AI Literacy for Inclusion in the STEM Landscape Available 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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