NASA EXPRESS -- Your STEM Connection for May 7, 2026

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NASA STEM Engagement Space Out This Summer With NASA Summer is “Go” for launch, and NASA has a universe of ways to help you to jump in, explore, and create! Whether you prefer to spend this season fueling your creativity, going outdoors into nature, or daydreaming about your future, NASA offers ways to take your interests to the next level. Click here to find opportunities to level up your skills with NASA STEM this summer. Virtual Learning Opportunities Watch an Astronaut on the International Space Station Answer Student Questions Event Date: Friday, May 8, at 11 a.m. EDT Contact: JSC-Downlinks@mail.nasa.gov   Tune in to see NASA astronaut Chris Williams participate in a live, in-flight interview with students from the Aurelia M. Cole Academy in Clermont, Florida. He will answer student questions and discuss life, work, and research aboard the orbital outpost. 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. AI at NASA: Unlocking the Future of Exploration Event Date: Tuesday, May 12, at 2 p.m. EDT Contact: hq-stem-communications@mail.nasa.gov   Artificial intelligence is all around us – helping as a virtual assistant for daily life, working as a tool for scientists, and shaping the careers of tomorrow. Join us to learn about the exciting ways NASA is using this technology during a virtual Q&A event on the Learn With NASA YouTube Channel. Hear from NASA AI expert Martin Garcia as he answers students’ questions and explains how the agency is using AI as a powerful tool to progress humanity’s exploration and understanding of the cosmos.  Virtual Career Connection: Exploring Careers in Aviation Technology and Maintenance Registration Deadline: Tuesday, June 2 Event Date: Thursday, June 11, 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 and find information for upcoming virtual events. Are You Up for a Challenge? NASA Artemis II Human Research Data Methodology Challenge Submission Deadline: Friday, June 5 Contact: hrpchallenge@floor23digital.com   NASA’s Human Research Program is conducting three studies of data collected during the Artemis II mission that sent astronauts around the Moon. The studies will generate a dataset collected from four subjects – a sample size that renders most conventional statistical approaches either inapplicable or unreliable.   The NASA Artemis II Human Research Data Methodology Challenge asks participants to consider any proven methodology that addresses extracting maximum insights from limited, high-dimensional, multi-modal data. Participation is limited to United States citizens, permanent residents, and qualifying entities. The challenge carries a total monetary prize pool of $25,000, distributed among up to fifteen winners.   Click here to learn more. Partner Opportunities Growing Beyond Earth: 2026 Program Information Sessions Next Event Date: Friday, May 22,  at 3 p.m. EDT Oak Ridge Associated Universities: Virtual Sessions for Teachers Next Event Date: Tuesday, June 2, at 1 p.m. EDT Prepare for Hurricane Season With NOAA Resources 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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