Save the date for International Observe the Moon Night! On Saturday, Sept. 19, join observers around the world in learning about lunar science and exploration, making celestial observations, and honoring cultural and personal connections to the Moon.
You can participate in this annual, worldwide public engagement program from wherever you are. Attend or host a virtual or in-person event in your community, or observe with your family, friends, neighbors, or on your own. |
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Click here to find event details, observing tips, Moon resources, events near you, and more. |
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Don't miss your chance to find your place in space with a NASA internship next spring. NASA offers several opportunities for students to undertake meaningful and challenging projects that truly make an impact on humanity.
Applications for spring 2027 internships are due Monday, Sept. 14.
Click here to find available opportunities, frequently asked questions, and application details.
And don't miss our 5 Tips to Craft a Standout NASA Internship Application! |
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Virtual Learning Opportunities |
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Webinar: 3D Thursdays for Rural Educators – GLOBE Mission EARTH Event Date: Thursday, Aug. 27,
at 8 p.m. EDT Contact: Rachael.Arens@ops.org Join NASA’s Science Mission Directorate for a monthly series that connects rural educators to resources, networking, and professional development opportunities.
This month’s webinar will feature Kevin P. Czajkowski, principal investigator for NASA GLOBE (Global Learning and Observations to benefit the Environment), and Jennifer Bourgeault, GLOBE coordinator. Learn how GLOBE can bring Earth science to life!
Click here to register to attend. |
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Virtual Event: NASA’s Career Technical Education Day at Marshall Space Flight Center Registration Deadline: Tuesday, Sept. 8 Event Date: Wednesday, Sept. 16, at 11:30 a.m. EDT Contact: hq-virtual-engagements@mail.nasa.gov Join experts from NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, for a live virtual session designed to introduce students to skilled technical workforce career pathways. From operating advanced manufacturing and 3D-printing equipment to assembling, testing, and maintaining critical propulsion and spacecraft components, students will gain insight into the wide range of technical disciplines represented at Marshall. Attendees will hear directly from skilled trades experts as they share their career journeys, describe their typical workday, and highlight the diverse pathways available to students interested in technical careers at NASA. Registration is open to individual students. Teachers can also register their class to attend as a group. Click here for event and registration details. |
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2026 NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Symposium Event Dates: Tuesday, Sept. 15 - Thursday, Sept. 17 Contact: hq-niac@mail.nasa.gov Join the NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts Program for its annual symposium at Wichita State University in Wichita, Kansas. This event will feature presentations from currently funded NIAC Fellows. These presentations will cover a diverse range of research areas including revolutionary exploration systems, novel propulsion, human systems and architectures for extreme environments, imaging for deep space exploration, and more. Click here to register to attend in person or virtually. The symposium can be accessed via livestream and will be archived for future viewing. |
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NASA Undergraduate Student Design Projects Application Deadline: Monday, Sept. 14 Contact: grc-universityseniorcapstones@mail.nasa.gov NASA’s Undergraduate Student Design Projects initiative invites students to take part in authentic research and design efforts that align with the agency’s current missions. The initiative is part of NASA's effort to collaborate with higher education institutions to better prepare undergraduate students for STEM careers.
Selected student teams gain access to NASA’s scientific and technical expertise, relevant data sets, and structured mentorship to help them successfully complete their projects and deepen their subject-matter skills. Throughout the academic year, NASA specialists offer periodic guidance, while a designated faculty advisor provides ongoing day‑to‑day support. Depending on institutional requirements, participating students will either earn academic credit for their work or apply their project efforts toward their broader coursework.
Click here for project information, eligibility, and application details. |
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NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars (NCAS) Student Challenge Registration Deadline: Monday, Sept. 28 Contact: explore@nasa-ncas.org Launch your space career with NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars (NCAS). Across two phases, participate in live webinars, hear from NASA technical experts, explore NASA career pathways, and build your professional STEM career portfolio. Get career-focused training and hone valuable career skills and build in-demand technical skills that align with NASA workforce needs. Click here to learn more. |
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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/ |
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