NASA and LEGO Education are taking STEAM learning to new heights!
“Build To Launch” is a 10-week digital learning series exploring the technology, STEAM concepts and careers behind the Artemis I mission to the Moon.

Join the all new LEGO Space Team and their Artemis I team counterparts on this adventure. Through open-ended lessons, students will get hands-on experience and solve problems similar to those the Artemis I team members face as they build toward launch.

Are you ready to accept this mission and join us on this adventure? Check out the premiere episode today!
Join the NASA STEM Engagement & Educator Professional Development
Collaborative at Texas State University for live educational webinars.
Sept. 21 at
7:30 p.m. EDT
For a full list of upcoming webinars, click here.
Audience: Students Ages 13+
Event Date: Sept. 22 at 2 p.m. EDT

“NASA STEM Stars” is a webchat series that connects students with subject matter experts to learn about STEM careers and ask questions about STEM topics. Next week, Dr. Marla Pérez-Davis will share what it’s like to plan, organize and direct activities at NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio. She’ll share her STEM journey from Puerto Rico to NASA, and answer questions about what it’s like to be a NASA center director.
 
Watch the live event and ask your questions about pursuing careers in STEM.
Audience: Educators and Students in Grades 6-12, Parents and Caregivers
Event Date: Sept. 24 from noon to 4 p.m. EDT
 
Students and grades 6-12 classes are invited to take a virtual field trip with NASA TechRise. Register and RSVP to drop in anytime between noon and 4 p.m. EDT to see guest speakers, including NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman and Dr. Raven the Science Maven. Participants can take part in a moderated Q&A chat with NASA experts, view demonstrations of sample NASA TechRise experiment ideas and explore a virtual expo hall.
Proposals
Due Sept. 20
Notice of Intent
Due Sept. 24
Letter of Intent
Due Sept. 30
Registration Deadline: Oct. 7
Notice of Intent
Due Oct. 22
Proposals
Due Oct. 28
What’s revealed when the same image is taken regularly for 50 years? A lot!
 
Register to be NASA’s virtual guest for the launch of Landsat 9, scheduled to lift off later this month. Join the next step of this program’s nearly 50-year history that’s changed the field of Earth science, monitored resources and created new research opportunities (and is inspiring some impressive crafting! #LandsatCraft).
 
Virtual guests for Landsat 9 will be treated to behind-the-scenes access from the launch site, stay informed with up-to-date resources and will receive a stamp for their virtual guest passports following launch.
The Solar System Ambassadors Program is a nationwide network of space enthusiast volunteers. Highly motivated enthusiasts nationwide are eligible to join. Those in Delaware, Mississippi, Nevada, North Dakota, South Dakota, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories are especially encouraged to apply.

Applications are due Sept. 30.

Inquiries should be directed to ambassad@jpl.nasa.gov.
Are You Up for a Challenge?
Audience: Problem Solvers of All Ages
Event Date: Oct. 2-3
 
NASA’s International Space Apps Challenge is celebrating its 10th annual event with its largest international hackathon yet. Coders, scientists, designers, storytellers, space enthusiasts, innovators, students and teachers worldwide are invited to engage with NASA’s free and open data to address real-world problems on Earth and in space.
 
Ready to start your Space Apps 2021 hackathon journey? Check out the youth-friendly challenges below.
Are you ready for more? Register now to take part remotely.
Audience: Students in Grades 6-12
Entry Deadline: Oct. 15
 
Help NASA Aeronautics design safety posters for the Advanced Air Mobility Mission. This emerging air transportation system will forever change how people and cargo are moved. Safety is our first priority, and we invite students to share poster ideas.
Opportunities With Our Partners
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Are you looking for NASA STEM materials to support your curriculum?
Search hundreds of resources by subject, grade level, type and keyword at https://www.nasa.gov/education/materials/.

Find NASA science resources for your classroom. NASA Wavelength is a digital collection of Earth and space science resources for educators of all levels — from elementary to college, to out-of-school programs. https://science.nasa.gov/learners/wavelength

Check out the ‘Explore NASA Science’ website! Science starts with questions, leading to discoveries. Visit science.nasa.gov. To view the site in Spanish, visit ciencia.nasa.gov.
Visit NASA STEM Engagement on the Web: 
NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement: https://stem.nasa.gov 
NASA Kids’ Club: https://www.nasa.gov/kidsclub