Free STEM Workshops: Build Partnerships & Connect with NASA Experts

Join the NISE Network for two free one-hour online workshops designed to strengthen STEM partnerships and community engagement. Learn how to build local STEM ecosystems, collaborate with NASA experts, and partner with libraries to expand access to STEM learning.

Library Collaborations to Engage Local Public Audiences

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

2-3 pm Eastern

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America at 250 - Just in time resources you can use at science centers and children's museums

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

2-3 pm Eastern

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Inspiring AAPI Scientists and Engineers - Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month

May is Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month! This resource highlights inspiring AANHPI scientists and engineers who have made significant contributions to STEM. Each profile includes a short biography, related hands-on activities, career connections, and additional learning resources to help students explore STEM pathways and discover diverse role models in science and engineering.

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Bring NASA Planetary Science to Summer Camps with PLANETS

Looking for engaging STEM activities for summer camps or out-of-school programs? PLANETS offers free NASA-funded curriculum units designed for grades 3–8 that combine planetary science, engineering, and hands-on problem solving.

Summer camp educators can explore activities like designing astronaut safety gear, investigating water in extreme environments, and using real NASA Mars data to choose rover landing sites. The curriculum was specifically created for out-of-school time learning environments and supports inclusive, collaborative STEM experiences for diverse learners.

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The Problem That Broke Physics (And Led to Chaos)

Can a butterfly flapping its wings in Brazil lead to a tornado in Texas? Probably not, but the idea points to a real principle in physics: small changes can have huge, unpredictable effects.

ACTIVITY

Do-It-Yourself

How Far Will It Fly? Build & Test Paper Planes with Different Drag

Celebrate National Paper Airplane Day on May 26 with a hands-on aerodynamics challenge! In this activity, students design and test paper airplanes to explore how drag impacts flight distance. This simple STEM activity turns one sheet of paper into an exciting opportunity to explore the science of flight through creativity and experimentation.

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Boredom Busters: STEM Activities for End-of-Year Fun

The final weeks of the school year often mean varied schedules and pockets of time in the classroom that can be hard to fill. The activities featured here use simple materials and are easy to do with students even in small amounts of time.

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