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NASA
Ways Community College Students Can Get Involved With NASA
For many students, the path to a NASA career begins at a community college. These local, two-year institutions offer valuable flexibility and options to those aspiring to be part of the nation’s next generation STEM workforce. NASA offers several opportunities for community college students to expand their horizons, make connections with agency experts, add valuable NASA experiences to their resumes,…
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Texas High School Aerospace Scholars: A Launchpad for Future Innovators
NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement at Johnson Space Center offers Texas high school students a unique gateway to the world of space exploration through the High School Aerospace Scholars (HAS) program. This initiative gives juniors hands-on experience, working on projects that range from designing spacecraft to planning Mars missions. Nearly 30 participants who have been hired by NASA in the…
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LINGO RELEASES SPACE-THEMED STEM KITS AS FOUNDER PREPARES FOR HISTORIC ALL-FEMALE BLUE ORIGIN FLIGHT
LINGO, the maker of innovative STEM lesson kits that have empowered over 10,000 students with hands-on engineering and coding skills, has launched two new space-themed kits just as founder and CEO Aisha Bowe prepares to make history on Blue Origin’s NS-31 mission, which features the first all-female spaceflight crew since 1963. From community college to NASA engineer to space, Bowe’s journey models what she…
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Blue Origin Announces Crew For New Shepard’s 31st Mission
Blue Origin today announced the six people flying on its NS-31 mission. The crew includes Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyen, Gayle King, Katy Perry, Kerianne Flynn, and Lauren Sánchez, who brought the mission together. She is honored to lead a team of explorers on a mission that will challenge their perspectives of Earth, empower them to share their own stories, and…
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Winners of Out-of-This-World Art and Poetry Contest Announced on the International Space Station
Students from around the world saw their space-themed works of pen, paint, and poetry floating in the cupola of the International Space Station (ISS) as part of a contest to spark student interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers through the arts. John Shoffner, a lifelong space enthusiast, aviator, entrepreneur, and pilot on Axiom Space’s 2nd commercial astronaut mission…
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Samsung Names 50 U.S. Schools as State Winners in the Solve for Tomorrow STEM Competition, Vying for a Share of $2 Million in Prizes
Gen Z and Gen Alpha students across the nation have accepted the challenge to boldly solve pressing community issues using STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). Today, Samsung Electronics America announced that 50 U.S. public middle and high schools are moving forward as State Winners in the 15th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow national STEM competition. Each of these schools has been awarded a $12,000 Samsung technology prize package, including a…
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NASA Glenn Trains Instructors for After-School STEM Program
NASA and the U.S. Department of Education are teaming up to engage students in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education during after-school hours. The interagency program strives to reach approximately 1,000 middle school students in more than 60 sites across 10 states to join the program, 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC). Members of NASA Glenn Research Center’s Office…
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Codie Blocks Set to Revolutionize Early Childhood Coding Education with Launch at FETC 2025
Codie, LLC, a leader in early childhood educational technology, is excited to announce the official launch of Codie Blocks, the friendliest coding language for young learners, at the Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC) 2025 in Orlando, Florida, from January 13th to 17th. Owen Public School – ©2025 Codie Blocks By leading with rich narrative and memorable characters, Codie Blocks seamlessly integrates social-emotional learning (SEL)…
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High School Aerospace Scholars Propel STEM Leaders Forward
NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement at Johnson Space Center in Houston offers students a unique gateway to opportunity through the High School Aerospace Scholars (HAS) program. The initiative provides Texas juniors with hands-on experience in space exploration, working on projects ranging from rocket building to problem-solving in collaborative teams. The stories of HAS alumni highlight the program’s impact, showcasing how it has…
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WonderWorks Orlando: A Year in Review of Out-Of-This-World STEM Programs and a Look at the Year Ahead
WonderWorks Orlando is celebrating their year of STEM contributions for 2024 and looking ahead to the many great things they have planned for 2025. The famous upside-down house had a fantastic year regarding its STEM/STEAM programs, which are essential in inspiring the next generation of scientists and leaders throughout the community. Their contributions over the last year and all that…
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