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A Small Business Success Story: Mentor-Protégé Agreements Drive Growth in Aerospace SectorIMAGE
nasa.gov• Oct 30, 2024• 1 min read
A Small Business Success Story: Mentor-Protégé Agreements Drive Growth in Aerospace SectorIn the ever-evolving aerospace industry, collaboration and mentorship are vital for fostering innovation and growth. Recent achievements highlight the positive impact of Mentor-Protégé Agreements (MPA) facilitated by Jacobs Engineering Group, now known as Amentum Space Exploration Group. Two standout partnerships have demonstrated remarkable success and expansion, underscoring the value of such initiatives. CODEplus and Amentum […]
Read With NASA: Books, More to Inspire Young ExplorersIMAGE
nasa.gov• Oct 22, 2024• 1 min read
Read With NASA: Books, More to Inspire Young ExplorersStories open up new worlds and spark curiosity in readers of all ages – and NASA is using the power of storytelling to encourage the Artemis Generation to explore STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). Through the below list of reading resources – books, comics, and graphic novels written and illustrated by NASA experts, and […]
I Am Artemis: Casey WolfeIMAGE
nasa.gov• Oct 22, 2024• 1 min read
I Am Artemis: Casey WolfeWhile precision, perseverance, and engineering are necessary skills in building a Moon rocket, Casey Wolfe knows that one of the most important aspects for the job is teamwork. “Engineering is vital, but to get this type of work done, you need to take care of the human element,” said Wolfe, the assistant branch chief of […]
ESA recognition for excellent space companiesIMAGE
esa.int• Oct 16, 2024• 1 min read
ESA recognition for excellent space companiesESA spends over 5 billion euros annually on procurement, relying on robust, high precision engineering as well as innovative ideas for its space missions, where the quality of ESA suppliers is paramount. ESA recently presented three space companies with prestigious awards for excellence and innovation.
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Igniting Inspiration: Jennifer Becerra’s STEM Legacy at JohnsonIMAGE
nasa.gov• Oct 10, 2024• 1 min read
Igniting Inspiration: Jennifer Becerra’s STEM Legacy at JohnsonJennifer Becerra has nearly three decades of experience in education, both in the classroom and within the NASA community. Leading a team dedicated to fostering a passion for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), she develops programs that inspire students and educators alike. Whether coordinating internships or organizing engagement events, Becerra creates educational opportunities to […]
How Do Astronauts Get in Shape? – New “Ask SME” from NASA eClipsIMAGE
science.nasa.gov• Oct 9, 2024• 1 min read
How Do Astronauts Get in Shape? – New “Ask SME” from NASA eClipsThe NASA Science Activation program’s NASA eClips project, led by the National Institute of Aerospace (NIA), aims to increase Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics (STEM) literacy and inspire the next generation of engineers and scientists by providing effective web-based, standards-aligned, in-school and out-of-school learning and teaching resources through the lens of NASA. As a part […]
GLOBE Eclipse and Civil Air Patrol: An Astronomical CollaborationIMAGE
science.nasa.gov• Oct 7, 2024• 1 min read
GLOBE Eclipse and Civil Air Patrol: An Astronomical CollaborationThe Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is a volunteer organization that serves as the official civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force. The organization has an award-winning aerospace education program that promotes Science, Technology Engineering, & Mathematics (STEM)-related careers and activities. The total solar eclipse on 8 April 2024 was a unique opportunity to design […]
New NASA eClips VALUE Bundles for Learners with Varied NeedsIMAGE
science.nasa.gov• Oct 2, 2024• 1 min read
New NASA eClips VALUE Bundles for Learners with Varied NeedsThe NASA Science Activation program’s NASA eClips project, led by the National Institute of Aerospace (NIA), aims to increase Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics (STEM) literacy and inspire the next generation of engineers and scientists by providing effective web-based, standards-aligned, in-school and out-of-school learning and teaching resources through the lens of NASA. In Summer 2024, […]
Unique NASA Partnerships Spark STEM Learning on Global ScaleIMAGE
nasa.gov• Oct 2, 2024• 1 min read
Unique NASA Partnerships Spark STEM Learning on Global ScaleNASA offers a world of experiences and opportunities to engage young explorers around the globe in the excitement of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement collaborates with experts throughout the agency, the U.S. government, and a variety of global partners to spark inspiration in Artemis Generation students everywhere. Partnerships with […]
Julie Rivera Pérez Bridges Business, STEM to ‘Make the Magic Happen’IMAGE
nasa.gov• Sep 24, 2024• 1 min read
Julie Rivera Pérez Bridges Business, STEM to ‘Make the Magic Happen’Senior Resource Analyst Julie Rivera Pérez ensures finances and assets are in place to enable missions’ engineering and science “magic” can happen. As a former intern, she also reaches out to current students to ensure a diverse and inclusive future workforce. Name: Julie Rivera PérezFormal Job Classification: Senior Resources AnalystOrganization: Systems Review Office/Resource Management Office, […]
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NASA, US Department of Education Bring STEM to After-School ProgramsIMAGE
nasa.gov• Sep 23, 2024• 1 min read
NASA, US Department of Education Bring STEM to After-School ProgramsNASA 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 aims to reach approximately 1,000 students in more than 60 sites across 10 states to join the program, 21st Century Community Learning Centers. “Together with the Education Department, […]
Johnson Space Center Ignites STEM Passion at Houston’s Japan FestivalIMAGE
nasa.gov• Sep 17, 2024• 1 min read
Johnson Space Center Ignites STEM Passion at Houston’s Japan FestivalFrom Sept. 6-7, 2024, NASA’s Johnson Space Center brought the excitement of space exploration to the annual Japan Festival at Hermann Park in Houston. The lively cultural event featured traditional food, dance, martial arts, and more, while Johnson’s booth attracted attendees with interactive space exhibits and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) activities. Johnson employees […]
NASA Mobilizes Resource for HBCU Scholars, Highlighted at ConferenceIMAGE
nasa.gov• Sep 16, 2024• 1 min read
NASA Mobilizes Resource for HBCU Scholars, Highlighted at ConferenceNASA will spotlight its program to engage underrepresented and underserved students in science, technology, engineering, and math at the 2024 National Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Week Conference in Philadelphia, from Sunday, Sept. 15, to Thursday, Sept. 19. As part of the White House’s initiative to advance educational equity and economic opportunities through HBCUs, […]
NASA Selects Langley Research Center Support ContractorIMAGE
nasa.gov• Sep 5, 2024• 1 min read
NASA Selects Langley Research Center Support ContractorNASA has awarded the Center, Operations Maintenance, and Engineering II contract to Jacobs Technology Inc. of Tullahoma, Tennessee, to support operations at the agency’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia. The contract is a cost-plus-fixed-fee indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract with a maximum potential value of $973.7 million. Following a phase-in period that starts Tuesday, Oct. 1 and […]
Co-creating authentic STEM learning experiences with Latino communitiesIMAGE
science.nasa.gov• Aug 30, 2024• 1 min read
Co-creating authentic STEM learning experiences with Latino communitiesLed by Arizona State University, the NASA Science Activation Program’s “Engaging Hispanic Communities in Authentic NASA Science” project advances NASA’s vision for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education by co-creating learning experiences with Latino communities in six locations in California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. Partners at each site – including educational organizations, community […]
Aaron Vigil Helps Give SASS to Roman Space TelescopeIMAGE
nasa.gov• Aug 29, 2024• 1 min read
Aaron Vigil Helps Give SASS to Roman Space TelescopeThe stars in the big Wyoming skies inspired Aaron Vigil as a child to dream big. Today, he’s a mechanical engineer working on the Solar Array Sun Shield (SASS) for the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope at Goddard. Name: Aaron VigilTitle: Mechanical EngineerFormal Job Classification: Aerospace Technology, Flight StructuresOrganization: Mechanical Engineering, Engineering and Technology Directorate (Code […]
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Local Creators Learn About NASA’s Iconic LogoIMAGE
nasa.gov• Aug 13, 2024• 1 min read
Local Creators Learn About NASA’s Iconic LogoNASA’s Glenn Research Center has made contributions to nearly every NASA mission since the agency’s inception. These contributions go beyond science and engineering to include designing NASA’s iconic logo. Affectionally called the “meatball,” it was created in Cleveland at the lab that would become NASA Glenn by graphic artist James Modarelli. This timeless brand symbol […]
Astro Campers SCoPE Out New WorldsIMAGE
science.nasa.gov• Aug 9, 2024• 1 min read
Astro Campers SCoPE Out New WorldsTeachers at Smokey Mountain Elementary School have collaborated with the NASA Science Activation (SciAct) program’s Smoky Mountains STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Collaborative (SMSC) and project coordinator, Randi Neff, to create a summer camp for students who are passionate about STEM topics. What started as a small summer camp has since evolved into Astro […]
NASA Teams Change Brakes to Keep Artemis Crew SafeIMAGE
nasa.gov• Aug 9, 2024• 1 min read
NASA Teams Change Brakes to Keep Artemis Crew SafeRecently, teams with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) Program at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center met with engineering teams at a central Florida amusement park to share knowledge on a new braking system NASA is using for its launch pad emergency egress system for Artemis missions. “We have a new magnetic braking system for the […]