{"id":754,"date":"2022-12-29T21:00:32","date_gmt":"2022-12-29T21:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dereumlabs.com\/global\/?p=754"},"modified":"2022-12-29T21:00:34","modified_gmt":"2022-12-29T21:00:34","slug":"eight-ways-students-can-dive-into-nasa-stem-in-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.dereumlabs.com\/global\/news\/eight-ways-students-can-dive-into-nasa-stem-in-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Eight Ways Students Can Dive Into NASA STEM in 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>NASA had a stellar year in 2022, with the spectacular Artemis I mission paving the way for future crewed flights to the Moon, dazzling images beamed back to Earth from the new James Webb Space Telescope, and more. As the calendar turns to 2023, NASA is launching into a new era of human spaceflight. Looking for ways to bring the excitement of space exploration into your classroom or to learners at home? Here are some fun and engaging resources to get you started!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Explore NASA\u2019s return to the Moon with Artemis<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"To the Moon and Back: The Journey of Artemis I\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8dHwQq0GrAA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The success of Artemis I in 2022 sets the stage for increasingly ambitious&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/specials\/artemis\/\">Artemis<\/a>&nbsp;missions that will ultimately return humans, including the first woman and person of color, to the lunar surface. Watch \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=8dHwQq0GrAA\">To the Moon and Back: The Journey of Artemis I<\/a>\u201d and learn how NASA\u2019s massive Space Launch System \u2013 the most powerful rocket in the world \u2013 launched from the agency\u2019s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, sending the unpiloted Orion spacecraft on a pioneering journey around the Moon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Go on a reading adventure with Moonikin Campos<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/thumbnails\/image\/moonikin_campos_banner.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/full_width\/public\/thumbnails\/image\/moonikin_campos_banner.jpg?itok=bcU-a14l\" alt=\"Dark blue background with the words, The Adventures of Moonikin Campos and Friends,&quot; in white text. On the right side of the image is a figure wearing an orange astronaut suit and a helmet with reflective visor.\" title=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/feature\/eight-ways-students-can-dive-into-nasa-stem-in-2023\"><\/a>What will future Artemis astronauts experience aboard Orion? NASA flew a manikin in the spacecraft\u2019s commander seat during Artemis I to find out. Named \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/press-release\/public-names-moonikin-flying-around-moon-on-nasa-s-artemis-i-mission\">Commander Moonikin Campos<\/a>\u201d after Arturo Campos, a NASA electrical engineer who helped return the Apollo 13 crew to Earth, the manikin gathered vital data about vibration, acceleration, radiation, and more \u2013 information that will help protect future crews. Take your students on a reading adventure with the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/specials\/moonikin-comic\/\">Adventures of Commander Moonikin Campos and Friends<\/a>, a three-part online comic book series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Dive into the Artemis STEM Learning Pathway<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/thumbnails\/image\/alp_banner.png\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/full_width\/public\/thumbnails\/image\/alp_banner.png?itok=Xfu_HCbp\" alt=\"Image shows the surface of the Moon with a spacecraft flying above it, and the words ARTEMIS STEM Learning Pathway in white text in the black sky above the surface.\" title=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/feature\/eight-ways-students-can-dive-into-nasa-stem-in-2023\"><\/a>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001blm2YOSYxRowOHhKlvxf86ivgrDXzdJLX8Vgy1SqdX6nWNVGmtfW-DoLa9G71eMvhy11Kb2AJ8poFSapZzls1kxjo7ghbzaEe3QplolOVp0jvp8X67-mm1D2GL6O3OnD8u1xnlC8QxGYnhUtm5c6rudun4_i0Scskfb81pvPG4xzWcnivmvPrszStc_IxTCH2DFyjB604bcmwkhDLrIfu_cIZ1aQgr1l6lyYMICWU9airLp9Q0CkQdxtcqK5nF1lEwNoJH10DpPfNapix-1q4ioGAbXPP-TzIzx6OAjWH0juVaJdTWyL0ecmP_hP9D0UsS88HHpbk4PMLY2R7ymUnsowBmAdBZbiM4BHvXABjPJbzcz_1AL1ec5pxaJSXfTi5hgH_dsMopiTPBX8KrjqhvScQJxRvU8XzRI8aJNCD-eCtdXSY5d5ruvvGyJY_jfDAfUTviu0MbYjFz2x0DIcUzs2ywhZ9LmxK_y7SOpoJZP3NAxhicv18pX2t8OPAr6RthQv8z9L3SpveqwQAqv8gnE9MfrBQCkVzQ1aOEEpIYkg3VfWRqLKjjhT6cKrcu2ObN-swTU2JLqwOkuBVNIo42nEK6sklgxnETwjrHniwFFhlt1MQ38wZestk-aRbFGz_LwNKzUKpV-nsq8jWaL-IRg25LGtQiS2KITy1Yy-oMO-WE56cx-68PLzpytyRM3AGeI8bP6b-7nsZUGZcCAYehz9EE5FIqh3BTcWuftnlkilm9KZpylfni2tUAgoaUtOf7EiGg8mHl-SIK4IkN_4UwFG7bb6zvxJyahuGzSJJzqvlr_xmpWLPo7a9RQQCtdC_s46dwtUvZFyjXyG3564ofF3bcdw0cCyl1xS1rOTJj4IpKrVGPTjX-mHW1CA87Qw2jTX3shqFktrjlGkpEeicFuQFBUrkvjlBpwdK0M0c4yGXWkUw94nBom2xA411coOFz3TSjpeFF77a2oSm3FrKNmy_7DPdtagrKI7JZfiwU1_iBtrbz41mdQe8sxEU4bSDSLA7weqO_nMtw8WI3T97ukCoUye1_nLMoHxB03j6aJFhgZilCeAdvjkrc-oDFt3zrTVer7MynW4wmJ80j6D6kFfr9rq10fEKvKvzAPu6KhlLU8gq72T1xvRCERQbTPTClOJThQ4NK2ReBB5MhFIt2BSrCMGxkM564-w_4I7IwWt9zIdg_gMRWYjtGfN_0frxGWtVHAX_34iRw6UIlCDpiu-R6AC_egDvEPEWV1VoXfYtmd2keF6vAGte2zbhqI5e4bGOQ8Zw9k_pjp1s0z6z66ANt7l-juW%26c%3DClExC98c6ZB4Uaw8vP9w_EXkEnI9tHnJ4icO3Ne4a3tHehtkNV0dmw%3D%3D%26ch%3D3tFdCl1gQ4VjnceEu5IwNdEXwEYcP_b9LzbEfMeeO0I3PGSn4J3ZBA%3D%3D&amp;data=05%7C01%7Canna.c.heiney%40nasa.gov%7Ca95f5cefdf6346672ab608dad6e3a6f3%7C7005d45845be48ae8140d43da96dd17b%7C0%7C0%7C638058570496864918%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=ZGppyplBwuKJ3TyCjDOSx66hDfws%2Fd4vZChdvl9AFs8%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Artemis I STEM Learning Pathway<\/a>\u00a0e-newsletter provided ready-to-use content throughout the mission, and even though the flight is complete, this series remains available online! Each edition\u2019s set of resources can be used individually or in combination to create a lesson plan. Topics focus on launch, science on the Moon, return and splashdown, future missions, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Discover unexpected STEM careers at NASA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Surprisingly STEM: Soft Robotics Engineers @ NASA Langley\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VuxnPLU_KEs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not&nbsp;<em>all<\/em>&nbsp;rocket science! The new Surprisingly STEM video series gives you a behind-the-scenes look at just a few of the unexpected roles that help NASA accomplish its goals in space and on Earth. The first two episodes feature marine biologists and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=VuxnPLU_KEs\">soft robotics<\/a>&nbsp;engineers \u2013 with more exciting career profiles to come in 2023. See these episodes and explore other NASA STEM careers in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLTUZypZ67cdteB_I646K7iSt1h_yBJFLx\">NASA Workforce and Careers<\/a>&nbsp;video playlist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/thumbnails\/image\/mic_0896.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/side_image\/public\/thumbnails\/image\/mic_0896.jpg?itok=pkBEfDea\" alt=\"The student team from Victory Christian Center School in Charlotte, North Carolina, pose with their rocket prior to launch. \" title=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption>The Student Launch team from Victory Christian Center School in Charlotte, North Carolina, pose with their rocket prior to launch.Credits: NASA\/Danielle Burleson<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. Join a Student Challenge<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What better way to get involved in NASA\u2019s missions than through authentic STEM experiences? While many of the agency\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/stem.nasa.gov\/artemis\">Artemis Student Challenges<\/a>&nbsp;are focused on higher education, there are K-12 options, too; teams of middle school and high school students are eligible to participate in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/stem\/studentlaunch\/home\/index.html\">Student Launch<\/a>, and high school teams are also eligible to participate in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/stem\/roverchallenge\/home\/index.html\">Human Exploration Rover Challenge<\/a>&nbsp;and the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.glee2023.org\/\">Great Lunar Expedition for Everyone<\/a>. Annual challenges begin in the fall, but the new year is a great time to research them and plan ahead. Visit NASA\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/education\/materials\/\">STEM Search<\/a>&nbsp;and click the \u201cContests and Challenges\u201d checkbox for a complete list of current student challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6. Create \u2018Wow!\u2019 moments through hands-on STEM activities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/thumbnails\/image\/kathylueders_students2launch_aug2022.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/side_image\/public\/thumbnails\/image\/kathylueders_students2launch_aug2022.jpg?itok=Wu7GQ68X\" alt=\"Students visiting Kennedy Space Center for the launch of Artemis I work on STEM activities with the help of Kathy Lueders, NASA\u2019s associate administrator for Space Operations.\" title=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Students visiting Kennedy Space Center for the launch of Artemis I work on STEM activities with the help of Kathy Lueders, NASA\u2019s associate administrator for Space Operations.Credits: NASA<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/feature\/eight-ways-students-can-dive-into-nasa-stem-in-2023\"><\/a>Help your students discover their own abilities through hands-on activities developed by education experts with NASA\u2019s Next Gen STEM project. Visit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/stem\/nextgenstem\/index.html\">Next Gen STEM website<\/a>\u00a0for a wealth of K-12 lessons and activities focusing on a wide range of topics, from aviation and Earth science to the Moon and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>7. Engage with astronauts aboard the International Space Station<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students and educators can engage directly with astronauts living and working aboard the International Space Station through educational Earth-to-space calls, or downlinks, offered by Next Gen STEM\u2019s \u201cSTEM on Station\u201d initiative. During a downlink, astronauts answer students\u2019 questions during a live event, which is broadcast worldwide on NASA TV. Visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/audience\/foreducators\/stem-on-station\/downlinks.html\">website<\/a>&nbsp;to see the schedule and learn how your school can apply to host a downlink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>8. Connect and subscribe to learn about new opportunities and resources<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t miss out on new opportunities! Educators are welcome to join the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/stemgateway.nasa.gov\/connects\/s\/\">NASA CONNECTS<\/a>\u00a0community of practice to stay up to date on the latest NASA resources, collaborate with fellow educators, and find out about exclusive events. Teachers, parents, and students can also sign up for the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/stem\/express\">NASA EXPRESS<\/a>\u00a0digital newsletter, which delivers the latest STEM resources and opportunities every Thursday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We recommend you: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dereumlabs.com\/global\/news\/nasa-spacex-to-study-hubble-telescope-reboost-possibility\/\">NASA, SpaceX to Study Hubble Telescope Reboost Possibility<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/feature\/eight-ways-students-can-dive-into-nasa-stem-in-2023\">NASA<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NASA had a stellar year in 2022, with the spectacular Artemis I mission paving the way for future crewed flights to the Moon, dazzling images beamed back to Earth from the new James Webb Space Telescope, and more. As the calendar turns to 2023, NASA is launching into a new era of human spaceflight. 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