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Entries will be accepted through January 2, 2010.</p><abbr class='dtstart' title='2009-9-1'>9/1/2009</abbr><abbr class='dtend' title='2009-9-1'></abbr><div class='filter_id'>major_event</div></div></li><li><div class='vevent'><a class='url' href='http://cxc.harvard.edu/symposium_2009/'>Full Details</a><h3 class='summary'>Chandra’s First Decade of Discovery Symposium</h3><p class='description'>Join NASA for this symposium highlighting unique imaging and spectroscopic results from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory. Registration ends on Sept. 4, 2009.</p><abbr class='dtstart' title='2009-9-4'>9/4/2009</abbr><abbr class='dtend' title='2009-9-4'></abbr><div class='filter_id'>major_event</div></div></li><li><div class='vevent'><a class='url' href='http://www.msphds.org/'>Full Details</a><h3 class='summary'>MS PHD’S Initiative</h3><p class='description'>Applications for this opportunity for minority students in Earth System Science are due Sept. 8, 1009.</p><abbr class='dtstart' title='2009-9-8'>9/8/2009</abbr><abbr class='dtend' title='2009-9-8'></abbr><div class='filter_id'>major_event</div></div></li><li><div class='vevent'><a class='url' href='http://www.nasa.gov/education/INSPIRE'>Full Details</a><h3 class='summary'>Student Opportunity: INSPIRE</h3><p class='description'>Applications are due Sept. 10, 2009, for this project for U.S. students in grades 9-12.</p><abbr class='dtstart' title='2009-9-10'>9/10/2009</abbr><abbr class='dtend' title='2009-9-10'></abbr><div class='filter_id'>major_event</div></div></li><li><div class='vevent'><a class='url' href='http://www.astrosociety.org/events/2009mtg/workshops.html'>Full Details</a><h3 class='summary'>Astronomical Society of the Pacific’s Educator Workshops</h3><p class='description'>Sign up for this two-day, professional development event taking place on Sept. 12-13, 2009, in Millbrae, Calif.</p><abbr class='dtstart' title='2009-9-12'>9/12/2009</abbr><abbr class='dtend' title='2009-9-12'></abbr><div class='filter_id'>major_event</div></div></li><li><div class='vevent'><a class='url' href='http://www.astrosociety.org/events/2009mtg/workshops.html'>Full Details</a><h3 class='summary'>Hands-on Astronomy and Earth-science Education Workshops</h3><p class='description'>These workshops for grade 4-12 and informal educators will take place Sept. 12-13, 2009, near San Francisco, Calif.</p><abbr class='dtstart' title='2009-9-12'>9/12/2009</abbr><abbr class='dtend' title='2009-9-12'></abbr><div class='filter_id'>major_event</div></div></li><li><div class='vevent'><a class='url' href='http://www.astrosociety.org/events/2009mtg/workshops.html'>Full Details</a><h3 class='summary'>Astronomical Society of the Pacific’s Educator Workshops</h3><p class='description'>Sign up for this two-day, professional development event taking place on Sept. 12-13, 2009, in Millbrae, Calif.</p><abbr class='dtstart' title='2009-9-13'>9/13/2009</abbr><abbr class='dtend' title='2009-9-13'></abbr><div class='filter_id'>major_event</div></div></li><li><div class='vevent'><a class='url' href='http://www.astrosociety.org/events/2009mtg/workshops.html'>Full Details</a><h3 class='summary'>Hands-on Astronomy and Earth-science Education Workshops</h3><p class='description'>These workshops for grade 4-12 and informal educators will take place Sept. 12-13, 2009, near San Francisco, Calif.</p><abbr class='dtstart' title='2009-9-13'>9/13/2009</abbr><abbr class='dtend' title='2009-9-13'></abbr><div class='filter_id'>major_event</div></div></li><li><div class='vevent'><a class='url' href='http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/ssep/index.cfm'>Full Details</a><h3 class='summary'>Solar System Educators Program Accepting Applications</h3><p class='description'>Applications to join this nationwide network of highly motivated teachers are due Sept. 15, 2009.</p><abbr class='dtstart' title='2009-9-15'>9/15/2009</abbr><abbr class='dtend' title='2009-9-15'></abbr><div class='filter_id'>major_event</div></div></li><li><div class='vevent'><a class='url' href='http://bit.ly/3kDn7b'>Full Details</a><h3 class='summary'>NASA Mission to Mercury -- Classes Across America Can Participate Live</h3><p class='description'>On Sept. 29, 2009, NASA's MESSENGER spacecraft will fly by the planet Mercury. The flyby event and the two days of science data analysis that follow will be covered live from mission control by seven Messenger Fellows. They will answer questions from classes across America and engage students in live conversations about the mission. A special post on the Blog on the Universe site has links to the official Web sites, background information on the event and ideas for lessons.</p><abbr class='dtstart' title='2009-9-29'>9/29/2009</abbr><abbr class='dtend' title='2009-9-29'></abbr><div class='filter_id'>major_event</div></div></li><li><div class='vevent'><a class='url' href='http://www.cfa.harvard.edu/seuforum/iyacosmos/individual.htm'>Full Details</a><h3 class='summary'>Capture the Colorful Cosmos</h3><p class='description'>Use MicroObservatory, an online network of robotic telescopes controlled over the Internet, to take part in this astrophotography project. Images must be submitted by Sept. 30, 2009.</p><abbr class='dtstart' title='2009-9-30'>9/30/2009</abbr><abbr class='dtend' title='2009-9-30'></abbr><div class='filter_id'>major_event</div></div></li><li><div class='vevent'><a class='url' href='http://dln.nasa.gov/dln/content/webcast/'>Full Details</a><h3 class='summary'>Earth Science Week Products Webcast</h3><p class='description'>Join NASA on Sept. 30, 2009, for a webcast showcasing NASA multimedia resources and activities that are available for educational programs during Earth Science Week and beyond. These resources include a video podcast series -- The Tides of Change -- that will be rolled out each day of ESW&#059; a live DLN event on Oct. 14, 2009, with NASA oceanographers Marcianna Delaney and Gene Feldman&#059; and related Web sites and classroom activities. Earth Science Week 2009 is being held Oct. 11-17, 2009.</p><abbr class='dtstart' title='2009-9-30'>9/30/2009</abbr><abbr class='dtend' title='2009-9-30'></abbr><div class='filter_id'>major_event</div></div></li><li><div class='vevent'><a class='url' href='http://saturn.jpl.nasa.gov/scientistforaday/'>Full Details</a><h3 class='summary'>Fall 2009 Cassini Scientist for a Day Contest</h3><p class='description'>The contest is open to students in grades 5-12. Essay entries are due by noon Pacific time &#040;3 p.m. EDT&#041; on Sept. 30, 2009.</p><abbr class='dtstart' title='2009-9-30'>9/30/2009</abbr><abbr class='dtend' title='2009-9-30'></abbr><div class='filter_id'>major_event</div></div></li><li><div class='vevent'><a class='url' href='http://topstars.strategies.org'>Full Details</a><h3 class='summary'>Hubble Space Telescope Top Stars Project</h3><p class='description'>Educators are invited to submit their best examples of using Hubble for science, technology, engineering or mathematics education. Entries will be accepted through January 2, 2010.</p><abbr class='dtstart' title='2009-10-1'>10/1/2009</abbr><abbr class='dtend' title='2009-10-1'></abbr><div class='filter_id'>major_event</div></div></li><li><div class='vevent'><a class='url' href='http://www.worldspaceweek.org/index.html'>Full Details</a><h3 class='summary'>World Space Week</h3><p class='description'>Commemorate the launch of Sputnik 1 by celebrating World Space Week in your classroom, Oct. 4-10, 2009!</p><abbr class='dtstart' title='2009-10-4'>10/4/2009</abbr><abbr class='dtend' title='2009-10-4'></abbr><div class='filter_id'>major_event</div></div></li><li><div class='vevent'><a class='url' href='http://www.nasa.gov/centers/jpl/education/sunconf-20090921.html'>Full Details</a><h3 class='summary'>Pre-registration due: Education Conference at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory</h3><p class='description'>Join NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory Education Office for an education conference being held Oct. 17, 2009, near Pasadena, Calif. The conference will celebrate the most prominent and vital feature in the solar system, the sun. Topics will include the structure and content of the sun&#059; solar cycles&#059; and the inner and outer heliosphere. The conference is designed for all formal and informal educators and students in high school and above. Pre-registration is required and due by Oct. 5, 2009.</p><abbr class='dtstart' title='2009-10-5'>10/5/2009</abbr><abbr class='dtend' title='2009-10-5'></abbr><div class='filter_id'>major_event</div></div></li><li><div class='vevent'><a class='url' href='http://www.worldspaceweek.org/index.html'>Full Details</a><h3 class='summary'>World Space Week</h3><p class='description'>Commemorate the launch of Sputnik 1 by celebrating World Space Week in your classroom, Oct. 4-10, 2009!</p><abbr class='dtstart' title='2009-10-5'>10/5/2009</abbr><abbr class='dtend' title='2009-10-5'></abbr><div class='filter_id'>major_event</div></div></li><li><div class='vevent'><a class='url' href='http://www.worldspaceweek.org/index.html'>Full Details</a><h3 class='summary'>World Space Week</h3><p class='description'>Commemorate the launch of Sputnik 1 by celebrating World Space Week in your classroom, Oct. 4-10, 2009!</p><abbr class='dtstart' title='2009-10-6'>10/6/2009</abbr><abbr class='dtend' title='2009-10-6'></abbr><div class='filter_id'>major_event</div></div></li><li><div class='vevent'><a class='url' href='http://www.worldspaceweek.org/index.html'>Full Details</a><h3 class='summary'>World Space Week</h3><p class='description'>Commemorate the launch of Sputnik 1 by celebrating World Space Week in your classroom, Oct. 4-10, 2009!</p><abbr class='dtstart' title='2009-10-7'>10/7/2009</abbr><abbr class='dtend' title='2009-10-7'></abbr><div class='filter_id'>major_event</div></div></li><li><div class='vevent'><a class='url' href='http://www.worldspaceweek.org/index.html'>Full Details</a><h3 class='summary'>World Space Week</h3><p class='description'>Commemorate the launch of Sputnik 1 by celebrating World Space Week in your classroom, Oct. 4-10, 2009!</p><abbr class='dtstart' title='2009-10-8'>10/8/2009</abbr><abbr class='dtend' title='2009-10-8'></abbr><div class='filter_id'>major_event</div></div></li><li><div class='vevent'><a class='url' href='http://lcross.arc.nasa.gov/impactkit/'>Full Details</a><h3 class='summary'>Free Kit: LCROSS Impact at the Lunar Surface</h3><p class='description'>On Oct. 9, 2009, at 7:32 a.m. EDT, the Lunar CRater Observation and Sensing Satellite, or LCROSS, along with the spent Centaur upper stage rocket, will impact a permanently shadowed crater near the lunar south pole. For this historic day, NASA has created the LCROSS Impact Kit. This kit is full of videos and educational materials to inspire and engage your students in America’s return to the moon. The free kit is available on the Web.</p><abbr class='dtstart' title='2009-10-9'>10/9/2009</abbr><abbr class='dtend' title='2009-10-9'></abbr><div class='filter_id'>major_event</div></div></li><li><div class='vevent'><a class='url' href='http://lcross.arc.nasa.gov/impactkit/'>Full Details</a><h3 class='summary'>Viewing Opportunity : LCROSS Impact at the Lunar Surface</h3><p class='description'>On Oct. 9, 2009, at approximately 7:30 a.m. EDT, the Lunar CRater Observation and Sensing Satellite along with the spent Centaur upper stage rocket will impact a permanently shadowed crater near the lunar south pole in search of water ice. Viewing parties are planned across the country to witness this historic event. Use the map located at this NASA Web site to find events in your area. As an option for those who are unable to attend an event in person, live coverage of the event will be broadcast on NASA TV at 6:30 a.m. EDT.</p><abbr class='dtstart' title='2009-10-9'>10/9/2009</abbr><abbr class='dtend' title='2009-10-9'></abbr><div class='filter_id'>major_event</div></div></li><li><div class='vevent'><a class='url' href='http://www.worldspaceweek.org/index.html'>Full Details</a><h3 class='summary'>World Space Week</h3><p class='description'>Commemorate the launch of Sputnik 1 by celebrating World Space Week in your classroom, Oct. 4-10, 2009!</p><abbr class='dtstart' title='2009-10-9'>10/9/2009</abbr><abbr class='dtend' title='2009-10-9'></abbr><div class='filter_id'>major_event</div></div></li><li><div class='vevent'><a class='url' href='http://www.worldspaceweek.org/index.html'>Full Details</a><h3 class='summary'>World Space Week</h3><p class='description'>Commemorate the launch of Sputnik 1 by celebrating World Space Week in your classroom, Oct. 4-10, 2009!</p><abbr class='dtstart' title='2009-10-10'>10/10/2009</abbr><abbr class='dtend' title='2009-10-10'></abbr><div class='filter_id'>major_event</div></div></li><li><div class='vevent'><a class='url' href='jsc-dislearn@mail.nasa.gov'>Full Details</a><h3 class='summary'>NASA’s Digital Learning Network Walk to the Moon Challenge</h3><p class='description'>The Walk to the Moon Challenge encourages students to count their steps to reach a goal of 250,000. Each step will be equal to one mile. With approximately 250,000 miles between Earth and the moon, students will “walk” to the moon! Students may chart their progress individually or in groups. E-mail your results to DLN by Oct. 14, 2009, and your students’ stories may be featured during the DLN’s Apollo Anniversary celebration taking place Nov. 16-20!</p><abbr class='dtstart' title='2009-10-14'>10/14/2009</abbr><abbr class='dtend' title='2009-10-14'></abbr><div class='filter_id'>major_event</div></div></li><li><div class='vevent'><a class='url' href='jsc-dislearn@mail.nasa.gov'>Full Details</a><h3 class='summary'>Videoconference: Ames Research Center Contributions to Apollo 11</h3><p class='description'>Join NASA’s Digital Learning Network to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. On Nov. 20, 2009, at 12:00 p.m. CST, the DLN will highlight the contributions of NASA’s Ames Research Center to the Apollo 11 mission. NASA expects to travel to the moon once again in the next decade. Learn how this will happen through a new NASA program called Constellation. Please register by close of business on Oct. 14, 2009.</p><abbr class='dtstart' title='2009-10-14'>10/14/2009</abbr><abbr class='dtend' title='2009-10-14'></abbr><div class='filter_id'>major_event</div></div></li><li><div class='vevent'><a class='url' href='jsc-dislearn@mail.nasa.gov'>Full Details</a><h3 class='summary'>Videoconference: Johnson Space Center Contributions to Apollo 11</h3><p class='description'>Join NASA’s Digital Learning Network to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. On Nov. 19, 2009, at 12:00 p.m. CST, the DLN will highlight the contributions of NASA’s Johnson Space Center to the Apollo 11 mission. Learn more about the home of the astronaut corps and take a peek inside the Mission Control Center, where controllers communicated with Armstrong, Aldrin, and Collins as they zoomed toward the moon. Please register by close of business on Oct. 14, 2009.</p><abbr class='dtstart' title='2009-10-14'>10/14/2009</abbr><abbr class='dtend' title='2009-10-14'></abbr><div class='filter_id'>major_event</div></div></li><li><div class='vevent'><a class='url' href='jsc-dislearn@mail.nasa.gov'>Full Details</a><h3 class='summary'>Videoconference: Kennedy Space Center Contributions to Apollo 11</h3><p class='description'>Join NASA’s Digital Learning Network in celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. On Nov. 18, 2009, at 12:00 p.m. CST, the DLN will highlight the contributions of NASA’s Kennedy Space Center to the Apollo 11 mission. Discover America’s spaceport, the site where the Apollo 11 astronauts made their final preparations before counting down to the launch of the fastest vehicle humans have ever ridden in -- the Saturn V rocket. Please register by close of business on Oct. 14, 2009.</p><abbr class='dtstart' title='2009-10-14'>10/14/2009</abbr><abbr class='dtend' title='2009-10-14'></abbr><div class='filter_id'>major_event</div></div></li><li><div class='vevent'><a class='url' href='jsc-dislearn@mail.nasa.gov'>Full Details</a><h3 class='summary'>Videoconference: Langley Research Center Contributions to Apollo 11</h3><p class='description'>Join NASA’s Digital Learning Network in a celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. On Nov. 16, 2009, at 12:00 p.m. CST, the DLN will highlight the contributions of NASA’s Langley Research Center to the Apollo 11 mission. Learn how a young engineer convinced his boss that lunar exploration would only be possible if something called Lunar Orbit Rendezvous was used as the passageway to the moon. Please register by close of business on Oct. 14, 2009.</p><abbr class='dtstart' title='2009-10-14'>10/14/2009</abbr><abbr class='dtend' title='2009-10-14'></abbr><div class='filter_id'>major_event</div></div></li><li><div class='vevent'><a class='url' href='jsc-dislearn@mail.nasa.gov'>Full Details</a><h3 class='summary'>Videoconference: Marshall Space Flight Center Contributions to Apollo 11</h3><p class='description'>Join NASA’s Digital Learning Network in celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. On Nov. 17, 2009, at 12:00 p.m. CST, the DLN will highlight the contributions of NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center to the Apollo 11 mission. Learn how a rocket taller than the Statue of Liberty was constructed for peaceful space exploration and why its presence tipped the scale of the space race in favor of the U.S. Please register by close of business on Oct. 14, 2009.</p><abbr class='dtstart' title='2009-10-14'>10/14/2009</abbr><abbr class='dtend' title='2009-10-14'></abbr><div class='filter_id'>major_event</div></div></li><li><div class='vevent'><a class='url' href='http://www.earthsciweek.org/contests/essay/index.html'>Full Details</a><h3 class='summary'>Earth Science Week 2009 Essay Contest</h3><p class='description'>Essays that focus on the theme “Climate Connections” are due by Oct. 16, 2009.</p><abbr class='dtstart' title='2009-10-16'>10/16/2009</abbr><abbr class='dtend' title='2009-10-16'></abbr><div class='filter_id'>major_event</div></div></li><li><div class='vevent'><a class='url' href='http://www.earthsciweek.org/contests/photography/index.html'>Full Details</a><h3 class='summary'>Earth Science Week 2009 Photography Contest</h3><p class='description'>Photographs that focus on the topic “How Climate Shapes My World” are due by Oct. 16, 2009.</p><abbr class='dtstart' title='2009-10-16'>10/16/2009</abbr><abbr class='dtend' title='2009-10-16'></abbr><div class='filter_id'>major_event</div></div></li><li><div class='vevent'><a class='url' href='http://www.earthsciweek.org/contests/visualarts/index.html'>Full Details</a><h3 class='summary'>Earth Science Week 2009 Visual Arts Contest</h3><p class='description'>Visual arts projects that focus on the topic “The Climate Where I Live” are due by Oct. 16, 2009.</p><abbr class='dtstart' title='2009-10-16'>10/16/2009</abbr><abbr class='dtend' title='2009-10-16'></abbr><div class='filter_id'>major_event</div></div></li><li><div class='vevent'><a class='url' href='http://www.earthsciweek.org/contests/iypephotocontest/index.html'>Full Details</a><h3 class='summary'>International Year of Planet Earth &amp; Earth Science Week 2009 Photography Contest</h3><p class='description'>Photographs that focus on the topic “Exploring Earth Science Around the World” are due by Oct. 16, 2009.</p><abbr class='dtstart' title='2009-10-16'>10/16/2009</abbr><abbr class='dtend' title='2009-10-16'></abbr><div class='filter_id'>major_event</div></div></li><li><div class='vevent'><a class='url' href='http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/events/ssa.cfm'>Full Details</a><h3 class='summary'>Wanted: Solar System Ambassadors</h3><p class='description'>Applications to join a growing network of space enthusiasts are due Oct. 16, 2009.</p><abbr class='dtstart' title='2009-10-16'>10/16/2009</abbr><abbr class='dtend' title='2009-10-16'></abbr><div class='filter_id'>major_event</div></div></li><li><div class='vevent'><a class='url' href='http://www.nasa.gov/centers/jpl/education/sunconf-20090921.html'>Full Details</a><h3 class='summary'>Education Conference at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory</h3><p class='description'>Join NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory Education Office for an education conference being held Oct. 17, 2009, near Pasadena, Calif. The conference will celebrate the most prominent and vital feature in the solar system, the sun. Topics will include the structure and content of the sun&#059; solar cycles&#059; and the inner and outer heliosphere. The conference is designed for all formal and informal educators and students in high school and above. Pre-registration is required and due by Oct. 5, 2009.</p><abbr class='dtstart' title='2009-10-17'>10/17/2009</abbr><abbr class='dtend' title='2009-10-17'></abbr><div class='filter_id'>major_event</div></div></li><li><div class='vevent'><a class='url' href='http://www.EarthKAM.ucsd.edu'>Full Details</a><h3 class='summary'>ISS EarthKAM Fall 2009 Mission</h3><p class='description'>Middle school educators are invited to join NASA for the upcoming International Space Station EarthKAM Mission taking place Oct. 20-23, 2009. Find out more about this exciting opportunity that allows students to take pictures of Earth from a digital camera on board the International Space Station. Participation is free. Online registration is required before the mission.</p><abbr class='dtstart' title='2009-10-20'>10/20/2009</abbr><abbr class='dtend' title='2009-10-20'></abbr><div class='filter_id'>major_event</div></div></li><li><div class='vevent'><a class='url' href='http://www.ustream.tv/channel/nasajpl'>Full Details</a><h3 class='summary'>Live Webcast: Saturn Question and Answer Session With Students</h3><p class='description'>Cassini scientists at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California will answer questions about Saturn from students who entered the Cassini Scientist for a Day essay contest. This live event will air on the &quot;NASAJPL&quot; channel on Ustream TV on Oct. 20, 2009, beginning at noon PDT &#040;3 p.m. EDT&#041;. This program will also be archived for later viewing.</p><abbr class='dtstart' title='2009-10-20'>10/20/2009</abbr><abbr class='dtend' title='2009-10-20'></abbr><div class='filter_id'>major_event</div></div></li><li><div class='vevent'><a class='url' href='http://www.EarthKAM.ucsd.edu'>Full Details</a><h3 class='summary'>ISS EarthKAM Fall 2009 Mission</h3><p class='description'>Middle school educators are invited to join NASA for the upcoming International Space Station EarthKAM Mission taking place Oct. 20-23, 2009. Find out more about this exciting opportunity that allows students to take pictures of Earth from a digital camera on board the International Space Station. Participation is free. Online registration is required before the mission.</p><abbr class='dtstart' title='2009-10-21'>10/21/2009</abbr><abbr class='dtend' title='2009-10-21'></abbr><div class='filter_id'>major_event</div></div></li><li><div class='vevent'><a class='url' href='http://www.EarthKAM.ucsd.edu'>Full Details</a><h3 class='summary'>ISS EarthKAM Fall 2009 Mission</h3><p class='description'>Middle school educators are invited to join NASA for the upcoming International Space Station EarthKAM Mission taking place Oct. 20-23, 2009. Find out more about this exciting opportunity that allows students to take pictures of Earth from a digital camera on board the International Space Station. Participation is free. Online registration is required before the mission.</p><abbr class='dtstart' title='2009-10-22'>10/22/2009</abbr><abbr class='dtend' title='2009-10-22'></abbr><div class='filter_id'>major_event</div></div></li><li><div class='vevent'><a class='url' href='http://www.EarthKAM.ucsd.edu'>Full Details</a><h3 class='summary'>ISS EarthKAM Fall 2009 Mission</h3><p class='description'>Middle school educators are invited to join NASA for the upcoming International Space Station EarthKAM Mission taking place Oct. 20-23, 2009. Find out more about this exciting opportunity that allows students to take pictures of Earth from a digital camera on board the International Space Station. Participation is free. Online registration is required before the mission.</p><abbr class='dtstart' title='2009-10-23'>10/23/2009</abbr><abbr class='dtend' title='2009-10-23'></abbr><div class='filter_id'>major_event</div></div></li><li><div class='vevent'><a class='url' href='http://usrp.usra.edu'>Full Details</a><h3 class='summary'>NASA Undergraduate Student Research Project</h3><p class='description'>NASA's USRP offers U.S. undergraduates research experiences at NASA centers. Applications are available for the 2010 spring session. Applicants must be sophomores, juniors or seniors with a 3.0 GPA. They must have an academic major or course work concentration in engineering, math, computer science, or physical or life sciences. Participants work on practical problems that will be applied in aerospace or on future NASA missions. The application deadline is Oct. 23, 2009.</p><abbr class='dtstart' title='2009-10-23'>10/23/2009</abbr><abbr class='dtend' title='2009-10-23'></abbr><div class='filter_id'>major_event</div></div></li><li><div class='vevent'><a class='url' href='http://microgravityuniversity.jsc.nasa.gov'>Full Details</a><h3 class='summary'>Reduced Gravity Education Flight Program</h3><p class='description'>Undergraduate students are encouraged to apply for the chance to design, fabricate and test a reduced-gravity experiment. Proposals are due Oct. 28, 2009.</p><abbr class='dtstart' title='2009-10-28'>10/28/2009</abbr><abbr class='dtend' title='2009-10-28'></abbr><div class='filter_id'>major_event</div></div></li><li><div class='vevent'><a class='url' href='http://dln.nasa.gov/dln/content/webcast/'>Full Details</a><h3 class='summary'>Waste Limitation Management and Recycling Design Challenge Webcast</h3><p class='description'>Join NASA on Oct. 28, 2009, for a webcast about the Waste Limitation Management and Recycling Design Challenge. This cross-curricular, standards-based competitive project for middle school students challenges small teams of students to create prototype systems for sustainable water purification on the moon. The presentation will review the contest rules and schedule as well as demonstrate the methods students will use to create and analyze the wastewater.</p><abbr class='dtstart' title='2009-10-28'>10/28/2009</abbr><abbr class='dtend' title='2009-10-28'></abbr><div class='filter_id'>major_event</div></div></li><li><div class='vevent'><a class='url' href='http://nasa.orau.org/postdoc/description/index.htm'>Full Details</a><h3 class='summary'>2009 NASA Postdoctoral Program</h3><p class='description'>Applications for these one- to three-year fellowship appointments for postdoctoral scientists and engineers are accepted three times per year. The next due date is Nov. 1, 2009.</p><abbr class='dtstart' title='2009-11-1'>11/1/2009</abbr><abbr class='dtend' title='2009-11-1'></abbr><div class='filter_id'>major_event</div></div></li><li><div class='vevent'><a class='url' href='http://topstars.strategies.org'>Full Details</a><h3 class='summary'>Hubble Space Telescope Top Stars Project</h3><p class='description'>Educators are invited to submit their best examples of using Hubble for science, technology, engineering or mathematics education. Entries will be accepted through January 2, 2010.</p><abbr class='dtstart' title='2009-11-2'>11/2/2009</abbr><abbr class='dtend' title='2009-11-2'></abbr><div class='filter_id'>major_event</div></div></li><li><div class='vevent'><a class='url' href='http://frc-grants.arc.nasa.gov/frc/app/directions.php'>Full Details</a><h3 class='summary'>NASA FIRST Robotics Grants</h3><p class='description'>Applications for grants to cover registration costs for teams to attend one Regional Competition are due Nov. 2, 2009.</p><abbr class='dtstart' title='2009-11-2'>11/2/2009</abbr><abbr class='dtend' title='2009-11-2'></abbr><div class='filter_id'>major_event</div></div></li><li><div class='vevent'><a class='url' href='http://spaceflightsystems.grc.nasa.gov/DIME.html'>Full Details</a><h3 class='summary'>NASA's Dropping In a Microgravity Environment Competition</h3><p class='description'>Students in grades 6-12 are challenged to design and build an experiment to be conducted in a NASA research drop tower. Proposals are due Nov. 2, 2009.</p><abbr class='dtstart' title='2009-11-2'>11/2/2009</abbr><abbr class='dtend' title='2009-11-2'></abbr><div class='filter_id'>major_event</div></div></li><li><div class='vevent'><a class='url' href='http://www.vasts.spacegrant.org'>Full Details</a><h3 class='summary'>2010 Virginia Aerospace Science and Technology Scholars</h3><p class='description'>High school juniors throughout Virginia are encouraged to apply. Application deadline is Nov. 6, 2009.</p><abbr class='dtstart' title='2009-11-6'>11/6/2009</abbr><abbr class='dtend' title='2009-11-6'></abbr><div class='filter_id'>major_event</div></div></li><li><div class='vevent'><a class='url' href='http://www.nasm.si.edu/events/eventDetail.cfm?eventID=1609'>Full Details</a><h3 class='summary'>Apollo Space Program Virtual Conference</h3><p class='description'>Join NASA and the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum for a FREE online conference taking place on Nov. 10, 2009, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST.</p><abbr class='dtstart' title='2009-11-10'>11/10/2009</abbr><abbr class='dtend' title='2009-11-10'></abbr><div class='filter_id'>major_event</div></div></li><li><div class='vevent'><a class='url' href='http://www.us-satellite.net/nasa/endeavor/index.cfm'>Full Details</a><h3 class='summary'>NASA Endeavor Science Teaching Certificate Project</h3><p class='description'>Applications for this opportunity for educators will be accepted through Nov. 10, 2009.</p><abbr class='dtstart' title='2009-11-10'>11/10/2009</abbr><abbr class='dtend' title='2009-11-10'></abbr><div class='filter_id'>major_event</div></div></li><li><div class='vevent'><a class='url' href='http://aerospacescholars.jsc.nasa.gov/HAS/'>Full Details</a><h3 class='summary'>2010 Texas High School Aerospace Scholars</h3><p class='description'>High school juniors throughout Texas are encouraged to apply. Application deadline is Nov. 13, 2009.</p><abbr class='dtstart' title='2009-11-13'>11/13/2009</abbr><abbr class='dtend' title='2009-11-13'></abbr><div class='filter_id'>major_event</div></div></li><li><div class='vevent'><a class='url' href='http://www.nasm.si.edu/events/eventDetail.cfm?eventID=1666'>Full Details</a><h3 class='summary'>Star Gazing at the NASM</h3><p class='description'>The National Air and Space Museum will hold a stargazing event and lecture by astronaut John Grunsfeld.</p><abbr class='dtstart' title='2009-11-17'>11/17/2009</abbr><abbr class='dtend' title='2009-11-17'></abbr><div class='filter_id'>major_event</div></div></li><li><div class='vevent'><a class='url' href='http://www.nasm.si.edu/events/eventDetail.cfm?eventID=1636'>Full Details</a><h3 class='summary'>Hubble Legacy Symposium</h3><p class='description'>The National Air and Space Museum will hold an all-day symposium to explore the history and meaning of the Hubble Space Telescope.</p><abbr class='dtstart' title='2009-11-18'>11/18/2009</abbr><abbr class='dtend' title='2009-11-18'></abbr><div class='filter_id'>major_event</div></div></li><li><div class='vevent'><a class='url' href='http://dln.nasa.gov/dln/content/webcast/'>Full Details</a><h3 class='summary'>NASAimages.org &amp; eClips Webcast</h3><p class='description'>Join NASA on Nov. 18, 2009, for a webcast about finding NASA images and other multimedia on the Web. The NASAimages.org site is the largest collection of NASA media &#040;still images, video and audio&#041; available from a single, searchable site. NASAimages.org serves educators, students, researchers, space enthusiasts and the public. The goals of the site include promoting and supporting STEM education and preserving NASA’s digital media for future generations.</p><abbr class='dtstart' title='2009-11-18'>11/18/2009</abbr><abbr class='dtend' title='2009-11-18'></abbr><div class='filter_id'>major_event</div></div></li><li><div class='vevent'><a class='url' href='http://www.cansatcompetition.com/'>Full Details</a><h3 class='summary'>2010 CanSat Competition</h3><p class='description'>Participants compete in a contest to design and build a satellite called a CanSat. Applications are due Nov. 30, 2009.</p><abbr class='dtstart' title='2009-11-30'>11/30/2009</abbr><abbr class='dtend' title='2009-11-30'></abbr><div class='filter_id'>major_event</div></div></li><li><div class='vevent'><a class='url' href='http://www.rocketcontest.org/'>Full Details</a><h3 class='summary'>2010 Team America Rocketry Challenge</h3><p class='description'>Applications for this model rocket competition for U.S. students in grades 7-12 are due Nov. 30, 2009.</p><abbr class='dtstart' title='2009-11-30'>11/30/2009</abbr><abbr class='dtend' title='2009-11-30'></abbr><div class='filter_id'>major_event</div></div></li><li><div class='vevent'><a class='url' href='http://develop.larc.nasa.gov'>Full Details</a><h3 class='summary'>NASA’s DEVELOP Program</h3><p class='description'>Applications are due Nov. 30, 2009, for the spring 2010 session of this program for high school and college students.</p><abbr class='dtstart' title='2009-11-30'>11/30/2009</abbr><abbr class='dtend' title='2009-11-30'></abbr><div class='filter_id'>major_event</div></div></li><li><div class='vevent'><a class='url' href='http://stardustnext.jpl.nasa.gov/survey.html'>Full Details</a><h3 class='summary'>Stardust-NExT Mission Survey</h3><p class='description'>Critique the Stardust-NExT mission Web site before Nov. 30, 2009, for a chance to win a mission cookie cutter or aerogel sample.</p><abbr class='dtstart' title='2009-11-30'>11/30/2009</abbr><abbr class='dtend' title='2009-11-30'></abbr><div class='filter_id'>major_event</div></div></li><li><div class='vevent'><a class='url' href='http://topstars.strategies.org'>Full Details</a><h3 class='summary'>Hubble Space Telescope Top Stars Project</h3><p class='description'>Educators are invited to submit their best examples of using Hubble for science, technology, engineering or mathematics education. Entries will be accepted through January 2, 2010.</p><abbr class='dtstart' title='2009-12-1'>12/1/2009</abbr><abbr class='dtend' title='2009-12-1'></abbr><div class='filter_id'>major_event</div></div></li><li><div class='vevent'><a class='url' href='http://aero.larc.nasa.gov/competitions_high.htm'>Full Details</a><h3 class='summary'>2009-2010 Fundamental Aeronautics Student Competition</h3><p class='description'>Notices of intent from high school students are requested by Dec. 15, 2009.</p><abbr class='dtstart' title='2009-12-15'>12/15/2009</abbr><abbr class='dtend' title='2009-12-15'></abbr><div class='filter_id'>major_event</div></div></li><li><div class='vevent'><a class='url' href='http://aerospacescholars.jsc.nasa.gov/NCAS/'>Full Details</a><h3 class='summary'>2010 National Community College Aerospace Scholars Program</h3><p class='description'>National Community College Aerospace Scholars is an interactive, online learning experience. It is highlighted by an on-site experience where selected students interact with engineers at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. National Community College Aerospace Scholars is open to community college students across the U.S. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and have access to the internet. The application deadline is Dec. 15, 2009.</p><abbr class='dtstart' title='2009-12-15'>12/15/2009</abbr><abbr class='dtend' title='2009-12-15'></abbr><div class='filter_id'>major_event</div></div></li><li><div class='vevent'><a class='url' href='http://moontasks.larc.nasa.gov'>Full Details</a><h3 class='summary'>NASA University Design Contest</h3><p class='description'>NASA invites college students to design tools and instruments for the next-generation manned moon rover. Notices of intent are due Dec. 15, 2009.</p><abbr class='dtstart' title='2009-12-15'>12/15/2009</abbr><abbr class='dtend' title='2009-12-15'></abbr><div class='filter_id'>major_event</div></div></li><li><div class='vevent'><a class='url' href='http://dln.nasa.gov/dln/content/webcast/'>Full Details</a><h3 class='summary'>Exploring Space Through Math: Applications in Algebra I Webcast</h3><p class='description'>Join NASA on Dec. 16, 2009, for a webcast showcasing problems from the Exploring Space Through Math: Applications in Algebra I guide. This project will inspire your students with the opportunity to analyze real data from human spaceflight and to gain insight into STEM career possibilities. Each problem has a Student Edition and an Educator Edition with a lesson based on the 5-E’s Instructional Model and complete problem solutions.</p><abbr class='dtstart' title='2009-12-16'>12/16/2009</abbr><abbr class='dtend' title='2009-12-16'></abbr><div class='filter_id'>major_event</div></div></li><li><div class='vevent'><a class='url' href='http://laspace.lsu.edu/hasp'>Full Details</a><h3 class='summary'>High Altitude Student Platform Opportunity</h3><p class='description'>Send an experiment to the edge of space on a high-flying scientific balloon. Applications from college students are due Dec. 18, 2009.</p><abbr class='dtstart' title='2009-12-18'>12/18/2009</abbr><abbr class='dtend' title='2009-12-18'></abbr><div class='filter_id'>major_event</div></div></li><li><div class='vevent'><a class='url' href='http://topstars.strategies.org'>Full Details</a><h3 class='summary'>Hubble Space Telescope Top Stars Project</h3><p class='description'>Educators are invited to submit their best examples of using Hubble for science, technology, engineering or mathematics education. Entries will be accepted through January 2, 2010.</p><abbr class='dtstart' title='2010-1-1'>1/1/2010</abbr><abbr class='dtend' title='2010-1-1'></abbr><div class='filter_id'>major_event</div></div></li><li><div class='vevent'><a class='url' href='http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/science/nlab/experimentchallenge.html'>Full Details</a><h3 class='summary'>“Kids in Micro-g!” Challenge</h3><p class='description'>&quot;Kids in Micro-g!&quot; is a student experiment design challenge geared toward grades 5-8. Its purpose is to give students a hands-on opportunity to design an experiment or simple demonstration that will have observably different results when performed in the classroom and aboard the International Space Station. Experiment proposals may be submitted by educators on the behalf of student groups. Proposals may be submitted via e-mail or postal mail from Jan. 4, 2010, through Feb. 19, 2010.</p><abbr class='dtstart' title='2010-1-4'>1/4/2010</abbr><abbr class='dtend' title='2010-1-4'></abbr><div class='filter_id'>major_event</div></div></li><li><div class='vevent'><a class='url' href='http://nasa.asee.org/'>Full Details</a><h3 class='summary'>Aeronautics Scholarships</h3><p class='description'>NASA is accepting applications through Jan. 11, 2010, from undergraduate and graduate students in aeronautics and related fields.</p><abbr class='dtstart' title='2010-1-11'>1/11/2010</abbr><abbr class='dtend' title='2010-1-11'></abbr><div class='filter_id'>major_event</div></div></li><li><div class='vevent'><a class='url' href='http://www.einsteinfellows.org/application.html'>Full Details</a><h3 class='summary'>2010 Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship</h3><p class='description'>Applications from K-12 educators are due Jan. 13, 2010.</p><abbr class='dtstart' title='2010-1-13'>1/13/2010</abbr><abbr class='dtend' title='2010-1-13'></abbr><div class='filter_id'>major_event</div></div></li><li><div class='vevent'><a class='url' href='http://aero.larc.nasa.gov/competitions_univ.htm'>Full Details</a><h3 class='summary'>2009-2010 Fundamental Aeronautics Student Competition</h3><p class='description'>Notices of intent from graduate and undergraduate students are requested by Jan. 15, 2010.</p><abbr class='dtstart' title='2010-1-15'>1/15/2010</abbr><abbr class='dtend' title='2010-1-15'></abbr><div class='filter_id'>major_event</div></div></li><li><div class='vevent'><a class='url' href='http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/science/nlab/experimentchallenge.html'>Full Details</a><h3 class='summary'>“Kids in Micro-g!” Challenge</h3><p class='description'>&quot;Kids in Micro-g!&quot; is a student experiment design challenge geared toward grades 5-8. Its purpose is to give students a hands-on opportunity to design an experiment or simple demonstration that will have observably different results when performed in the classroom and aboard the International Space Station. Experiment proposals may be submitted by educators on the behalf of student groups. Proposals may be submitted via e-mail or postal mail from Jan. 4, 2010, through Feb. 19, 2010.</p><abbr class='dtstart' title='2010-1-15'>1/15/2010</abbr><abbr class='dtend' title='2010-1-15'></abbr><div class='filter_id'>major_event</div></div></li><li><div class='vevent'><a class='url' href='http://www.amfcse.org/Alan%20Shepard%20Award/alan_shepard_award.htm'>Full Details</a><h3 class='summary'>Alan Shepard Technology in Education Award</h3><p class='description'>Nominate K-12 teachers who are making a difference in education through the use of technology. Applications must be received by Jan. 16, 2010.</p><abbr class='dtstart' title='2010-1-16'>1/16/2010</abbr><abbr class='dtend' title='2010-1-16'></abbr><div class='filter_id'>major_event</div></div></li><li><div class='vevent'><a class='url' href='http://education.ksc.nasa.gov/esmdspacegrant/ResearchPaper.htm'>Full Details</a><h3 class='summary'>2010 ESMD Research Paper Competition</h3><p class='description'>Winners receive a scholarship and VIP seating at an upcoming launch. The deadline to submit a research paper is Jan. 25, 2010.</p><abbr class='dtstart' title='2010-1-25'>1/25/2010</abbr><abbr class='dtend' title='2010-1-25'></abbr><div class='filter_id'>major_event</div></div></li><li><div class='vevent'><a class='url' href='http://dln.nasa.gov/dln/content/webcast/'>Full Details</a><h3 class='summary'>STS-131 Robotics Webcast</h3><p class='description'>Innovation, creativity, problem solving -- The world of robotics at NASA is all of these things. Join NASA’s Teaching From Space Team on Jan. 27, 2010, for a webcast to learn more about robotics, STS-131 and mission specialist Dottie Metcalf-Lindenburger. Participants will also be introduced to a new NASA Education Robotics Web site that contains education activities, career profiles, multimedia resources and student robotic opportunities.</p><abbr class='dtstart' title='2010-1-27'>1/27/2010</abbr><abbr class='dtend' title='2010-1-27'></abbr><div class='filter_id'>major_event</div></div></li><li><div class='vevent'><a class='url' href='http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/science/nlab/experimentchallenge.html'>Full Details</a><h3 class='summary'>“Kids in Micro-g!” Challenge</h3><p class='description'>&quot;Kids in Micro-g!&quot; is a student experiment design challenge geared toward grades 5-8. Its purpose is to give students a hands-on opportunity to design an experiment or simple demonstration that will have observably different results when performed in the classroom and aboard the International Space Station. Experiment proposals may be submitted by educators on the behalf of student groups. Proposals may be submitted via e-mail or postal mail from Jan. 4, 2010, through Feb. 19, 2010.</p><abbr class='dtstart' title='2010-1-29'>1/29/2010</abbr><abbr class='dtend' title='2010-1-29'></abbr><div class='filter_id'>major_event</div></div></li><li><div class='vevent'><a class='url' href='http://www.nsbri.org/Education/SummerInternship.html'>Full Details</a><h3 class='summary'>NSBRI  Summer Internship Program</h3><p class='description'>The NSBRI’s summer program is for graduate or medical students and undergraduate students who have completed their second year of undergraduate studies. Applicants are asked to send a curriculum vitae or resume, a letter of interest indicating available dates during the summer, and two letters of recommendation. The program is open to U.S. citizens. The deadline to apply for the 2010 program is Jan. 31, 2010.</p><abbr class='dtstart' title='2010-1-31'>1/31/2010</abbr><abbr class='dtend' title='2010-1-31'></abbr><div class='filter_id'>major_event</div></div></li><li><div class='vevent'><a class='url' href='http://moonbuggy.msfc.nasa.gov/index.html'>Full Details</a><h3 class='summary'>17th Annual NASA Great Moonbuggy Race</h3><p class='description'>Registration is now open for this competition taking place April 1-3, 2010. Entries must be received by Feb. 1, 2010.</p><abbr class='dtstart' title='2010-2-1'>2/1/2010</abbr><abbr class='dtend' title='2010-2-1'></abbr><div class='filter_id'>major_event</div></div></li><li><div class='vevent'><a class='url' href='http://wlmr.nasa.gov/'>Full Details</a><h3 class='summary'>Waste Limitation Management and Recycling Design Challenge</h3><p class='description'>Students in grades 5-8 are challenged to design and build a Sustainable Water Recycling System for the moon. Entries are due Feb. 1, 2010.</p><abbr class='dtstart' title='2010-2-1'>2/1/2010</abbr><abbr class='dtend' title='2010-2-1'></abbr><div class='filter_id'>major_event</div></div></li><li><div class='vevent'><a class='url' href='http://aerospacescholars.jsc.nasa.gov/CAS/'>Full Details</a><h3 class='summary'>2010 Community College Aerospace Scholars Program -- Texas Students</h3><p class='description'>Community College Aerospace Scholars is an interactive, online learning experience. It is highlighted by an on-site experience where selected students interact with engineers at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. Community College Aerospace Scholars is open to community college students throughout Texas. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and have access to the internet. The application deadline for students in Texas is Feb. 5, 2010.</p><abbr class='dtstart' title='2010-2-5'>2/5/2010</abbr><abbr class='dtend' title='2010-2-5'></abbr><div class='filter_id'>major_event</div></div></li><li><div class='vevent'><a class='url' href='http://www.nianet.org/rascal/index.html'>Full Details</a><h3 class='summary'>2010 RASC-AL Competition for College Students</h3><p class='description'>Student teams must submit abstracts for this design project competition by Feb. 5, 2010.</p><abbr class='dtstart' title='2010-2-5'>2/5/2010</abbr><abbr class='dtend' title='2010-2-5'></abbr><div class='filter_id'>major_event</div></div></li><li><div class='vevent'><a class='url' href='http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/science/nlab/experimentchallenge.html'>Full Details</a><h3 class='summary'>“Kids in Micro-g!” Challenge</h3><p class='description'>&quot;Kids in Micro-g!&quot; is a student experiment design challenge geared toward grades 5-8. Its purpose is to give students a hands-on opportunity to design an experiment or simple demonstration that will have observably different results when performed in the classroom and aboard the International Space Station. Experiment proposals may be submitted by educators on the behalf of student groups. Proposals may be submitted via e-mail or postal mail from Jan. 4, 2010, through Feb. 19, 2010.</p><abbr class='dtstart' title='2010-2-5'>2/5/2010</abbr><abbr class='dtend' title='2010-2-5'></abbr><div class='filter_id'>major_event</div></div></li><li><div class='vevent'><a class='url' href='http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/science/nlab/experimentchallenge.html'>Full Details</a><h3 class='summary'>“Kids in Micro-g!” Challenge</h3><p class='description'>&quot;Kids in Micro-g!&quot; is a student experiment design challenge geared toward grades 5-8. Its purpose is to give students a hands-on opportunity to design an experiment or simple demonstration that will have observably different results when performed in the classroom and aboard the International Space Station. Experiment proposals may be submitted by educators on the behalf of student groups. Proposals may be submitted via e-mail or postal mail from Jan. 4, 2010, through Feb. 19, 2010.</p><abbr class='dtstart' title='2010-2-12'>2/12/2010</abbr><abbr class='dtend' title='2010-2-12'></abbr><div class='filter_id'>major_event</div></div></li><li><div class='vevent'><a class='url' href='http://SLSGraduateProgram.tamu.edu'>Full Details</a><h3 class='summary'>NSBRI Graduate Education Program in Space Life Sciences</h3><p class='description'>The NSBRI-sponsored training program in space life sciences enables students to work toward a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. at Texas A&amp;M University and focus their research on space life sciences and fields related to the space initiative. Texas A&amp;M is currently recruiting participants for fall 2010. Students will pursue doctoral degrees in kinesiology, nuclear engineering &#040;health physics&#041; or nutrition, or a M.D./Ph.D. or Ph.D. in medical sciences. Application packages are due Feb. 15, 2010.</p><abbr class='dtstart' title='2010-2-15'>2/15/2010</abbr><abbr class='dtend' title='2010-2-15'></abbr><div class='filter_id'>major_event</div></div></li><li><div class='vevent'><a class='url' href='http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/science/nlab/experimentchallenge.html'>Full Details</a><h3 class='summary'>“Kids in Micro-g!” Challenge</h3><p class='description'>&quot;Kids in Micro-g!&quot; is a student experiment design challenge geared toward grades 5-8. Its purpose is to give students a hands-on opportunity to design an experiment or simple demonstration that will have observably different results when performed in the classroom and aboard the International Space Station. Experiment proposals may be submitted by educators on the behalf of student groups. Proposals may be submitted via e-mail or postal mail from Jan. 4, 2010, through Feb. 19, 2010.</p><abbr class='dtstart' title='2010-2-19'>2/19/2010</abbr><abbr class='dtend' title='2010-2-19'></abbr><div class='filter_id'>major_event</div></div></li><li><div class='vevent'><a class='url' href='http://dln.nasa.gov/dln/content/webcast/'>Full Details</a><h3 class='summary'>NASA Fit Explorers Webcast</h3><p class='description'>Join NASA on Feb. 24, 2010, for a webcast about how to incorporate NASA Fit Explorer into your own classroom. Developed in cooperation with NASA scientists and fitness professionals working directly with astronauts, the Fit Explorer Project is a physical and inquiry-based approach to human health and fitness on Earth and in space. Students in grades 3-5 are challenged to set physical fitness and research goals&#059; practice physical fitness activities&#059; and research proper nutrition.</p><abbr class='dtstart' title='2010-2-24'>2/24/2010</abbr><abbr class='dtend' title='2010-2-24'></abbr><div class='filter_id'>major_event</div></div></li><li><div class='vevent'><a class='url' href='http://www.nasa.gov/lunabotics'>Full Details</a><h3 class='summary'>Lunabotics Mining Competition</h3><p class='description'>NASA is challenging undergraduate and graduate student teams to design and build an excavator that could be used on the moon. Proposals must be received no later than Feb. 28, 2010.</p><abbr class='dtstart' title='2010-2-28'>2/28/2010</abbr><abbr class='dtend' title='2010-2-28'></abbr><div class='filter_id'>major_event</div></div></li></ul></div>");