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NASA eClips and GLOBE Educators Strengthen a Regional STEM Ecosystem in Coastal Virginia
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Thirty-eight science educators representing seven school districts across Virginia’s Tidewater region joined forces with community organizations, such as the Elizabeth River Project, to deepen their instructional practice through a dynamic collaboration between NASA eClips and the GLOBE (Global Learning and…

May 5, 2026
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NASA Astronaut to Answer Questions from Students in Florida
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Students in Florida will hear from NASA astronaut Chris Williams as he answers prerecorded science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) questions while aboard the International Space Station. The Earth-to-space call will begin at 11 a.m. EDT Friday, May 8, and…

May 5, 2026
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New NASA HEAT Coloring Book Blends Art, Science, and Cultural Perspectives
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A new Sun-centered and science-focused coloring book produced by NASA in partnership with the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) is now available for people to learn while showing their artistic side.

May 5, 2026
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Breaking Barriers at 3rd Annual Findings from the Field Symposium
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This year’s Findings from the Field Student Research Symposium welcomed 106 students, grades four through eight, 29 educators, and 15 Subject Matter Experts, and it featured 68 research posters, 14 lightning talks, and 5 discussion sessions. 

May 4, 2026
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Space Out This Summer with Variety of NASA STEM Activities
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Summer is “Go” for launch, and NASA has a universe of ways to help you to jump in, explore, and create! Whether you prefer to spend this season fueling your creativity, going outdoors into nature, or daydreaming about your future,…

May 1, 2026
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NASA Astronauts to Answer Questions from Missouri Students
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Students in Missouri will hear from NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway as they answer prerecorded science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) questions while aboard the International Space Station. The Earth-to-space call will begin at 10:50 a.m. EDT Thursday,…

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NASA Announces 32nd Annual Human Exploration Rover Challenge Winners
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NASA’s 32nd annual Human Exploration Rover Challenge, one of the agency’s longest-standing student challenges, culminated April 10-11 with its final excursion event at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center near NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. Spanning nine…

April 13, 2026
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Artemis Moon Tree Dedicated in Honor of Mary W. Jackson
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On March 18, 2026, students, staff, and members of NASA’s Langley Research Center gathered at Mary W. Jackson Elementary School in Hampton to celebrate the dedication of a remarkable addition to the campus – an Artemis Moon Tree. Although formally…

March 25, 2026
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3 Ways Students Can Get Involved With Artemis
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NASA’s Artemis program will establish a sustainable lunar presence, unlock new scientific discoveries, and develop technologies for spaceflight to Mars and beyond – and students can help shape this new era of space exploration. As America launches this new Golden…

March 24, 2026
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Science Through Shadows: How Astronomical Alignments Reveal the Universe
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When one celestial object passes in front of another, it can cast a shadow that travels across space – and sometimes across Earth. These moments of alignment, known as eclipses, occultations, and transits, allow scientists to study distant objects in…

March 23, 2026
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