Find Your Place in Space Week – Virtual Events

Would you and your students like a visit from a USGS Scientist? Request a presentation from a USGS Scientist for your students. Please mention Space Open House Week in your request so that we can best tailor our presentation to you needs.

Are you looking for ways to add Earth Observation images to your classroom or home? Check out the beautiful printable posters and books created by collaboration between NASA, USGS, and the AmericaView consortium.

Would you like to explore Earth Science and Earth Observations with your class during #FindYourPlaceInSpace Week? Order one of these free tools kits that includes activities, posters, and other resources for your classroom. The toolkits are free but shipping costs are not included.

Welcome to Camp Landsat! Join us for nine weeks of summer camp fun. This virtual camp explores a new theme each week about how Landsat satellites help manage, protect, and preserve some of your favorite places on Earth. You are welcomed to camp with an Esri StoryMap that introduces the themes including geology, agriculture, water, forests, urban planning, disaster monitoring, ice and climate, health and wellness, and biodiversity. In a partnership with Google Earth, virtual campers get to TIMElapse Travel back 36-years to places all over the world and see how our planet’s landscape has changed over time. Your virtual camp counselors have curated an exciting collection of videos, interactives, and downloadable games and activities you can do at home or with friends of all ages. Landsat is a joint program of NASA and the U.S. Geological Survey.

NASA’s OSTEM and Robotics program normally plans numerous engagement around NRW

Virginia Space Grant Consortium hosted a free webinar with Dr. Angela Des Jardins, NASA Montana Space Grant Consortium Director and Associate Research Professor at Montana State University. Dr. Des Jardins gave a great overview of what happens during a total solar eclipse and how to view it safely. Check out the recording on YouTube to prepare for the April 8 eclipse!

Competition of project proposals that push our understanding of space science while integrating community outreach programming.

Join Lockheed Martin Space and Dr. Georgios Chintzoglou for an educational webinar on the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse! We will talk all things solar science, getting students prepared to be experts as they go out to view this special phenomenon shortly after.

Not in the path of the eclipse? Join scientists from the U.S. National Science Foundation live on YouTube on April 8, 2024, at 1:55 p.m. EDT to learn about the solar eclipse and the science of the Sun. Watch eclipse totality from Dallas! This educational eclipse livestream, produced by NSF in collaboration with the National Solar Observatory, features the NSF Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope and several NSO solar scientists. This is a free resource that teachers can use in their classrooms to share the excitement of science.

NASA’s citizen science projects are collaborations between scientists and members of the public. Volunteers can help make important scientific discoveries from spotting clouds on Mars, to hunting comets, or observing our environment.

Learn about the civilian and military space careers in the U.S. Space Force.

Educators’ role in unlocking girls’ potential for space careers is crucial. Encouraging girls to pursue their interests in STEM subjects and exposing them to the possibilities of space exploration can help them see themselves as future space scientists, engineers, and astronauts. Educators can also play a role in addressing any biases or stereotypes that might discourage girls from pursuing space-related careers. With the right support and guidance at the right time, girls can reach for the stars and achieve their dreams of working in the space industry. Let’s ensure that every girl has the resources and encouragement to follow her passions and make her mark in the world of space exploration.
The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) is bringing together a panel of educators to discuss the challenges and opportunities surrounding creating inclusive classrooms and inspiring the next generation of female scientists, engineers, and astronauts. This event is presented in conjunction with The National Space Council’s Find Your Place in Space Week.

To celebrate Find Your Place in Space week, NIST MEP will host an event, Out of This World Manufacturing and More. A former NASA astronaut (and current NIST employee) will discuss his experience in the space program. There will also be a discussion featuring MEP Centers and/or clients in the aerospace industry. You will hear about manufacturing advances driving the future of space travel and exploration, and how these developments are shaping the industry. (This virtual event will take place via Zoom for Govt webinar)

ORISE is hosting a competition for 5th – 12th grade students inviting them to learn about space-based solar power through DOE’s website.