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Grades K-4 Polar Science Weekend at the Pacific Science Center
Polar Science Weekend at the Pacific Science Center in Seattle, Wash., Feb. 28 - March 3, 2013, is four days of hands-on activities, live demonstrations and exhibits presented by scientists who work in some of the most remote and challenging places on Earth. Learn about ice sheets and sea ice, polar bears and penguins, scientific instruments and polar expeditions. Polar Science Weekend highlights NASA-funded work in the polar regions, and is supported by an Education and Public Outreach grant from NASA's Science Mission Directorate.
Super Science Saturday -- The Space Shuttle
Join the National Air and Space Museum for Super Science Saturday at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., on March 9, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EST. This month's event focuses on the space shuttle. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, visitors of all ages will become immersed in science, technology, engineering and mathematics topics related to aviation and space exploration. Admission is free, and parking is $15.
2013 NASA Space Settlement Design Contest
Design a space settlement! Space settlements are permanent communities in orbit, as opposed to being on the moon or other planets. Designing a space settlement involves physics, mathematics, space science, environmental science and many other disciplines. This contest is intended for students in grades 6-12, although younger students may enter. Individuals or teams from anywhere in the world may enter. Grade levels are judged separately, except for the grand prize. Submissions must be received by March 15, 2013.
Sun-Earth Days 2013: Solar Max -- Storm Warning: Effects on the Solar System
Sun-Earth Days comprise a series of programs and events that occur throughout the year, culminating with a celebration on or near the spring equinox. This year's theme, “Solar Max -- Storm Warning: Effects on the Solar System,” invites participants to explore the violent nature of our sun at the peak of solar activity. Visit the Sun-Earth Days website to find educational resources and activities. Join the Sun-Earth Days team on March 22, 2013, for a live Sun-Earth Days webcast.
Family Day -- Women in Aviation and Space
Celebrate the incredible contributions of women in aviation, science and aerospace at Women in Aviation and Space Day taking place March 23, 2013, at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va. Enjoy hands-on activities, guest speakers, a theatrical presentation, book signings and Flights of Fancy story time for our youngest visitors. The event is free and open to the public.
Super Science Saturday -- How Things Fly
Join the National Air and Space Museum for Super Science Saturday at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., on April 13, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT. This month's event focuses on how things fly. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, visitors of all ages will become immersed in science, technology, engineering and mathematics topics related to aviation and space exploration. Admission is free, and parking is $15.
Super Science Saturday -- Astronomy
Join the National Air and Space Museum for Super Science Saturday at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., on May 11, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT. This month's event focuses on astronomy. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, visitors of all ages will become immersed in science, technology, engineering and mathematics topics related to aviation and space exploration. Admission is free, and parking is $15.
Family Day -- Explore the Universe: Everyone Looks Up!
Everyone looks up! People around the world have always looked to the sky, but they don’t always see the same things. Experience how different people study the sky and hear their stories at Explore the Universe Day taking place June 1, 2013, at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC. The event is free and open to the public.
Super Science Saturday -- Energy
Join the National Air and Space Museum for Super Science Saturday at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., on June 8, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT. This month's event focuses on energy. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, visitors of all ages will become immersed in science, technology, engineering and mathematics topics related to aviation and space exploration. Admission is free, and parking is $15.
Super Science Saturday -- Weather
Join the National Air and Space Museum for Super Science Saturday at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., on July 13, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT. This month's event focuses on weather. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, visitors of all ages will become immersed in science, technology, engineering and mathematics topics related to aviation and space exploration. Admission is free, and parking is $15.
Super Science Saturday -- Helicopters
Join the National Air and Space Museum for Super Science Saturday at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., on Aug. 10, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT. This month's event focuses on helicopters. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, visitors of all ages will become immersed in science, technology, engineering and mathematics topics related to aviation and space exploration. Admission is free, and parking is $15.
Family Day -- A Century of Women in Aerospace
For over 100 years, women have contributed to technological advances in aviation and space. Hear about the historic women who have inspired today’s role models at A Century of Women in Aerospace Day taking place Sept. 14, 2013, at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC. The event is free and open to the public.
Super Science Saturday -- Living and Working in Space
Join the National Air and Space Museum for Super Science Saturday at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., on Sept. 14, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT. This month's event focuses on living and working in space. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, visitors of all ages will become immersed in science, technology, engineering and mathematics topics related to aviation and space exploration. Admission is free, and parking is $15.
Family Day -- Hispanic Heritage Month: Innovators in Air and Space
Celebrate Latin America’s historical contributions to aviation and space exploration at Hispanic Heritage Month: Innovators in Air and Space Day event taking place Sept. 21 2013, at the Smithsonian's Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va. A second event will take place Oct. 5, 2013, at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC. Meet current Hispanic scientists and engineers through the Smithsonian Latinos in STEM initiative. Listen to bilingual stories and participate in hands-on activities. The events are free and open to the public.
Super Science Saturday -- Balloons and Blimps
Join the National Air and Space Museum for Super Science Saturday at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., on Oct. 12, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT. This month's event focuses on balloons and blimps. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, visitors of all ages will become immersed in science, technology, engineering and mathematics topics related to aviation and space exploration. Admission is free, and parking is $15.
Super Science Saturday -- The Moon and Beyond
Join the National Air and Space Museum for Super Science Saturday at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., on Nov. 9, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EST. This month's event focuses on the moon and beyond. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, visitors of all ages will become immersed in science, technology, engineering and mathematics topics related to aviation and space exploration. Admission is free, and parking is $15.
Super Science Saturday -- The Wright Brothers
Join the National Air and Space Museum for Super Science Saturday at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., on Dec. 14, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EST. This month's event focuses on the Wright Brothers. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, visitors of all ages will become immersed in science, technology, engineering and mathematics topics related to aviation and space exploration. Admission is free, and parking is $15.
Citizen Science: Asteroid Mappers
NASA's Dawn Mission invites you to investigate and analyze high-resolution Dawn images of the giant asteroid Vesta, including craters and other features, from your own computer. The Dawn Mission's spacecraft has gathered intriguing data, including tens of thousands of images, more than the Dawn team has time to analyze in detail. That's where you come in. Register today to help the Dawn Science Team make sense of new elements on the surface of Vesta and learn more about this mysterious world.
Curiosity Explorer Badge on Foursquare
NASA and the mobile application Foursquare have teamed up to help the public unlock its scientific curiosity with a new rover-themed Curiosity Explorer badge. Users of the Foursquare social media platform can earn the badge by following NASA and checking in at a NASA visitor center or venue categorized as a science museum or planetarium. Foursquare users also can keep up with Curiosity as the rover checks in at key locations and posts photos and tips, all while exploring the Red Planet.
Odyssey of the Mind -- It's How You Look at It
NASA is sponsoring the Odyssey of the Mind Long-Term Problem -- It's How You Look at It. To solve this problem, teams create and present an original humorous performance that includes two characters that act naturally -- to them -- but odd to those around them. The performance must include a meter that indicates the degree of odd/normal behavior and a creative scene change. Visit the site for more information and dates for regional competitions.
New Horizons Kids Club
New Horizons wasn't the only voyage launched on Janurary 19, 2006. The New Horizons team welcomes five new "Pluto Pals." The five students were born on the same day the spacecraft started on its historic journey the outer solar system.
Rock Around the World
Mars scientists are asking students from around the world to help them understand the red planet. Send in a rock collected by you or your classroom from your region of the world, and we will use a special tool like the one on the rover to tell you what it's made of. Then everyone can compare their rocks to the ones found on Mars.
Polar Science Weekend at the Pacific Science Center in Seattle, Wash., Feb. 28 - March 3, 2013, is four days of hands-on activities, live demonstrations and exhibits presented by scientists who work in some of the most remote and challenging places on Earth. Learn about ice sheets and sea ice, polar bears and penguins, scientific instruments and polar expeditions. Polar Science Weekend highlights NASA-funded work in the polar regions, and is supported by an Education and Public Outreach grant from NASA's Science Mission Directorate.
Super Science Saturday -- The Space Shuttle
Join the National Air and Space Museum for Super Science Saturday at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., on March 9, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EST. This month's event focuses on the space shuttle. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, visitors of all ages will become immersed in science, technology, engineering and mathematics topics related to aviation and space exploration. Admission is free, and parking is $15.
2013 NASA Space Settlement Design Contest
Design a space settlement! Space settlements are permanent communities in orbit, as opposed to being on the moon or other planets. Designing a space settlement involves physics, mathematics, space science, environmental science and many other disciplines. This contest is intended for students in grades 6-12, although younger students may enter. Individuals or teams from anywhere in the world may enter. Grade levels are judged separately, except for the grand prize. Submissions must be received by March 15, 2013.
Sun-Earth Days 2013: Solar Max -- Storm Warning: Effects on the Solar System
Sun-Earth Days comprise a series of programs and events that occur throughout the year, culminating with a celebration on or near the spring equinox. This year's theme, “Solar Max -- Storm Warning: Effects on the Solar System,” invites participants to explore the violent nature of our sun at the peak of solar activity. Visit the Sun-Earth Days website to find educational resources and activities. Join the Sun-Earth Days team on March 22, 2013, for a live Sun-Earth Days webcast.
Family Day -- Women in Aviation and Space
Celebrate the incredible contributions of women in aviation, science and aerospace at Women in Aviation and Space Day taking place March 23, 2013, at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va. Enjoy hands-on activities, guest speakers, a theatrical presentation, book signings and Flights of Fancy story time for our youngest visitors. The event is free and open to the public.
Super Science Saturday -- How Things Fly
Join the National Air and Space Museum for Super Science Saturday at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., on April 13, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT. This month's event focuses on how things fly. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, visitors of all ages will become immersed in science, technology, engineering and mathematics topics related to aviation and space exploration. Admission is free, and parking is $15.
Super Science Saturday -- Astronomy
Join the National Air and Space Museum for Super Science Saturday at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., on May 11, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT. This month's event focuses on astronomy. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, visitors of all ages will become immersed in science, technology, engineering and mathematics topics related to aviation and space exploration. Admission is free, and parking is $15.
Family Day -- Explore the Universe: Everyone Looks Up!
Everyone looks up! People around the world have always looked to the sky, but they don’t always see the same things. Experience how different people study the sky and hear their stories at Explore the Universe Day taking place June 1, 2013, at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC. The event is free and open to the public.
Super Science Saturday -- Energy
Join the National Air and Space Museum for Super Science Saturday at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., on June 8, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT. This month's event focuses on energy. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, visitors of all ages will become immersed in science, technology, engineering and mathematics topics related to aviation and space exploration. Admission is free, and parking is $15.
Super Science Saturday -- Weather
Join the National Air and Space Museum for Super Science Saturday at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., on July 13, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT. This month's event focuses on weather. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, visitors of all ages will become immersed in science, technology, engineering and mathematics topics related to aviation and space exploration. Admission is free, and parking is $15.
Super Science Saturday -- Helicopters
Join the National Air and Space Museum for Super Science Saturday at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., on Aug. 10, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT. This month's event focuses on helicopters. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, visitors of all ages will become immersed in science, technology, engineering and mathematics topics related to aviation and space exploration. Admission is free, and parking is $15.
Family Day -- A Century of Women in Aerospace
For over 100 years, women have contributed to technological advances in aviation and space. Hear about the historic women who have inspired today’s role models at A Century of Women in Aerospace Day taking place Sept. 14, 2013, at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC. The event is free and open to the public.
Super Science Saturday -- Living and Working in Space
Join the National Air and Space Museum for Super Science Saturday at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., on Sept. 14, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT. This month's event focuses on living and working in space. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, visitors of all ages will become immersed in science, technology, engineering and mathematics topics related to aviation and space exploration. Admission is free, and parking is $15.
Family Day -- Hispanic Heritage Month: Innovators in Air and Space
Celebrate Latin America’s historical contributions to aviation and space exploration at Hispanic Heritage Month: Innovators in Air and Space Day event taking place Sept. 21 2013, at the Smithsonian's Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va. A second event will take place Oct. 5, 2013, at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC. Meet current Hispanic scientists and engineers through the Smithsonian Latinos in STEM initiative. Listen to bilingual stories and participate in hands-on activities. The events are free and open to the public.
Super Science Saturday -- Balloons and Blimps
Join the National Air and Space Museum for Super Science Saturday at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., on Oct. 12, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT. This month's event focuses on balloons and blimps. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, visitors of all ages will become immersed in science, technology, engineering and mathematics topics related to aviation and space exploration. Admission is free, and parking is $15.
Super Science Saturday -- The Moon and Beyond
Join the National Air and Space Museum for Super Science Saturday at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., on Nov. 9, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EST. This month's event focuses on the moon and beyond. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, visitors of all ages will become immersed in science, technology, engineering and mathematics topics related to aviation and space exploration. Admission is free, and parking is $15.
Super Science Saturday -- The Wright Brothers
Join the National Air and Space Museum for Super Science Saturday at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., on Dec. 14, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EST. This month's event focuses on the Wright Brothers. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, visitors of all ages will become immersed in science, technology, engineering and mathematics topics related to aviation and space exploration. Admission is free, and parking is $15.
Citizen Science: Asteroid Mappers
NASA's Dawn Mission invites you to investigate and analyze high-resolution Dawn images of the giant asteroid Vesta, including craters and other features, from your own computer. The Dawn Mission's spacecraft has gathered intriguing data, including tens of thousands of images, more than the Dawn team has time to analyze in detail. That's where you come in. Register today to help the Dawn Science Team make sense of new elements on the surface of Vesta and learn more about this mysterious world.
Curiosity Explorer Badge on Foursquare
NASA and the mobile application Foursquare have teamed up to help the public unlock its scientific curiosity with a new rover-themed Curiosity Explorer badge. Users of the Foursquare social media platform can earn the badge by following NASA and checking in at a NASA visitor center or venue categorized as a science museum or planetarium. Foursquare users also can keep up with Curiosity as the rover checks in at key locations and posts photos and tips, all while exploring the Red Planet.
Odyssey of the Mind -- It's How You Look at It
NASA is sponsoring the Odyssey of the Mind Long-Term Problem -- It's How You Look at It. To solve this problem, teams create and present an original humorous performance that includes two characters that act naturally -- to them -- but odd to those around them. The performance must include a meter that indicates the degree of odd/normal behavior and a creative scene change. Visit the site for more information and dates for regional competitions.
New Horizons Kids Club
New Horizons wasn't the only voyage launched on Janurary 19, 2006. The New Horizons team welcomes five new "Pluto Pals." The five students were born on the same day the spacecraft started on its historic journey the outer solar system.
Rock Around the World
Mars scientists are asking students from around the world to help them understand the red planet. Send in a rock collected by you or your classroom from your region of the world, and we will use a special tool like the one on the rover to tell you what it's made of. Then everyone can compare their rocks to the ones found on Mars.
Grades 5-8 Polar Science Weekend at the Pacific Science Center
Polar Science Weekend at the Pacific Science Center in Seattle, Wash., Feb. 28 - March 3, 2013, is four days of hands-on activities, live demonstrations and exhibits presented by scientists who work in some of the most remote and challenging places on Earth. Learn about ice sheets and sea ice, polar bears and penguins, scientific instruments and polar expeditions. Polar Science Weekend highlights NASA-funded work in the polar regions, and is supported by an Education and Public Outreach grant from NASA's Science Mission Directorate.
Super Science Saturday -- The Space Shuttle
Join the National Air and Space Museum for Super Science Saturday at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., on March 9, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EST. This month's event focuses on the space shuttle. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, visitors of all ages will become immersed in science, technology, engineering and mathematics topics related to aviation and space exploration. Admission is free, and parking is $15.
2013 NASA Space Settlement Design Contest
Design a space settlement! Space settlements are permanent communities in orbit, as opposed to being on the moon or other planets. Designing a space settlement involves physics, mathematics, space science, environmental science and many other disciplines. This contest is intended for students in grades 6-12, although younger students may enter. Individuals or teams from anywhere in the world may enter. Grade levels are judged separately, except for the grand prize. Submissions must be received by March 15, 2013.
Sun-Earth Days SolarMAX Anime Contest
NASA's Sun-Earth Days program wants to see your best anime artwork. SolarMAX is the official superhero mascot for Sun-Earth Days. But keeping an eye on space weather is a big job for just one superhero. The Sun-Earth Days team is looking for students ages 13 and older to create and submit a new and original anime-style character to help SolarMAX. The character must have a visible space weather related super power. Entries must be submitted online by March 20, 2013.
Sun-Earth Days 2013: Solar Max -- Storm Warning: Effects on the Solar System
Sun-Earth Days comprise a series of programs and events that occur throughout the year, culminating with a celebration on or near the spring equinox. This year's theme, “Solar Max -- Storm Warning: Effects on the Solar System,” invites participants to explore the violent nature of our sun at the peak of solar activity. Visit the Sun-Earth Days website to find educational resources and activities. Join the Sun-Earth Days team on March 22, 2013, for a live Sun-Earth Days webcast.
Family Day -- Women in Aviation and Space
Celebrate the incredible contributions of women in aviation, science and aerospace at Women in Aviation and Space Day taking place March 23, 2013, at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va. Enjoy hands-on activities, guest speakers, a theatrical presentation, book signings and Flights of Fancy story time for our youngest visitors. The event is free and open to the public.
Super Science Saturday -- How Things Fly
Join the National Air and Space Museum for Super Science Saturday at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., on April 13, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT. This month's event focuses on how things fly. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, visitors of all ages will become immersed in science, technology, engineering and mathematics topics related to aviation and space exploration. Admission is free, and parking is $15.
Super Science Saturday -- Astronomy
Join the National Air and Space Museum for Super Science Saturday at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., on May 11, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT. This month's event focuses on astronomy. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, visitors of all ages will become immersed in science, technology, engineering and mathematics topics related to aviation and space exploration. Admission is free, and parking is $15.
Family Day -- Explore the Universe: Everyone Looks Up!
Everyone looks up! People around the world have always looked to the sky, but they don’t always see the same things. Experience how different people study the sky and hear their stories at Explore the Universe Day taking place June 1, 2013, at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC. The event is free and open to the public.
Super Science Saturday -- Energy
Join the National Air and Space Museum for Super Science Saturday at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., on June 8, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT. This month's event focuses on energy. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, visitors of all ages will become immersed in science, technology, engineering and mathematics topics related to aviation and space exploration. Admission is free, and parking is $15.
Super Science Saturday -- Weather
Join the National Air and Space Museum for Super Science Saturday at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., on July 13, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT. This month's event focuses on weather. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, visitors of all ages will become immersed in science, technology, engineering and mathematics topics related to aviation and space exploration. Admission is free, and parking is $15.
Super Science Saturday -- Helicopters
Join the National Air and Space Museum for Super Science Saturday at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., on Aug. 10, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT. This month's event focuses on helicopters. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, visitors of all ages will become immersed in science, technology, engineering and mathematics topics related to aviation and space exploration. Admission is free, and parking is $15.
Family Day -- A Century of Women in Aerospace
For over 100 years, women have contributed to technological advances in aviation and space. Hear about the historic women who have inspired today’s role models at A Century of Women in Aerospace Day taking place Sept. 14, 2013, at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC. The event is free and open to the public.
Super Science Saturday -- Living and Working in Space
Join the National Air and Space Museum for Super Science Saturday at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., on Sept. 14, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT. This month's event focuses on living and working in space. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, visitors of all ages will become immersed in science, technology, engineering and mathematics topics related to aviation and space exploration. Admission is free, and parking is $15.
Family Day -- Hispanic Heritage Month: Innovators in Air and Space
Celebrate Latin America’s historical contributions to aviation and space exploration at Hispanic Heritage Month: Innovators in Air and Space Day event taking place Sept. 21 2013, at the Smithsonian's Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va. A second event will take place Oct. 5, 2013, at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC. Meet current Hispanic scientists and engineers through the Smithsonian Latinos in STEM initiative. Listen to bilingual stories and participate in hands-on activities. The events are free and open to the public.
Super Science Saturday -- Balloons and Blimps
Join the National Air and Space Museum for Super Science Saturday at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., on Oct. 12, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT. This month's event focuses on balloons and blimps. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, visitors of all ages will become immersed in science, technology, engineering and mathematics topics related to aviation and space exploration. Admission is free, and parking is $15.
Super Science Saturday -- The Moon and Beyond
Join the National Air and Space Museum for Super Science Saturday at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., on Nov. 9, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EST. This month's event focuses on the moon and beyond. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, visitors of all ages will become immersed in science, technology, engineering and mathematics topics related to aviation and space exploration. Admission is free, and parking is $15.
Super Science Saturday -- The Wright Brothers
Join the National Air and Space Museum for Super Science Saturday at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., on Dec. 14, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EST. This month's event focuses on the Wright Brothers. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, visitors of all ages will become immersed in science, technology, engineering and mathematics topics related to aviation and space exploration. Admission is free, and parking is $15.
Citizen Science: Asteroid Mappers
NASA's Dawn Mission invites you to investigate and analyze high-resolution Dawn images of the giant asteroid Vesta, including craters and other features, from your own computer. The Dawn Mission's spacecraft has gathered intriguing data, including tens of thousands of images, more than the Dawn team has time to analyze in detail. That's where you come in. Register today to help the Dawn Science Team make sense of new elements on the surface of Vesta and learn more about this mysterious world.
Curiosity Explorer Badge on Foursquare
NASA and the mobile application Foursquare have teamed up to help the public unlock its scientific curiosity with a new rover-themed Curiosity Explorer badge. Users of the Foursquare social media platform can earn the badge by following NASA and checking in at a NASA visitor center or venue categorized as a science museum or planetarium. Foursquare users also can keep up with Curiosity as the rover checks in at key locations and posts photos and tips, all while exploring the Red Planet.
Odyssey of the Mind -- It's How You Look at It
NASA is sponsoring the Odyssey of the Mind Long-Term Problem -- It's How You Look at It. To solve this problem, teams create and present an original humorous performance that includes two characters that act naturally -- to them -- but odd to those around them. The performance must include a meter that indicates the degree of odd/normal behavior and a creative scene change. Visit the site for more information and dates for regional competitions.
NASA's Digital Learning Network Special Event: Chat With a Mission Control Flight Officer
NASA's Digital Learning Network is excited to offer a unique opportunity to ask questions of an actual mission control flight officer at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston. Students will witness the inner workings of the International Space Station’s mission control. Each event will begin with a 30-minute introduction by a DLN education specialist, followed by a question and answer session with mission control representatives. This special event will take place each Thursday. Visit the site to register your classroom for an upcoming event.
Rock Around the World
Mars scientists are asking students from around the world to help them understand the red planet. Send in a rock collected by you or your classroom from your region of the world, and we will use a special tool like the one on the rover to tell you what it's made of. Then everyone can compare their rocks to the ones found on Mars.
Polar Science Weekend at the Pacific Science Center in Seattle, Wash., Feb. 28 - March 3, 2013, is four days of hands-on activities, live demonstrations and exhibits presented by scientists who work in some of the most remote and challenging places on Earth. Learn about ice sheets and sea ice, polar bears and penguins, scientific instruments and polar expeditions. Polar Science Weekend highlights NASA-funded work in the polar regions, and is supported by an Education and Public Outreach grant from NASA's Science Mission Directorate.
Super Science Saturday -- The Space Shuttle
Join the National Air and Space Museum for Super Science Saturday at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., on March 9, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EST. This month's event focuses on the space shuttle. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, visitors of all ages will become immersed in science, technology, engineering and mathematics topics related to aviation and space exploration. Admission is free, and parking is $15.
2013 NASA Space Settlement Design Contest
Design a space settlement! Space settlements are permanent communities in orbit, as opposed to being on the moon or other planets. Designing a space settlement involves physics, mathematics, space science, environmental science and many other disciplines. This contest is intended for students in grades 6-12, although younger students may enter. Individuals or teams from anywhere in the world may enter. Grade levels are judged separately, except for the grand prize. Submissions must be received by March 15, 2013.
Sun-Earth Days SolarMAX Anime Contest
NASA's Sun-Earth Days program wants to see your best anime artwork. SolarMAX is the official superhero mascot for Sun-Earth Days. But keeping an eye on space weather is a big job for just one superhero. The Sun-Earth Days team is looking for students ages 13 and older to create and submit a new and original anime-style character to help SolarMAX. The character must have a visible space weather related super power. Entries must be submitted online by March 20, 2013.
Sun-Earth Days 2013: Solar Max -- Storm Warning: Effects on the Solar System
Sun-Earth Days comprise a series of programs and events that occur throughout the year, culminating with a celebration on or near the spring equinox. This year's theme, “Solar Max -- Storm Warning: Effects on the Solar System,” invites participants to explore the violent nature of our sun at the peak of solar activity. Visit the Sun-Earth Days website to find educational resources and activities. Join the Sun-Earth Days team on March 22, 2013, for a live Sun-Earth Days webcast.
Family Day -- Women in Aviation and Space
Celebrate the incredible contributions of women in aviation, science and aerospace at Women in Aviation and Space Day taking place March 23, 2013, at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va. Enjoy hands-on activities, guest speakers, a theatrical presentation, book signings and Flights of Fancy story time for our youngest visitors. The event is free and open to the public.
Super Science Saturday -- How Things Fly
Join the National Air and Space Museum for Super Science Saturday at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., on April 13, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT. This month's event focuses on how things fly. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, visitors of all ages will become immersed in science, technology, engineering and mathematics topics related to aviation and space exploration. Admission is free, and parking is $15.
Super Science Saturday -- Astronomy
Join the National Air and Space Museum for Super Science Saturday at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., on May 11, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT. This month's event focuses on astronomy. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, visitors of all ages will become immersed in science, technology, engineering and mathematics topics related to aviation and space exploration. Admission is free, and parking is $15.
Family Day -- Explore the Universe: Everyone Looks Up!
Everyone looks up! People around the world have always looked to the sky, but they don’t always see the same things. Experience how different people study the sky and hear their stories at Explore the Universe Day taking place June 1, 2013, at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC. The event is free and open to the public.
Super Science Saturday -- Energy
Join the National Air and Space Museum for Super Science Saturday at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., on June 8, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT. This month's event focuses on energy. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, visitors of all ages will become immersed in science, technology, engineering and mathematics topics related to aviation and space exploration. Admission is free, and parking is $15.
Super Science Saturday -- Weather
Join the National Air and Space Museum for Super Science Saturday at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., on July 13, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT. This month's event focuses on weather. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, visitors of all ages will become immersed in science, technology, engineering and mathematics topics related to aviation and space exploration. Admission is free, and parking is $15.
Super Science Saturday -- Helicopters
Join the National Air and Space Museum for Super Science Saturday at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., on Aug. 10, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT. This month's event focuses on helicopters. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, visitors of all ages will become immersed in science, technology, engineering and mathematics topics related to aviation and space exploration. Admission is free, and parking is $15.
Family Day -- A Century of Women in Aerospace
For over 100 years, women have contributed to technological advances in aviation and space. Hear about the historic women who have inspired today’s role models at A Century of Women in Aerospace Day taking place Sept. 14, 2013, at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC. The event is free and open to the public.
Super Science Saturday -- Living and Working in Space
Join the National Air and Space Museum for Super Science Saturday at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., on Sept. 14, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT. This month's event focuses on living and working in space. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, visitors of all ages will become immersed in science, technology, engineering and mathematics topics related to aviation and space exploration. Admission is free, and parking is $15.
Family Day -- Hispanic Heritage Month: Innovators in Air and Space
Celebrate Latin America’s historical contributions to aviation and space exploration at Hispanic Heritage Month: Innovators in Air and Space Day event taking place Sept. 21 2013, at the Smithsonian's Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va. A second event will take place Oct. 5, 2013, at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC. Meet current Hispanic scientists and engineers through the Smithsonian Latinos in STEM initiative. Listen to bilingual stories and participate in hands-on activities. The events are free and open to the public.
Super Science Saturday -- Balloons and Blimps
Join the National Air and Space Museum for Super Science Saturday at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., on Oct. 12, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT. This month's event focuses on balloons and blimps. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, visitors of all ages will become immersed in science, technology, engineering and mathematics topics related to aviation and space exploration. Admission is free, and parking is $15.
Super Science Saturday -- The Moon and Beyond
Join the National Air and Space Museum for Super Science Saturday at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., on Nov. 9, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EST. This month's event focuses on the moon and beyond. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, visitors of all ages will become immersed in science, technology, engineering and mathematics topics related to aviation and space exploration. Admission is free, and parking is $15.
Super Science Saturday -- The Wright Brothers
Join the National Air and Space Museum for Super Science Saturday at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., on Dec. 14, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EST. This month's event focuses on the Wright Brothers. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, visitors of all ages will become immersed in science, technology, engineering and mathematics topics related to aviation and space exploration. Admission is free, and parking is $15.
Citizen Science: Asteroid Mappers
NASA's Dawn Mission invites you to investigate and analyze high-resolution Dawn images of the giant asteroid Vesta, including craters and other features, from your own computer. The Dawn Mission's spacecraft has gathered intriguing data, including tens of thousands of images, more than the Dawn team has time to analyze in detail. That's where you come in. Register today to help the Dawn Science Team make sense of new elements on the surface of Vesta and learn more about this mysterious world.
Curiosity Explorer Badge on Foursquare
NASA and the mobile application Foursquare have teamed up to help the public unlock its scientific curiosity with a new rover-themed Curiosity Explorer badge. Users of the Foursquare social media platform can earn the badge by following NASA and checking in at a NASA visitor center or venue categorized as a science museum or planetarium. Foursquare users also can keep up with Curiosity as the rover checks in at key locations and posts photos and tips, all while exploring the Red Planet.
Odyssey of the Mind -- It's How You Look at It
NASA is sponsoring the Odyssey of the Mind Long-Term Problem -- It's How You Look at It. To solve this problem, teams create and present an original humorous performance that includes two characters that act naturally -- to them -- but odd to those around them. The performance must include a meter that indicates the degree of odd/normal behavior and a creative scene change. Visit the site for more information and dates for regional competitions.
NASA's Digital Learning Network Special Event: Chat With a Mission Control Flight Officer
NASA's Digital Learning Network is excited to offer a unique opportunity to ask questions of an actual mission control flight officer at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston. Students will witness the inner workings of the International Space Station’s mission control. Each event will begin with a 30-minute introduction by a DLN education specialist, followed by a question and answer session with mission control representatives. This special event will take place each Thursday. Visit the site to register your classroom for an upcoming event.
Rock Around the World
Mars scientists are asking students from around the world to help them understand the red planet. Send in a rock collected by you or your classroom from your region of the world, and we will use a special tool like the one on the rover to tell you what it's made of. Then everyone can compare their rocks to the ones found on Mars.
Grades 9-12 Polar Science Weekend at the Pacific Science Center
Polar Science Weekend at the Pacific Science Center in Seattle, Wash., Feb. 28 - March 3, 2013, is four days of hands-on activities, live demonstrations and exhibits presented by scientists who work in some of the most remote and challenging places on Earth. Learn about ice sheets and sea ice, polar bears and penguins, scientific instruments and polar expeditions. Polar Science Weekend highlights NASA-funded work in the polar regions, and is supported by an Education and Public Outreach grant from NASA's Science Mission Directorate.
Free Lecture -- Robots and Humans Unite
The universe is far older and vaster than anyone imagined a century ago. To help scientists map the structure and evolution of the universe, a special instrument called a Hectospec was needed. A Hectospec uses the precision technology of optical fibers placed by delicate but very fast robots. On March 2, 2013, Senior Physicist Dan Fabricant will discuss how the Hectospec was developed, how it works and how it is used by astronomers for scientific discovery. The lecture begins at 5:15 p.m. at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. Stay after the lecture to visit the observatory, weather permitting.
Super Science Saturday -- The Space Shuttle
Join the National Air and Space Museum for Super Science Saturday at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., on March 9, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EST. This month's event focuses on the space shuttle. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, visitors of all ages will become immersed in science, technology, engineering and mathematics topics related to aviation and space exploration. Admission is free, and parking is $15.
Free Lecture -- Curiosity's Mission of Exploration at Gale Crater, Mars
In August 2012, the Curiosity rover arrived on Mars in a daring feat of engineering. On March 12, 2013, John Grotzinger, chief scientist for the Mars Science Laboratory Mission, will share the latest images and scientific results from the Curiosity mission. Grotzinger will also discuss Gale Crater, the area where Curiosity is exploring. The lecture begins at 8 p.m. at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. Come early to see a free film and to meet the lecturer. The lecture will be webcast live.
2013 NASA Space Settlement Design Contest
Design a space settlement! Space settlements are permanent communities in orbit, as opposed to being on the moon or other planets. Designing a space settlement involves physics, mathematics, space science, environmental science and many other disciplines. This contest is intended for students in grades 6-12, although younger students may enter. Individuals or teams from anywhere in the world may enter. Grade levels are judged separately, except for the grand prize. Submissions must be received by March 15, 2013.
2013 NASA Glenn Research Center High School Internship Project
The NASA Glenn Research Center High School Internship Project provides paid summer internship opportunities, eight weeks in duration, to students interested in careers in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and professional administration at the NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio. Applicants must be U.S. citizens in grades 10-11 and live within a 50-mile radius of Glenn Research Center. Applications are due March 15, 2013.
Sun-Earth Days SolarMAX Anime Contest
NASA's Sun-Earth Days program wants to see your best anime artwork. SolarMAX is the official superhero mascot for Sun-Earth Days. But keeping an eye on space weather is a big job for just one superhero. The Sun-Earth Days team is looking for students ages 13 and older to create and submit a new and original anime-style character to help SolarMAX. The character must have a visible space weather related super power. Entries must be submitted online by March 20, 2013.
Free Lecture: GPS for Humanity -- The Stealth Utility
The Global Positioning System, or GPS, has become a ubiquitous, but often invisible, part of modern life. On March 21, 2013, Dr. Bradford Parkinson, chief architect and original program director for GPS in the 1970s, will present the history, applications and future of GPS and the Global Navigation Satellite System. The lecture begins at 8 p.m. at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. The lecture will be webcast live.
Sun-Earth Days 2013: Solar Max -- Storm Warning: Effects on the Solar System
Sun-Earth Days comprise a series of programs and events that occur throughout the year, culminating with a celebration on or near the spring equinox. This year's theme, “Solar Max -- Storm Warning: Effects on the Solar System,” invites participants to explore the violent nature of our sun at the peak of solar activity. Visit the Sun-Earth Days website to find educational resources and activities. Join the Sun-Earth Days team on March 22, 2013, for a live Sun-Earth Days webcast.
Family Day -- Women in Aviation and Space
Celebrate the incredible contributions of women in aviation, science and aerospace at Women in Aviation and Space Day taking place March 23, 2013, at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va. Enjoy hands-on activities, guest speakers, a theatrical presentation, book signings and Flights of Fancy story time for our youngest visitors. The event is free and open to the public.
Super Science Saturday -- How Things Fly
Join the National Air and Space Museum for Super Science Saturday at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., on April 13, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT. This month's event focuses on how things fly. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, visitors of all ages will become immersed in science, technology, engineering and mathematics topics related to aviation and space exploration. Admission is free, and parking is $15.
2013 Thacher Environmental Research Contest
The Institute for Global Environmental Strategies is accepting entries for the 2013 Thacher Environmental Research Contest. The contest is open to U.S. students in grades 9-12. Entries may be submitted by individuals or teams. Entries should demonstrate the best use of geospatial tools or data to study our home planet. Cash awards will be given to students in the top three places. Awards will also be given to the winning students' teachers. Entries must be postmarked by April 15, 2013.
Free Lecture -- The Voyager Journey to the Edge of Interstellar Space
Launched in 1977 on a journey to explore Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune, the two Voyager spacecraft are now over nine billion miles from Earth. On April 16, 2013, professor Edward Stone of the California Institute of Technology will discuss the epic journey taken by the Voyager spacecraft as they approach interstellar space. The lecture begins at 8 p.m. at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. Come early to see a free film and to meet the lecturer. The lecture will be webcast live.
Free Lecture -- Vesta in the Light of Dawn
Before starting its journey to the dwarf planet Ceres, the Dawn spacecraft spent a year exploring the asteroid Vesta. On May 7, 2013, Principal Scientist Carol Raymond will lead attendees on a tour of the ancient world of Vesta and what it can teach us about the early days of the solar system. The lecture begins at 8 p.m. at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. Come early to see a free film and to meet the lecturer. The lecture will be webcast live.
Super Science Saturday -- Astronomy
Join the National Air and Space Museum for Super Science Saturday at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., on May 11, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT. This month's event focuses on astronomy. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, visitors of all ages will become immersed in science, technology, engineering and mathematics topics related to aviation and space exploration. Admission is free, and parking is $15.
Family Day -- Explore the Universe: Everyone Looks Up!
Everyone looks up! People around the world have always looked to the sky, but they don’t always see the same things. Experience how different people study the sky and hear their stories at Explore the Universe Day taking place June 1, 2013, at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC. The event is free and open to the public.
Super Science Saturday -- Energy
Join the National Air and Space Museum for Super Science Saturday at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., on June 8, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT. This month's event focuses on energy. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, visitors of all ages will become immersed in science, technology, engineering and mathematics topics related to aviation and space exploration. Admission is free, and parking is $15.
Free Lecture -- 50 Years of Solar System Exploration: New Worlds, New Discoveries
Through the decades of planetary explorations, a wide variety of spacecraft (orbiters, landers, rovers and more) have revealed an amazing diversity of worlds, each with its own story to tell. On June 13, 2013, join James L. Green, director of planetary science at NASA Headquarters, as he guides attendees through the 50-year voyage of discovery. The lecture begins at 8 p.m. at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. Come early to see a free film and to meet the lecturer. The lecture will be webcast live.
Super Science Saturday -- Weather
Join the National Air and Space Museum for Super Science Saturday at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., on July 13, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT. This month's event focuses on weather. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, visitors of all ages will become immersed in science, technology, engineering and mathematics topics related to aviation and space exploration. Admission is free, and parking is $15.
Super Science Saturday -- Helicopters
Join the National Air and Space Museum for Super Science Saturday at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., on Aug. 10, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT. This month's event focuses on helicopters. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, visitors of all ages will become immersed in science, technology, engineering and mathematics topics related to aviation and space exploration. Admission is free, and parking is $15.
Family Day -- A Century of Women in Aerospace
For over 100 years, women have contributed to technological advances in aviation and space. Hear about the historic women who have inspired today’s role models at A Century of Women in Aerospace Day taking place Sept. 14, 2013, at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC. The event is free and open to the public.
Super Science Saturday -- Living and Working in Space
Join the National Air and Space Museum for Super Science Saturday at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., on Sept. 14, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT. This month's event focuses on living and working in space. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, visitors of all ages will become immersed in science, technology, engineering and mathematics topics related to aviation and space exploration. Admission is free, and parking is $15.
Family Day -- Hispanic Heritage Month: Innovators in Air and Space
Celebrate Latin America’s historical contributions to aviation and space exploration at Hispanic Heritage Month: Innovators in Air and Space Day event taking place Sept. 21 2013, at the Smithsonian's Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va. A second event will take place Oct. 5, 2013, at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC. Meet current Hispanic scientists and engineers through the Smithsonian Latinos in STEM initiative. Listen to bilingual stories and participate in hands-on activities. The events are free and open to the public.
Super Science Saturday -- Balloons and Blimps
Join the National Air and Space Museum for Super Science Saturday at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., on Oct. 12, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT. This month's event focuses on balloons and blimps. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, visitors of all ages will become immersed in science, technology, engineering and mathematics topics related to aviation and space exploration. Admission is free, and parking is $15.
Super Science Saturday -- The Moon and Beyond
Join the National Air and Space Museum for Super Science Saturday at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., on Nov. 9, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EST. This month's event focuses on the moon and beyond. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, visitors of all ages will become immersed in science, technology, engineering and mathematics topics related to aviation and space exploration. Admission is free, and parking is $15.
Super Science Saturday -- The Wright Brothers
Join the National Air and Space Museum for Super Science Saturday at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., on Dec. 14, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EST. This month's event focuses on the Wright Brothers. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, visitors of all ages will become immersed in science, technology, engineering and mathematics topics related to aviation and space exploration. Admission is free, and parking is $15.
Citizen Science: Asteroid Mappers
NASA's Dawn Mission invites you to investigate and analyze high-resolution Dawn images of the giant asteroid Vesta, including craters and other features, from your own computer. The Dawn Mission's spacecraft has gathered intriguing data, including tens of thousands of images, more than the Dawn team has time to analyze in detail. That's where you come in. Register today to help the Dawn Science Team make sense of new elements on the surface of Vesta and learn more about this mysterious world.
Curiosity Explorer Badge on Foursquare
NASA and the mobile application Foursquare have teamed up to help the public unlock its scientific curiosity with a new rover-themed Curiosity Explorer badge. Users of the Foursquare social media platform can earn the badge by following NASA and checking in at a NASA visitor center or venue categorized as a science museum or planetarium. Foursquare users also can keep up with Curiosity as the rover checks in at key locations and posts photos and tips, all while exploring the Red Planet.
Odyssey of the Mind -- It's How You Look at It
NASA is sponsoring the Odyssey of the Mind Long-Term Problem -- It's How You Look at It. To solve this problem, teams create and present an original humorous performance that includes two characters that act naturally -- to them -- but odd to those around them. The performance must include a meter that indicates the degree of odd/normal behavior and a creative scene change. Visit the site for more information and dates for regional competitions.
NASA's Digital Learning Network Special Event: Chat With a Mission Control Flight Officer
NASA's Digital Learning Network is excited to offer a unique opportunity to ask questions of an actual mission control flight officer at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston. Students will witness the inner workings of the International Space Station’s mission control. Each event will begin with a 30-minute introduction by a DLN education specialist, followed by a question and answer session with mission control representatives. This special event will take place each Thursday. Visit the site to register your classroom for an upcoming event.
Polar Science Weekend at the Pacific Science Center in Seattle, Wash., Feb. 28 - March 3, 2013, is four days of hands-on activities, live demonstrations and exhibits presented by scientists who work in some of the most remote and challenging places on Earth. Learn about ice sheets and sea ice, polar bears and penguins, scientific instruments and polar expeditions. Polar Science Weekend highlights NASA-funded work in the polar regions, and is supported by an Education and Public Outreach grant from NASA's Science Mission Directorate.
Free Lecture -- Robots and Humans Unite
The universe is far older and vaster than anyone imagined a century ago. To help scientists map the structure and evolution of the universe, a special instrument called a Hectospec was needed. A Hectospec uses the precision technology of optical fibers placed by delicate but very fast robots. On March 2, 2013, Senior Physicist Dan Fabricant will discuss how the Hectospec was developed, how it works and how it is used by astronomers for scientific discovery. The lecture begins at 5:15 p.m. at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. Stay after the lecture to visit the observatory, weather permitting.
Super Science Saturday -- The Space Shuttle
Join the National Air and Space Museum for Super Science Saturday at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., on March 9, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EST. This month's event focuses on the space shuttle. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, visitors of all ages will become immersed in science, technology, engineering and mathematics topics related to aviation and space exploration. Admission is free, and parking is $15.
Free Lecture -- Curiosity's Mission of Exploration at Gale Crater, Mars
In August 2012, the Curiosity rover arrived on Mars in a daring feat of engineering. On March 12, 2013, John Grotzinger, chief scientist for the Mars Science Laboratory Mission, will share the latest images and scientific results from the Curiosity mission. Grotzinger will also discuss Gale Crater, the area where Curiosity is exploring. The lecture begins at 8 p.m. at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. Come early to see a free film and to meet the lecturer. The lecture will be webcast live.
2013 NASA Space Settlement Design Contest
Design a space settlement! Space settlements are permanent communities in orbit, as opposed to being on the moon or other planets. Designing a space settlement involves physics, mathematics, space science, environmental science and many other disciplines. This contest is intended for students in grades 6-12, although younger students may enter. Individuals or teams from anywhere in the world may enter. Grade levels are judged separately, except for the grand prize. Submissions must be received by March 15, 2013.
2013 NASA Glenn Research Center High School Internship Project
The NASA Glenn Research Center High School Internship Project provides paid summer internship opportunities, eight weeks in duration, to students interested in careers in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and professional administration at the NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio. Applicants must be U.S. citizens in grades 10-11 and live within a 50-mile radius of Glenn Research Center. Applications are due March 15, 2013.
Sun-Earth Days SolarMAX Anime Contest
NASA's Sun-Earth Days program wants to see your best anime artwork. SolarMAX is the official superhero mascot for Sun-Earth Days. But keeping an eye on space weather is a big job for just one superhero. The Sun-Earth Days team is looking for students ages 13 and older to create and submit a new and original anime-style character to help SolarMAX. The character must have a visible space weather related super power. Entries must be submitted online by March 20, 2013.
Free Lecture: GPS for Humanity -- The Stealth Utility
The Global Positioning System, or GPS, has become a ubiquitous, but often invisible, part of modern life. On March 21, 2013, Dr. Bradford Parkinson, chief architect and original program director for GPS in the 1970s, will present the history, applications and future of GPS and the Global Navigation Satellite System. The lecture begins at 8 p.m. at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. The lecture will be webcast live.
Sun-Earth Days 2013: Solar Max -- Storm Warning: Effects on the Solar System
Sun-Earth Days comprise a series of programs and events that occur throughout the year, culminating with a celebration on or near the spring equinox. This year's theme, “Solar Max -- Storm Warning: Effects on the Solar System,” invites participants to explore the violent nature of our sun at the peak of solar activity. Visit the Sun-Earth Days website to find educational resources and activities. Join the Sun-Earth Days team on March 22, 2013, for a live Sun-Earth Days webcast.
Family Day -- Women in Aviation and Space
Celebrate the incredible contributions of women in aviation, science and aerospace at Women in Aviation and Space Day taking place March 23, 2013, at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va. Enjoy hands-on activities, guest speakers, a theatrical presentation, book signings and Flights of Fancy story time for our youngest visitors. The event is free and open to the public.
Super Science Saturday -- How Things Fly
Join the National Air and Space Museum for Super Science Saturday at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., on April 13, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT. This month's event focuses on how things fly. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, visitors of all ages will become immersed in science, technology, engineering and mathematics topics related to aviation and space exploration. Admission is free, and parking is $15.
2013 Thacher Environmental Research Contest
The Institute for Global Environmental Strategies is accepting entries for the 2013 Thacher Environmental Research Contest. The contest is open to U.S. students in grades 9-12. Entries may be submitted by individuals or teams. Entries should demonstrate the best use of geospatial tools or data to study our home planet. Cash awards will be given to students in the top three places. Awards will also be given to the winning students' teachers. Entries must be postmarked by April 15, 2013.
Free Lecture -- The Voyager Journey to the Edge of Interstellar Space
Launched in 1977 on a journey to explore Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune, the two Voyager spacecraft are now over nine billion miles from Earth. On April 16, 2013, professor Edward Stone of the California Institute of Technology will discuss the epic journey taken by the Voyager spacecraft as they approach interstellar space. The lecture begins at 8 p.m. at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. Come early to see a free film and to meet the lecturer. The lecture will be webcast live.
Free Lecture -- Vesta in the Light of Dawn
Before starting its journey to the dwarf planet Ceres, the Dawn spacecraft spent a year exploring the asteroid Vesta. On May 7, 2013, Principal Scientist Carol Raymond will lead attendees on a tour of the ancient world of Vesta and what it can teach us about the early days of the solar system. The lecture begins at 8 p.m. at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. Come early to see a free film and to meet the lecturer. The lecture will be webcast live.
Super Science Saturday -- Astronomy
Join the National Air and Space Museum for Super Science Saturday at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., on May 11, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT. This month's event focuses on astronomy. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, visitors of all ages will become immersed in science, technology, engineering and mathematics topics related to aviation and space exploration. Admission is free, and parking is $15.
Family Day -- Explore the Universe: Everyone Looks Up!
Everyone looks up! People around the world have always looked to the sky, but they don’t always see the same things. Experience how different people study the sky and hear their stories at Explore the Universe Day taking place June 1, 2013, at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC. The event is free and open to the public.
Super Science Saturday -- Energy
Join the National Air and Space Museum for Super Science Saturday at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., on June 8, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT. This month's event focuses on energy. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, visitors of all ages will become immersed in science, technology, engineering and mathematics topics related to aviation and space exploration. Admission is free, and parking is $15.
Free Lecture -- 50 Years of Solar System Exploration: New Worlds, New Discoveries
Through the decades of planetary explorations, a wide variety of spacecraft (orbiters, landers, rovers and more) have revealed an amazing diversity of worlds, each with its own story to tell. On June 13, 2013, join James L. Green, director of planetary science at NASA Headquarters, as he guides attendees through the 50-year voyage of discovery. The lecture begins at 8 p.m. at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. Come early to see a free film and to meet the lecturer. The lecture will be webcast live.
Super Science Saturday -- Weather
Join the National Air and Space Museum for Super Science Saturday at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., on July 13, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT. This month's event focuses on weather. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, visitors of all ages will become immersed in science, technology, engineering and mathematics topics related to aviation and space exploration. Admission is free, and parking is $15.
Super Science Saturday -- Helicopters
Join the National Air and Space Museum for Super Science Saturday at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., on Aug. 10, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT. This month's event focuses on helicopters. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, visitors of all ages will become immersed in science, technology, engineering and mathematics topics related to aviation and space exploration. Admission is free, and parking is $15.
Family Day -- A Century of Women in Aerospace
For over 100 years, women have contributed to technological advances in aviation and space. Hear about the historic women who have inspired today’s role models at A Century of Women in Aerospace Day taking place Sept. 14, 2013, at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC. The event is free and open to the public.
Super Science Saturday -- Living and Working in Space
Join the National Air and Space Museum for Super Science Saturday at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., on Sept. 14, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT. This month's event focuses on living and working in space. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, visitors of all ages will become immersed in science, technology, engineering and mathematics topics related to aviation and space exploration. Admission is free, and parking is $15.
Family Day -- Hispanic Heritage Month: Innovators in Air and Space
Celebrate Latin America’s historical contributions to aviation and space exploration at Hispanic Heritage Month: Innovators in Air and Space Day event taking place Sept. 21 2013, at the Smithsonian's Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va. A second event will take place Oct. 5, 2013, at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC. Meet current Hispanic scientists and engineers through the Smithsonian Latinos in STEM initiative. Listen to bilingual stories and participate in hands-on activities. The events are free and open to the public.
Super Science Saturday -- Balloons and Blimps
Join the National Air and Space Museum for Super Science Saturday at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., on Oct. 12, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT. This month's event focuses on balloons and blimps. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, visitors of all ages will become immersed in science, technology, engineering and mathematics topics related to aviation and space exploration. Admission is free, and parking is $15.
Super Science Saturday -- The Moon and Beyond
Join the National Air and Space Museum for Super Science Saturday at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., on Nov. 9, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EST. This month's event focuses on the moon and beyond. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, visitors of all ages will become immersed in science, technology, engineering and mathematics topics related to aviation and space exploration. Admission is free, and parking is $15.
Super Science Saturday -- The Wright Brothers
Join the National Air and Space Museum for Super Science Saturday at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., on Dec. 14, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EST. This month's event focuses on the Wright Brothers. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, visitors of all ages will become immersed in science, technology, engineering and mathematics topics related to aviation and space exploration. Admission is free, and parking is $15.
Citizen Science: Asteroid Mappers
NASA's Dawn Mission invites you to investigate and analyze high-resolution Dawn images of the giant asteroid Vesta, including craters and other features, from your own computer. The Dawn Mission's spacecraft has gathered intriguing data, including tens of thousands of images, more than the Dawn team has time to analyze in detail. That's where you come in. Register today to help the Dawn Science Team make sense of new elements on the surface of Vesta and learn more about this mysterious world.
Curiosity Explorer Badge on Foursquare
NASA and the mobile application Foursquare have teamed up to help the public unlock its scientific curiosity with a new rover-themed Curiosity Explorer badge. Users of the Foursquare social media platform can earn the badge by following NASA and checking in at a NASA visitor center or venue categorized as a science museum or planetarium. Foursquare users also can keep up with Curiosity as the rover checks in at key locations and posts photos and tips, all while exploring the Red Planet.
Odyssey of the Mind -- It's How You Look at It
NASA is sponsoring the Odyssey of the Mind Long-Term Problem -- It's How You Look at It. To solve this problem, teams create and present an original humorous performance that includes two characters that act naturally -- to them -- but odd to those around them. The performance must include a meter that indicates the degree of odd/normal behavior and a creative scene change. Visit the site for more information and dates for regional competitions.
NASA's Digital Learning Network Special Event: Chat With a Mission Control Flight Officer
NASA's Digital Learning Network is excited to offer a unique opportunity to ask questions of an actual mission control flight officer at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston. Students will witness the inner workings of the International Space Station’s mission control. Each event will begin with a 30-minute introduction by a DLN education specialist, followed by a question and answer session with mission control representatives. This special event will take place each Thursday. Visit the site to register your classroom for an upcoming event.
Higher Education Polar Science Weekend at the Pacific Science Center
Polar Science Weekend at the Pacific Science Center in Seattle, Wash., Feb. 28 - March 3, 2013, is four days of hands-on activities, live demonstrations and exhibits presented by scientists who work in some of the most remote and challenging places on Earth. Learn about ice sheets and sea ice, polar bears and penguins, scientific instruments and polar expeditions. Polar Science Weekend highlights NASA-funded work in the polar regions, and is supported by an Education and Public Outreach grant from NASA's Science Mission Directorate.
Free Lecture -- Robots and Humans Unite
The universe is far older and vaster than anyone imagined a century ago. To help scientists map the structure and evolution of the universe, a special instrument called a Hectospec was needed. A Hectospec uses the precision technology of optical fibers placed by delicate but very fast robots. On March 2, 2013, Senior Physicist Dan Fabricant will discuss how the Hectospec was developed, how it works and how it is used by astronomers for scientific discovery. The lecture begins at 5:15 p.m. at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. Stay after the lecture to visit the observatory, weather permitting.
Super Science Saturday -- The Space Shuttle
Join the National Air and Space Museum for Super Science Saturday at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., on March 9, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EST. This month's event focuses on the space shuttle. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, visitors of all ages will become immersed in science, technology, engineering and mathematics topics related to aviation and space exploration. Admission is free, and parking is $15.
Free Lecture -- Curiosity's Mission of Exploration at Gale Crater, Mars
In August 2012, the Curiosity rover arrived on Mars in a daring feat of engineering. On March 12, 2013, John Grotzinger, chief scientist for the Mars Science Laboratory Mission, will share the latest images and scientific results from the Curiosity mission. Grotzinger will also discuss Gale Crater, the area where Curiosity is exploring. The lecture begins at 8 p.m. at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. Come early to see a free film and to meet the lecturer. The lecture will be webcast live.
OSSI -- Summer 2013 Opportunities
The NASA One Stop Shopping Initiative, or OSSI, provides access to a portfolio of internship, fellowship and scholarship opportunities offered by NASA. The site features the OSSI online application for recruiting NASA interns, fellows and scholars. This innovative system allows students to search and apply for all types of higher-education opportunities. A single application places the student in the applicant pool for consideration by all NASA mentors. Applications for summer 2013 opportunities are due March 15, 2013.
Sun-Earth Days SolarMAX Anime Contest
NASA's Sun-Earth Days program wants to see your best anime artwork. SolarMAX is the official superhero mascot for Sun-Earth Days. But keeping an eye on space weather is a big job for just one superhero. The Sun-Earth Days team is looking for students ages 13 and older to create and submit a new and original anime-style character to help SolarMAX. The character must have a visible space weather related super power. Entries must be submitted online by March 20, 2013.
Free Lecture: GPS for Humanity -- The Stealth Utility
The Global Positioning System, or GPS, has become a ubiquitous, but often invisible, part of modern life. On March 21, 2013, Dr. Bradford Parkinson, chief architect and original program director for GPS in the 1970s, will present the history, applications and future of GPS and the Global Navigation Satellite System. The lecture begins at 8 p.m. at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. The lecture will be webcast live.
Sun-Earth Days 2013: Solar Max -- Storm Warning: Effects on the Solar System
Sun-Earth Days comprise a series of programs and events that occur throughout the year, culminating with a celebration on or near the spring equinox. This year's theme, “Solar Max -- Storm Warning: Effects on the Solar System,” invites participants to explore the violent nature of our sun at the peak of solar activity. Visit the Sun-Earth Days website to find educational resources and activities. Join the Sun-Earth Days team on March 22, 2013, for a live Sun-Earth Days webcast.
Family Day -- Women in Aviation and Space
Celebrate the incredible contributions of women in aviation, science and aerospace at Women in Aviation and Space Day taking place March 23, 2013, at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va. Enjoy hands-on activities, guest speakers, a theatrical presentation, book signings and Flights of Fancy story time for our youngest visitors. The event is free and open to the public.
Fellowship in Aerospace History
The Fellowship in Aerospace History, offered by the American Historical Association and supported by NASA, seeks applications for a fellowship lasting six months to one year. The fellowship is open to applicants who hold a doctoral degree in history or in a closely related field, or who are enrolled in and has completed all coursework for a doctoral degree-granting program. Applications are due April 1, 2013.
2013-14 History of Science Society Fellowship in the History of Space Science
The Fellowship in the History of Space Science, offered by the History of Science Society and supported by the NASA History Division, seeks applications for a nine-month fellowship. Applicants must possess a doctorate in history of science or in a closely related field, or be enrolled as a student in a doctoral degree program and have completed all requirements for the degree, except the dissertation, in history of science or a related field. Applications are due April 1, 2013.
NASA Fellowship in the History of Space Technology
The NASA Fellowship in the History of Space Technology, offered by the Society for the History of Technology and supported by the NASA History Division, seeks applications for a yearlong fellowship. Applicants must possess a doctorate in history of technology or in a closely related field, or be enrolled as a student in a doctoral degree program and have completed all requirements for the Ph.D., except the dissertation, in history of technology or a related field. Applications are due April 1, 2013.
Pre-Service Teacher Institute at NASA's Johnson Space Center
NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston is hosting two Pre-Service Teacher Institutes this summer. Each one-week residential session is for education majors preparing to teach grades K-8. Participants will interface with NASA personnel and tour NASA facilities while learning to incorporate NASA's research into lesson plans. Full-time undergraduate students in their junior or senior year are invited to apply. Applications are due April 1, 2013.
Undergraduate Student Instrument Project Educational Flight Opportunity
NASA's Science Mission Directorate has released a solicitation for proposals for the Undergraduate Student Instrument Project Educational Flight Opportunity. This opportunity is open to U.S. university undergraduate students and is seeking proposals from student teams to design, build, test and fly a science payload on a NASA suborbital vehicle, such as a sounding rocket, balloon, aircraft or commercial suborbital reusable launch vehicle. Proposals must be submitted by 5 p.m. EDT on April 5, 2013.
Super Science Saturday -- How Things Fly
Join the National Air and Space Museum for Super Science Saturday at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., on April 13, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT. This month's event focuses on how things fly. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, visitors of all ages will become immersed in science, technology, engineering and mathematics topics related to aviation and space exploration. Admission is free, and parking is $15.
Free Lecture -- The Voyager Journey to the Edge of Interstellar Space
Launched in 1977 on a journey to explore Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune, the two Voyager spacecraft are now over nine billion miles from Earth. On April 16, 2013, professor Edward Stone of the California Institute of Technology will discuss the epic journey taken by the Voyager spacecraft as they approach interstellar space. The lecture begins at 8 p.m. at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. Come early to see a free film and to meet the lecturer. The lecture will be webcast live.
RockOn 2013 University Rocket Science Workshop
NASA's Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia is hosting the RockOn 2013 workshop on June 15-20, 2013, in partnership with the Colorado and Virginia Space Grant Consortia. U.S. university and community college faculty and students are invited to the weeklong workshop to learn how to build and launch a scientific experiment into space. Participants at the hands-on workshop will build an experiment that will be launched to an altitude of more than 70 miles. Workshop participants must be U.S. citizens. The registration deadline for the workshop is May 1, 2013.
Free Lecture -- Vesta in the Light of Dawn
Before starting its journey to the dwarf planet Ceres, the Dawn spacecraft spent a year exploring the asteroid Vesta. On May 7, 2013, Principal Scientist Carol Raymond will lead attendees on a tour of the ancient world of Vesta and what it can teach us about the early days of the solar system. The lecture begins at 8 p.m. at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. Come early to see a free film and to meet the lecturer. The lecture will be webcast live.
Pre-Service Teacher Institute at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center
NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Ala., is hosting a two-week Pre-Service Teacher Institute on July 12-24, 2013. This residential session is for education majors preparing to teach grades K-8. Participants will engage in hands-on learning experiences using NASA-developed curriculum resources. Full-time rising junior or senior undergraduate and graduate students at minority institutions are invited to apply. Housing, meals, travel assistance and a stipend will be provided. Applications must be postmarked by May 10, 2013.
Super Science Saturday -- Astronomy
Join the National Air and Space Museum for Super Science Saturday at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., on May 11, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT. This month's event focuses on astronomy. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, visitors of all ages will become immersed in science, technology, engineering and mathematics topics related to aviation and space exploration. Admission is free, and parking is $15.
Family Day -- Explore the Universe: Everyone Looks Up!
Everyone looks up! People around the world have always looked to the sky, but they don’t always see the same things. Experience how different people study the sky and hear their stories at Explore the Universe Day taking place June 1, 2013, at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC. The event is free and open to the public.
Super Science Saturday -- Energy
Join the National Air and Space Museum for Super Science Saturday at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., on June 8, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT. This month's event focuses on energy. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, visitors of all ages will become immersed in science, technology, engineering and mathematics topics related to aviation and space exploration. Admission is free, and parking is $15.
Free Lecture -- 50 Years of Solar System Exploration: New Worlds, New Discoveries
Through the decades of planetary explorations, a wide variety of spacecraft (orbiters, landers, rovers and more) have revealed an amazing diversity of worlds, each with its own story to tell. On June 13, 2013, join James L. Green, director of planetary science at NASA Headquarters, as he guides attendees through the 50-year voyage of discovery. The lecture begins at 8 p.m. at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. Come early to see a free film and to meet the lecturer. The lecture will be webcast live.
Langley Aerospace Research Student Scholars -- Fall 2013 Session
LARSS is offering a paid 15-week fall internship for rising full-time undergraduate juniors, seniors or graduate students at accredited U.S. colleges, universities and community colleges. Students of all majors are encouraged to apply. Participants gain hands-on research experience while working side by side with NASA scientists and engineers who serve as mentors at NASA's Langley Research Center. Applications are due June 26, 2013. Spring and summer sessions also are available.
NASA Postdoctoral Program Fellowships
The NASA Postdoctoral Program supports NASA’s goal to expand scientific understanding of the Earth and the universe in which we live. NPP Fellows complete one- to three-year fellowship appointments that offer scientists and engineers unique opportunities to conduct research in fields of science relevant to NASA. Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. or equivalent degree before beginning the fellowship, but may apply while completing the degree requirements. Applications are due July 1, 2013.
Super Science Saturday -- Weather
Join the National Air and Space Museum for Super Science Saturday at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., on July 13, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT. This month's event focuses on weather. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, visitors of all ages will become immersed in science, technology, engineering and mathematics topics related to aviation and space exploration. Admission is free, and parking is $15.
Super Science Saturday -- Helicopters
Join the National Air and Space Museum for Super Science Saturday at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., on Aug. 10, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT. This month's event focuses on helicopters. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, visitors of all ages will become immersed in science, technology, engineering and mathematics topics related to aviation and space exploration. Admission is free, and parking is $15.
Family Day -- A Century of Women in Aerospace
For over 100 years, women have contributed to technological advances in aviation and space. Hear about the historic women who have inspired today’s role models at A Century of Women in Aerospace Day taking place Sept. 14, 2013, at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC. The event is free and open to the public.
Super Science Saturday -- Living and Working in Space
Join the National Air and Space Museum for Super Science Saturday at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., on Sept. 14, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT. This month's event focuses on living and working in space. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, visitors of all ages will become immersed in science, technology, engineering and mathematics topics related to aviation and space exploration. Admission is free, and parking is $15.
Family Day -- Hispanic Heritage Month: Innovators in Air and Space
Celebrate Latin America’s historical contributions to aviation and space exploration at Hispanic Heritage Month: Innovators in Air and Space Day event taking place Sept. 21 2013, at the Smithsonian's Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va. A second event will take place Oct. 5, 2013, at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC. Meet current Hispanic scientists and engineers through the Smithsonian Latinos in STEM initiative. Listen to bilingual stories and participate in hands-on activities. The events are free and open to the public.
Super Science Saturday -- Balloons and Blimps
Join the National Air and Space Museum for Super Science Saturday at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., on Oct. 12, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT. This month's event focuses on balloons and blimps. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, visitors of all ages will become immersed in science, technology, engineering and mathematics topics related to aviation and space exploration. Admission is free, and parking is $15.
NASA Postdoctoral Program Fellowships
The NASA Postdoctoral Program supports NASA’s goal to expand scientific understanding of the Earth and the universe in which we live. NPP Fellows complete one- to three-year fellowship appointments that offer scientists and engineers unique opportunities to conduct research in fields of science relevant to NASA. Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. or equivalent degree before beginning the fellowship, but may apply while completing the degree requirements. Applications are due Nov. 1, 2013.
Super Science Saturday -- The Moon and Beyond
Join the National Air and Space Museum for Super Science Saturday at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., on Nov. 9, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EST. This month's event focuses on the moon and beyond. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, visitors of all ages will become immersed in science, technology, engineering and mathematics topics related to aviation and space exploration. Admission is free, and parking is $15.
Super Science Saturday -- The Wright Brothers
Join the National Air and Space Museum for Super Science Saturday at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., on Dec. 14, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EST. This month's event focuses on the Wright Brothers. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, visitors of all ages will become immersed in science, technology, engineering and mathematics topics related to aviation and space exploration. Admission is free, and parking is $15.
Citizen Science: Asteroid Mappers
NASA's Dawn Mission invites you to investigate and analyze high-resolution Dawn images of the giant asteroid Vesta, including craters and other features, from your own computer. The Dawn Mission's spacecraft has gathered intriguing data, including tens of thousands of images, more than the Dawn team has time to analyze in detail. That's where you come in. Register today to help the Dawn Science Team make sense of new elements on the surface of Vesta and learn more about this mysterious world.
Curiosity Explorer Badge on Foursquare
NASA and the mobile application Foursquare have teamed up to help the public unlock its scientific curiosity with a new rover-themed Curiosity Explorer badge. Users of the Foursquare social media platform can earn the badge by following NASA and checking in at a NASA visitor center or venue categorized as a science museum or planetarium. Foursquare users also can keep up with Curiosity as the rover checks in at key locations and posts photos and tips, all while exploring the Red Planet.
Odyssey of the Mind -- It's How You Look at It
NASA is sponsoring the Odyssey of the Mind Long-Term Problem -- It's How You Look at It. To solve this problem, teams create and present an original humorous performance that includes two characters that act naturally -- to them -- but odd to those around them. The performance must include a meter that indicates the degree of odd/normal behavior and a creative scene change. Visit the site for more information and dates for regional competitions.
Centennial Challenge: Nano-Satellite Launch Challenge
NASA and the Space Florida Small Satellite Research Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla., are seeking teams to compete in a satellite launch technology demonstration competition with a $2-million prize purse. Teams will compete to launch satellites with a mass of at least 1 kilogram (2.2 pounds) into Earth orbit twice within the span of one week. Draft Rules for public comment will be posted in the near future at http://www.spaceflorida.gov/nano-sat-launch-challenge.
Polar Science Weekend at the Pacific Science Center in Seattle, Wash., Feb. 28 - March 3, 2013, is four days of hands-on activities, live demonstrations and exhibits presented by scientists who work in some of the most remote and challenging places on Earth. Learn about ice sheets and sea ice, polar bears and penguins, scientific instruments and polar expeditions. Polar Science Weekend highlights NASA-funded work in the polar regions, and is supported by an Education and Public Outreach grant from NASA's Science Mission Directorate.
Free Lecture -- Robots and Humans Unite
The universe is far older and vaster than anyone imagined a century ago. To help scientists map the structure and evolution of the universe, a special instrument called a Hectospec was needed. A Hectospec uses the precision technology of optical fibers placed by delicate but very fast robots. On March 2, 2013, Senior Physicist Dan Fabricant will discuss how the Hectospec was developed, how it works and how it is used by astronomers for scientific discovery. The lecture begins at 5:15 p.m. at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. Stay after the lecture to visit the observatory, weather permitting.
Super Science Saturday -- The Space Shuttle
Join the National Air and Space Museum for Super Science Saturday at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., on March 9, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EST. This month's event focuses on the space shuttle. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, visitors of all ages will become immersed in science, technology, engineering and mathematics topics related to aviation and space exploration. Admission is free, and parking is $15.
Free Lecture -- Curiosity's Mission of Exploration at Gale Crater, Mars
In August 2012, the Curiosity rover arrived on Mars in a daring feat of engineering. On March 12, 2013, John Grotzinger, chief scientist for the Mars Science Laboratory Mission, will share the latest images and scientific results from the Curiosity mission. Grotzinger will also discuss Gale Crater, the area where Curiosity is exploring. The lecture begins at 8 p.m. at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. Come early to see a free film and to meet the lecturer. The lecture will be webcast live.
OSSI -- Summer 2013 Opportunities
The NASA One Stop Shopping Initiative, or OSSI, provides access to a portfolio of internship, fellowship and scholarship opportunities offered by NASA. The site features the OSSI online application for recruiting NASA interns, fellows and scholars. This innovative system allows students to search and apply for all types of higher-education opportunities. A single application places the student in the applicant pool for consideration by all NASA mentors. Applications for summer 2013 opportunities are due March 15, 2013.
Sun-Earth Days SolarMAX Anime Contest
NASA's Sun-Earth Days program wants to see your best anime artwork. SolarMAX is the official superhero mascot for Sun-Earth Days. But keeping an eye on space weather is a big job for just one superhero. The Sun-Earth Days team is looking for students ages 13 and older to create and submit a new and original anime-style character to help SolarMAX. The character must have a visible space weather related super power. Entries must be submitted online by March 20, 2013.
Free Lecture: GPS for Humanity -- The Stealth Utility
The Global Positioning System, or GPS, has become a ubiquitous, but often invisible, part of modern life. On March 21, 2013, Dr. Bradford Parkinson, chief architect and original program director for GPS in the 1970s, will present the history, applications and future of GPS and the Global Navigation Satellite System. The lecture begins at 8 p.m. at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. The lecture will be webcast live.
Sun-Earth Days 2013: Solar Max -- Storm Warning: Effects on the Solar System
Sun-Earth Days comprise a series of programs and events that occur throughout the year, culminating with a celebration on or near the spring equinox. This year's theme, “Solar Max -- Storm Warning: Effects on the Solar System,” invites participants to explore the violent nature of our sun at the peak of solar activity. Visit the Sun-Earth Days website to find educational resources and activities. Join the Sun-Earth Days team on March 22, 2013, for a live Sun-Earth Days webcast.
Family Day -- Women in Aviation and Space
Celebrate the incredible contributions of women in aviation, science and aerospace at Women in Aviation and Space Day taking place March 23, 2013, at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va. Enjoy hands-on activities, guest speakers, a theatrical presentation, book signings and Flights of Fancy story time for our youngest visitors. The event is free and open to the public.
Fellowship in Aerospace History
The Fellowship in Aerospace History, offered by the American Historical Association and supported by NASA, seeks applications for a fellowship lasting six months to one year. The fellowship is open to applicants who hold a doctoral degree in history or in a closely related field, or who are enrolled in and has completed all coursework for a doctoral degree-granting program. Applications are due April 1, 2013.
2013-14 History of Science Society Fellowship in the History of Space Science
The Fellowship in the History of Space Science, offered by the History of Science Society and supported by the NASA History Division, seeks applications for a nine-month fellowship. Applicants must possess a doctorate in history of science or in a closely related field, or be enrolled as a student in a doctoral degree program and have completed all requirements for the degree, except the dissertation, in history of science or a related field. Applications are due April 1, 2013.
NASA Fellowship in the History of Space Technology
The NASA Fellowship in the History of Space Technology, offered by the Society for the History of Technology and supported by the NASA History Division, seeks applications for a yearlong fellowship. Applicants must possess a doctorate in history of technology or in a closely related field, or be enrolled as a student in a doctoral degree program and have completed all requirements for the Ph.D., except the dissertation, in history of technology or a related field. Applications are due April 1, 2013.
Pre-Service Teacher Institute at NASA's Johnson Space Center
NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston is hosting two Pre-Service Teacher Institutes this summer. Each one-week residential session is for education majors preparing to teach grades K-8. Participants will interface with NASA personnel and tour NASA facilities while learning to incorporate NASA's research into lesson plans. Full-time undergraduate students in their junior or senior year are invited to apply. Applications are due April 1, 2013.
Undergraduate Student Instrument Project Educational Flight Opportunity
NASA's Science Mission Directorate has released a solicitation for proposals for the Undergraduate Student Instrument Project Educational Flight Opportunity. This opportunity is open to U.S. university undergraduate students and is seeking proposals from student teams to design, build, test and fly a science payload on a NASA suborbital vehicle, such as a sounding rocket, balloon, aircraft or commercial suborbital reusable launch vehicle. Proposals must be submitted by 5 p.m. EDT on April 5, 2013.
Super Science Saturday -- How Things Fly
Join the National Air and Space Museum for Super Science Saturday at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., on April 13, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT. This month's event focuses on how things fly. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, visitors of all ages will become immersed in science, technology, engineering and mathematics topics related to aviation and space exploration. Admission is free, and parking is $15.
Free Lecture -- The Voyager Journey to the Edge of Interstellar Space
Launched in 1977 on a journey to explore Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune, the two Voyager spacecraft are now over nine billion miles from Earth. On April 16, 2013, professor Edward Stone of the California Institute of Technology will discuss the epic journey taken by the Voyager spacecraft as they approach interstellar space. The lecture begins at 8 p.m. at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. Come early to see a free film and to meet the lecturer. The lecture will be webcast live.
RockOn 2013 University Rocket Science Workshop
NASA's Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia is hosting the RockOn 2013 workshop on June 15-20, 2013, in partnership with the Colorado and Virginia Space Grant Consortia. U.S. university and community college faculty and students are invited to the weeklong workshop to learn how to build and launch a scientific experiment into space. Participants at the hands-on workshop will build an experiment that will be launched to an altitude of more than 70 miles. Workshop participants must be U.S. citizens. The registration deadline for the workshop is May 1, 2013.
Free Lecture -- Vesta in the Light of Dawn
Before starting its journey to the dwarf planet Ceres, the Dawn spacecraft spent a year exploring the asteroid Vesta. On May 7, 2013, Principal Scientist Carol Raymond will lead attendees on a tour of the ancient world of Vesta and what it can teach us about the early days of the solar system. The lecture begins at 8 p.m. at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. Come early to see a free film and to meet the lecturer. The lecture will be webcast live.
Pre-Service Teacher Institute at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center
NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Ala., is hosting a two-week Pre-Service Teacher Institute on July 12-24, 2013. This residential session is for education majors preparing to teach grades K-8. Participants will engage in hands-on learning experiences using NASA-developed curriculum resources. Full-time rising junior or senior undergraduate and graduate students at minority institutions are invited to apply. Housing, meals, travel assistance and a stipend will be provided. Applications must be postmarked by May 10, 2013.
Super Science Saturday -- Astronomy
Join the National Air and Space Museum for Super Science Saturday at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., on May 11, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT. This month's event focuses on astronomy. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, visitors of all ages will become immersed in science, technology, engineering and mathematics topics related to aviation and space exploration. Admission is free, and parking is $15.
Family Day -- Explore the Universe: Everyone Looks Up!
Everyone looks up! People around the world have always looked to the sky, but they don’t always see the same things. Experience how different people study the sky and hear their stories at Explore the Universe Day taking place June 1, 2013, at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC. The event is free and open to the public.
Super Science Saturday -- Energy
Join the National Air and Space Museum for Super Science Saturday at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., on June 8, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT. This month's event focuses on energy. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, visitors of all ages will become immersed in science, technology, engineering and mathematics topics related to aviation and space exploration. Admission is free, and parking is $15.
Free Lecture -- 50 Years of Solar System Exploration: New Worlds, New Discoveries
Through the decades of planetary explorations, a wide variety of spacecraft (orbiters, landers, rovers and more) have revealed an amazing diversity of worlds, each with its own story to tell. On June 13, 2013, join James L. Green, director of planetary science at NASA Headquarters, as he guides attendees through the 50-year voyage of discovery. The lecture begins at 8 p.m. at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. Come early to see a free film and to meet the lecturer. The lecture will be webcast live.
Langley Aerospace Research Student Scholars -- Fall 2013 Session
LARSS is offering a paid 15-week fall internship for rising full-time undergraduate juniors, seniors or graduate students at accredited U.S. colleges, universities and community colleges. Students of all majors are encouraged to apply. Participants gain hands-on research experience while working side by side with NASA scientists and engineers who serve as mentors at NASA's Langley Research Center. Applications are due June 26, 2013. Spring and summer sessions also are available.
NASA Postdoctoral Program Fellowships
The NASA Postdoctoral Program supports NASA’s goal to expand scientific understanding of the Earth and the universe in which we live. NPP Fellows complete one- to three-year fellowship appointments that offer scientists and engineers unique opportunities to conduct research in fields of science relevant to NASA. Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. or equivalent degree before beginning the fellowship, but may apply while completing the degree requirements. Applications are due July 1, 2013.
Super Science Saturday -- Weather
Join the National Air and Space Museum for Super Science Saturday at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., on July 13, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT. This month's event focuses on weather. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, visitors of all ages will become immersed in science, technology, engineering and mathematics topics related to aviation and space exploration. Admission is free, and parking is $15.
Super Science Saturday -- Helicopters
Join the National Air and Space Museum for Super Science Saturday at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., on Aug. 10, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT. This month's event focuses on helicopters. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, visitors of all ages will become immersed in science, technology, engineering and mathematics topics related to aviation and space exploration. Admission is free, and parking is $15.
Family Day -- A Century of Women in Aerospace
For over 100 years, women have contributed to technological advances in aviation and space. Hear about the historic women who have inspired today’s role models at A Century of Women in Aerospace Day taking place Sept. 14, 2013, at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC. The event is free and open to the public.
Super Science Saturday -- Living and Working in Space
Join the National Air and Space Museum for Super Science Saturday at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., on Sept. 14, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT. This month's event focuses on living and working in space. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, visitors of all ages will become immersed in science, technology, engineering and mathematics topics related to aviation and space exploration. Admission is free, and parking is $15.
Family Day -- Hispanic Heritage Month: Innovators in Air and Space
Celebrate Latin America’s historical contributions to aviation and space exploration at Hispanic Heritage Month: Innovators in Air and Space Day event taking place Sept. 21 2013, at the Smithsonian's Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va. A second event will take place Oct. 5, 2013, at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC. Meet current Hispanic scientists and engineers through the Smithsonian Latinos in STEM initiative. Listen to bilingual stories and participate in hands-on activities. The events are free and open to the public.
Super Science Saturday -- Balloons and Blimps
Join the National Air and Space Museum for Super Science Saturday at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., on Oct. 12, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT. This month's event focuses on balloons and blimps. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, visitors of all ages will become immersed in science, technology, engineering and mathematics topics related to aviation and space exploration. Admission is free, and parking is $15.
NASA Postdoctoral Program Fellowships
The NASA Postdoctoral Program supports NASA’s goal to expand scientific understanding of the Earth and the universe in which we live. NPP Fellows complete one- to three-year fellowship appointments that offer scientists and engineers unique opportunities to conduct research in fields of science relevant to NASA. Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. or equivalent degree before beginning the fellowship, but may apply while completing the degree requirements. Applications are due Nov. 1, 2013.
Super Science Saturday -- The Moon and Beyond
Join the National Air and Space Museum for Super Science Saturday at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., on Nov. 9, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EST. This month's event focuses on the moon and beyond. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, visitors of all ages will become immersed in science, technology, engineering and mathematics topics related to aviation and space exploration. Admission is free, and parking is $15.
Super Science Saturday -- The Wright Brothers
Join the National Air and Space Museum for Super Science Saturday at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., on Dec. 14, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EST. This month's event focuses on the Wright Brothers. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, visitors of all ages will become immersed in science, technology, engineering and mathematics topics related to aviation and space exploration. Admission is free, and parking is $15.
Citizen Science: Asteroid Mappers
NASA's Dawn Mission invites you to investigate and analyze high-resolution Dawn images of the giant asteroid Vesta, including craters and other features, from your own computer. The Dawn Mission's spacecraft has gathered intriguing data, including tens of thousands of images, more than the Dawn team has time to analyze in detail. That's where you come in. Register today to help the Dawn Science Team make sense of new elements on the surface of Vesta and learn more about this mysterious world.
Curiosity Explorer Badge on Foursquare
NASA and the mobile application Foursquare have teamed up to help the public unlock its scientific curiosity with a new rover-themed Curiosity Explorer badge. Users of the Foursquare social media platform can earn the badge by following NASA and checking in at a NASA visitor center or venue categorized as a science museum or planetarium. Foursquare users also can keep up with Curiosity as the rover checks in at key locations and posts photos and tips, all while exploring the Red Planet.
Odyssey of the Mind -- It's How You Look at It
NASA is sponsoring the Odyssey of the Mind Long-Term Problem -- It's How You Look at It. To solve this problem, teams create and present an original humorous performance that includes two characters that act naturally -- to them -- but odd to those around them. The performance must include a meter that indicates the degree of odd/normal behavior and a creative scene change. Visit the site for more information and dates for regional competitions.
Centennial Challenge: Nano-Satellite Launch Challenge
NASA and the Space Florida Small Satellite Research Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla., are seeking teams to compete in a satellite launch technology demonstration competition with a $2-million prize purse. Teams will compete to launch satellites with a mass of at least 1 kilogram (2.2 pounds) into Earth orbit twice within the span of one week. Draft Rules for public comment will be posted in the near future at http://www.spaceflorida.gov/nano-sat-launch-challenge.