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NASA Knows: How Does the Sun Behave? (Grades 5-8)
This article is for students grades 5-8. The Sun is the star of our solar system. Its gravity holds Earth…
Why NASA Is a Great Place to Launch Your Career
Recently recognized as the most prestigious internship program by Vault.com, NASA has empowered countless students and early-career professionals to launch…
Northwestern University Takes Top Honors in BIG Idea Lunar Inflatables Challenge
Following eight months of intense research, design, and prototyping, six university teams presented their “Inflatable Systems for Lunar Operations” concepts…
NASA Engineer Carries Indigenous Roots into New Aviation Era
Growing up outside of Philadelphia, Abigail Reigner spent most of her childhood miles away from where her family called home,…
Math, Mentorship, Motherhood: Behind the Scenes with NASA Engineers
Editor’s note: This article was originally published on February 22, 2024. Engineering is a huge field with endless applications. From…
Power to Explore STEM Writing Challenge
The writing challenge invites K-12th grade students in the United States to learn about radioisotope power systems, a type of…
