NASA Science Activation Opportunities Near You

NASA’s Science Activation (SciAct) program offers a range of resources and opportunities that invite learners of all ages to participate in authentic science!

Use the search boxes below to find local, in person, and online events and opportunities from NASA Science Activation teams and partners! Offerings include museum events, citizen science projects, science camps/clubs, and community events.  

Search by location, topic, audience, and more to find the experience that is right for you!   

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Aaron Yazzie: Bridging Indigenous Heritage and Space Exploration

Aaron Yazzie’s dream of being part of humanity’s exploration of space took him on a journey from his childhood home on the Navajo Nation to working at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Southern California. His journey reflects not only his personal ambition, but also a commitment to elevating Indigenous representation in science, technology, engineering, […]

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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 to a panel of judges at NASA’s 2024 Breakthrough, Innovative and Game-Changing (BIG) Idea Challenge forum.  The challenge, funded by NASA’s Space Technology Mission Directorate and Office of STEM Engagement, seeks novel ideas from higher […]

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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, and where there was little trace of her Native American tribe and culture. Belonging to the Comanche Nation that resides in Lawton, Oklahoma, Reigner’s parents made every effort to keep her connected to her Indigenous […]

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