NASA Science Mission Directorate
The Science Mission Directorate (SMD) is an organization where discoveries in one scientific discipline have a direct route to other areas of study. Visit the SMD website for calls for proposals and additional opportunities.
https://science.nasa.gov/researchers/sara/grant-solicitations/
NASA Virtual Career Connection-Career Technical Education Series
A pre-college STEM experience – “NASA is at the forefront of innovation in aerospace, and we are proud to help shape the future of transportation, technology, and exploration. The aerospace industry is one of the most exciting and fastest growing sectors, with advancements ranging from airplanes to cutting-edge space exploration. Jobs in these sectors require hands-on specialized skills and we are excited to show you what a future Career Technical Education career could look like here at NASA.”
Episodes – *varying registration deadlines, please see links
5.01.2025 -Space Welders: https://stemgateway.nasa.gov/s/course-offering/a0BSJ000002Xtiv/virtual-career-connection-cte-series-space-welders
5.08.2025 -Sheet Metal Expert: https://stemgateway.nasa.gov/s/course-offering/a0BSJ000002Xuv7/virtual-career-connection-cte-series-sheet-metal-expert
5.15.2025 -Equipment Specialist: https://stemgateway.nasa.gov/s/course-offering/a0BSJ000002Xv6P/virtual-career-connectioncte-series-equipment-specialist
NASA Spinoff in Sports Series
Virtual Career Connections – Learn about NASA technologies that have found their way into the sporting world. Students will have an opportunity to participate in a live Q&A session following this talk.
A pre-college STEM experience – Registration Ends: 4.4.2025
2025 Kibo Robot Programming Challenge
“The Kibo Robot Programming Challenge (Kibo-RPC) is an educational program in which students solve various problems by moving free-flying robots (Astrobee) with student’s program in the International Space Station (ISS).”
Registration Deadline: 5.12.2025
https://stemgateway.nasa.gov/…/a0BSJ000001…/2025-kiborpc
GOES Virtual Visits
Schools, museums, science centers, and other educational organizations have the opportunity to interact with NASA and NOAA experts about the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites. Open now – May 31, 2025. Click to learn more and register: https://www.goes-r.gov/resources/education.html
Webinar: 3D Thursdays for Rural Educators
A monthly series with NASA’s Science Mission Directorate that connects rural educators to resources, networking, and professional development opportunities. Webinars will be hosted on the first Thursday of every month, with a target audience of rural educators grades 3-12. Follow the link to learn more and register.
https://smd-cms.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/jan-5-2023-3d-flyer.pdfDownlink schedule
Connect to LIVE question and answer sessions with astronauts aboard the ISS! Educators can apply to host a downlink as well.
https://www.nasa.gov/learning-resources/in-flight-education-downlinks-schedule/Annual World Space Week
“World Space Week is an international celebration of science and technology, and their contribution to the betterment of the human condition. The United Nations General Assembly declared in 1999 that World Space Week will be held each year from October 4-10.”
NASA Postdoctoral Fellowship Programs
DEADLINE to apply: March 1, 2025
See openings here: https://npp.orau.org/index.html
Workshop: RockOn! 2025
DEADLINE to register: February 14, 2025
Join NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia for a week long, hands-on workshop. This is a great opportunity to learn the science behind building sounding rockets, and launching them into space! Learn more and register here: https://www.nasa.gov/wallops/stem/rock-on/
NASA’s Artifact Program
DEADLINE to Apply: January 31, 2025
Bring authentic space artifacts into you classroom, museum, or nonprofit events with this fantastic opportunity: https://artifacts.nasa.gov