Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science
NASA’s STEM program looks to the Moon
Nov 15, 2023
Steven Smith, an Education Specialist from NASA's STEM Program, discusses unique opportunities for students in the lead-up to humanity's return to the Moon. The podcast covers projects and challenges available to students, the importance of STEM education, diversity and representation, various STEM programs for different age groups, COVID-19 adaptations, and collaboration in the astrophysics community. They also touch on potential scientific discoveries from Moon and Mars samples, support for Mars sample return mission, and clarification about conditions on Venus surface.
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- NASA's STEM program offers unique opportunities for students to get involved in humanity's return to the moon through projects like designing flagpoles and participating in the MicroG Neutral Buoyancy Experiment Design Teams.
- The Artemis program aims to be inclusive and diverse, actively engaging young women and girls as well as historically marginalized communities to ensure representation in space exploration.
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NASA STEM Program and Opportunities for Students
NASA's STEM program is offering various opportunities for students to get involved in humanity's return to the moon through the Artemis program. These opportunities include working on projects such as designing flagpoles for the moon and participating in the MicroG Neutral Buoyancy Experiment Design Teams. Students can test their projects in the same Neutral Buoyancy Lab that astronauts use for training. The program aims to inspire and engage students in STEM fields and provide them with hands-on experiences and real-world challenges.
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