World Malaria Day
Other
In many parts of the world, mosquitoes are more than just a summertime nuisance. Their ability to carry and spread disease to humans causes millions of deaths every year. (World Health Organization). Using the GLOBE Observer Mosquito Habitat Mapper, citizen scientists are able to augment broad scale satellite-based research with targeted ground-based observations at a high level of granularity.
Event Type: Annual /Historic. Annual / Historic: Annual Event.
Thursday, April 25, 2024.
National Arbor Day
Earth-Sun-Moon
On this day when we celebrate trees, learn about the "Moon Trees".
Event Type: Annual /Historic. Annual / Historic: Annual Event.
Friday, April 26, 2024.
Free Online Workshop: Wildfires & Air Quality - Providing a Relevant Portal to Get Audiences Invested in the Conversation
Other
During this online workshop we will hear from partners engaging audiences of all ages in Earth and climate science through activities that take a closer look at the scientific and societal impacts of wildfires. Learn how to use activities from the NISE Network, NASA, and others to demonstrate the connection between global issues of climate and evolving fire seasons. Presenters will discuss strategies for making content relevant and approachable, while creating a safe space for important conversations around climate resilience to transpire. Come hear how to increase interest in your community and empower the public to take action.
https://www.nisenet.org/events/online-workshop/online-workshop-wildfires-air-quality.
Event Type: Online Presentation/Interaction. Online Event Type: Professional Development.
Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit www.nisenet.org. New "What's Up" Video Available
Our Sky
Get your monthly overview of the night sky.
Event Type: Online Presentation/Interaction. Online Event Type: For Classrooms.
Wednesday, May 1, 2024.
NASA Space Place's Art Challenge
Other
Do you love making art and using your imagination? So do we! Every NASA mission starts with a creative idea about how to explore something in a new way. Get creative and submit your art before the deadline at the end of the month!
Wednesday, May 1, 2024.
3D Thursdays for Rural Educators
Other
Join NASA’s Science Mission Directorate on the first Thursday of each month for a series that connects rural educators to resources, networking, and professional development opportunities. More info and past presentations here.
Thursday, May 2, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
National Space Day
National Space Day dedicates the first Friday of May to the extraordinary achievements, benefits and opportunities in the exploration and use of space.
Annual / Historic: Annual Event.
Friday, May 3, 2024.
"Star Wars" Day
Other
May the Fourth be with you! Star Wars Day is a fun excuse to celebrate the cinematic universe- and the even more amazing real universe.
A few fun connections:
"May the Force = Mass x Acceleration" Teachable Moment blog post Brett Kennedy, a roboticist at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, on which Star Wars robots actually have the right stuff for space travel. , Brian Muirhead, chief engineer at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, weighs in on the best way to build a Death Star and navigate through asteroids. , BB8 and a friend visited JPL to learn about exploration of our solar system and meet other robots, including robots that explore Mars. , An article about more NASA/Star Wars connections , Star Wars Day site.
Event Type: Annual /Historic. Annual / Historic: Annual Event.
Saturday, May 4, 2024.
National Astronaut Day
Human Spaceflight
May 5th celebrates the first American astronaut, Alan Shepard, and his flight aboard the Freedom 7 spacecraft. Learn more about the flight on NASA's page.
Event Type: Annual /Historic.
Sunday, May 5, 2024.
For more info visit nationalastronautday.uniphigood.com. Black Hole Week
Astrophysics
Find NASA articles, FAQs, visualizations, (including this Gallery), activities, fun videos, and a NASA Science Live broadcast. Black Hole Week branding is here. https://universe.nasa.gov/black-hole-week/overview/.
Annual / Historic: Annual Event.
Monday, May 6, 2024 – Friday, May 10, 2024.
For more info visit www.nasa.gov. Find Your Place in Space - Engaging the Artemis Generation with Activities, Apps and More
Earth-Sun-Moon
A discussion about all things Artemis and the Moon! Get the latest news regarding the Artemis II mission from Dr. Caitlin Ahrens, Postdoctoral Fellow at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. She will walk us through some of the exciting challenges that the Artemis II mission will face. Learn about educational materials available from NASA to help audiences identify with the Artemis generation and find their place in space. In addition, we will also talk about the NISE Network’s Voyage through the Solar System kit as well as the apps DIY Sun Science and DIY Solar System. The kit includes activities based on NASA's continuing pursuit of human exploration of the Moon and Mars. The mobile apps launch users further into the solar system and support at home STEM learning beyond museum walls. Don’t miss this next leap for humankind and Earth as we excite audiences about the importance and possible impacts of society's return to the Moon! Full information and to register: …
Event Type: Online Presentation/Interaction. Online Event Type: Professional Development.
Tuesday, May 7, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit www.nisenet.org. Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission webinar series
Earth-Sun-Moon
As we celebrate the 10th anniversary of Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) mission’s launch, we have a real treat for anyone who is curious about how and why we measure precipitation from space and how this can bring about positive changes throughout the world- a free series of 10 public webinars exploring GPM and the story behind the mission. Series website and flier. All events are at 8pm Eastern. Overview of the Global Precipitation Measurement Mission (GPM) - Feb. 8 , Earth’s Water - March 14 , Understanding and Protecting Earth - April 11 , Weather and Climate - May 9 , Precipitation Extremes and Impacts - June 13 , Remote Sensing - July 11 , Precipitation Data - Aug. 8 , GPM Applications - Sept. 12 , Ground Validation and Ground Operations - Oct. 10 , Behind the Scenes and Looking Toward the Future - Nov. 14.
Event Type: Online Presentation/Interaction. Online Event Type: Live Event Coverage.
Thursday, May 9, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
For more info visit gpm.nasa.gov. 15th Anniversary (2009), First Tweet From Space
Human Spaceflight
On May 12, 2009 astronaut Mike Massimino made history with the first Tweet from space. “From orbit: Launch was awesome!! I am feeling great, working hard, & enjoying the magnificent views, the adventure of a lifetime has begun!”.
Event Type: Annual /Historic. Annual / Historic: Historic Anniversary.
Sunday, May 12, 2024.
For more info visit twitter.com. Shake & Bake: How Spacecraft Are Tested to Handle the Harsh Environment of Space/ von Karman Lecture Series
Earth-Sun-Moon
Have you ever wondered how spacecraft are designed to handle the punishing conditions of launch and the extreme variations of space? From rocket vibrations, to the temperatures and pressures of space and other planets, the Environmental Test Lab (ETL) at JPL is responsible for simulating these conditions and verifying, through a series of rigorous tests, that spacecraft will be able to fulfill their missions. Join us for a live chat with two ETL experts who will teach us more about the equipment, the people behind environmental testing, and how they literally “shake and bake” spacecraft.More information here.
Event Type: Online Presentation/Interaction. Online Event Type: Live Event Coverage.
Thursday, May 16, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
For more info visit www.jpl.nasa.gov. Deadline: Amateur Radio on the International Space Station
Human Spaceflight
ARISS-US is accepting proposals from U.S. schools, museums, and community youth organizations (working individually or together) to host an amateur radio contact with an astronaut aboard the International Space Station between Jan. 1 and June 30, 2025. To maximize these events, ARISS-US is looking for organizations that will draw large numbers of participants and integrate the contact into a well-developed education plan. Radio contacts are approximately 10 minutes.
Proposal Deadline: May 19
Informational Webinar: Wednesday, April 17, at 8 p.m. EDT
Visit the site for proposal guidelines and forms.
Event Type: Registration Deadline.
Sunday, May 19, 2024.
For more info visit www.ariss.org. Deadline: Apply for an ISS Downlink
Human Spaceflight
The proposal window for Expedition 72 educational downlinks opens today; interested institutions may apply between March 18 and May 21. Expedition 72 downlinks are tentatively planned to take place between Sept. 2024 and March 2025. More information at the educators page here, or via this Downlink Guide. Check the Downlinks schedule for updated time and event details.
Event Type: Online Presentation/Interaction. Registration Deadline. Online Event Type: Live Event Coverage.
Tuesday, May 21, 2024.
For more info visit www.nasa.gov. Towel Day
Other
“Space is big. You just won't believe how vastly, hugely, mind-bogglingly big it is. I mean, you may think it's a long way down the road to the chemist's, but that's just peanuts to space.”
― Douglas Adams, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Of course the ISS Expedition 42 crew had to do this for their fun poster.
ESA astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti reads from Douglas Adams's “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” for Towel Day from the European laboratory Columbus on the International Space Station.
The science of a wet towel in space.
Event Type: Annual /Historic.
Saturday, May 25, 2024.
For more info visit www.towelday.org. National Paper Airplane Day
Aeronautics
Take flight and celebrate this high-flying day with fun hands-on activities.
3..2..1.. Takeoff! Small Steps to Giant Leaps Lesson Plan
, Shape Your Flight: Small Steps to Giant Leaps Lesson Plan
, Wright Brothers’ Models (out of foam, not paper)
, Paper Jet Model
, Classroom Activity: The Ring Wing Glider
, Paper Airplanes.
Event Type: Annual /Historic. Annual / Historic: Annual Event.
Sunday, May 26, 2024.
For more info visit www.nasa.gov. New "What's Up" Video Available
Our Sky
Get your monthly overview of the night sky.
Event Type: Online Presentation/Interaction. Online Event Type: For Classrooms.
Saturday, June 1, 2024.
NOAA Planet Stewards Funding Opportunity Deadline
Earth-Sun-Moon
Are you an educator focused on building science literacy so your students or members of your community can understand concepts in ocean, atmospheric, and Earth science?; assess the scientific credibility of information?; make informed and responsible decisions?; and most importantly, initiate actions to address pressing environmental issues?Educators working with elementary through university aged students can apply for funding up to $5000 for their schools and communities to carry out stewardship projects that make a measurable impact on environmental issues.
Event Type: Registration Deadline.
Sunday, June 2, 2024.
For more info visit oceanservice.noaa.gov. NASA Space Place's Art Challenge
Other
Do you love making art and using your imagination? So do we! Every NASA mission starts with a creative idea about how to explore something in a new way. Get creative and submit your art before the deadline at the end of the month!
Monday, June 3, 2024.
World Environment Day
Earth-Sun-Moon
NASA offers many ways for community scientists to get involved with Earth Science research. Check out climate.nasa.gov and https://science.nasa.gov/citizenscience and get started!
Event Type: Annual /Historic. Annual / Historic: Annual Event.
Wednesday, June 5, 2024.
For more info visit www.worldenvironmentday.global. 3D Thursdays for Rural Educators
Other
Join NASA’s Science Mission Directorate on the first Thursday of each month for a series that connects rural educators to resources, networking, and professional development opportunities. More info and past presentations here.
Thursday, June 6, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
World Ocean Day
Earth-Sun-Moon
Part of NASA's mission is to develop an understanding of the total Earth system and the effects of natural and human-induced changes on the global environment. Our oceans play a major role in influencing changes in the world's climate and weather. Collecting and analyzing long-term ocean data from satellites is a relatively new field of exploration. The analysis of remotely-sensed ocean data makes it possible to understand the ocean in new and exciting ways.
http://science.nasa.gov/earth-science/oceanography/.
Event Type: Annual /Historic. Annual / Historic: Annual Event.
Saturday, June 8, 2024.
For more info visit www.worldoceansday.org. Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission webinar series
Earth-Sun-Moon
As we celebrate the 10th anniversary of Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) mission’s launch, we have a real treat for anyone who is curious about how and why we measure precipitation from space and how this can bring about positive changes throughout the world- a free series of 10 public webinars exploring GPM and the story behind the mission. Series website and flier. All events are at 8pm Eastern. Overview of the Global Precipitation Measurement Mission (GPM) - Feb. 8 , Earth’s Water - March 14 , Understanding and Protecting Earth - April 11 , Weather and Climate - May 9 , Precipitation Extremes and Impacts - June 13 , Remote Sensing - July 11 , Precipitation Data - Aug. 8 , GPM Applications - Sept. 12 , Ground Validation and Ground Operations - Oct. 10 , Behind the Scenes and Looking Toward the Future - Nov. 14.
Event Type: Online Presentation/Interaction. Online Event Type: Live Event Coverage.
Thursday, June 13, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
For more info visit gpm.nasa.gov. Be Local Lead for the NASA International Space Apps Challenge 2024 Hackathon
Other
The NASA International Space Apps Challenge is in search of Local Leads for the 2024 hackathon taking place in October. Local Leads work alongside NASA and the Space Apps Global Organizing Team to organize the Space Apps Challenge for a specific city or town. This includes planning a virtual or in-person local event, supporting local participants, and coordinating local collaborators, judges, and community members. Local Leads get the opportunity to join a global community of thought leaders from 185+ countries/territories to serve their local space, tech, innovation, and creative communities. Contact: info@spaceappschallenge.org.
Event Type: Registration Deadline.
Saturday, June 15, 2024.
Summer Solstice
Our Sky
The point in the Earth's orbit where the Sun is most illuminating the northern hemisphere. Astronomers consider this the beginning of the Summer in the northern hemisphere.
What is a solstice? Seeing equinoxes and solstices from space, Build a model.
Event Type: Celestial Event. Celestial Event Type: Solstice / Equinox.
Thursday, June 20, 2024, 1:51 PM.
For more info visit scijinks.gov. National Selfie Day
Other
Learn how the Perseverance rover takes a selfie, here!
Event Type: Annual /Historic.
Friday, June 21, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
International Women in Engineering Day
Other
Organized by the Women’s Engineering Society, International Women in Engineering Day is an international awareness campaign which raises the profile of women in engineering and focuses attention on the amazing career opportunities available to women and girls in this exciting industry. Learn more and get resources here.
Annual / Historic: Annual Event.
Sunday, June 23, 2024.
Tau Day
Other
Related to Pi Day, Tau is the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its RADIUS, approximately 6.28, or 2 times Pi.
Celebrate math and all its applications, including space exploration!
Event Type: Annual /Historic. Annual / Historic: Annual Event.
Friday, June 28, 2024.
For more info visit www.jpl.nasa.gov. International Asteroid Day
Comets/Asteroids
This is the United Nations day "to raise public awareness about the asteroid impact hazard." See What you Need to Know and NASA eClips videos about asteroids, plus a great line up of resources from JPL Education.
Read more about the Center for Near Earth Object Studies.
Watch this NASA Planetary Defense Coordination Office feature, which gives a great overview of how NASA finds, tracks, and categorizes objects that could pose an impact threat.
Virtually examine some asteroids (and even some pieces of Mars!) with the Astromaterials 3D Interactive and NASA's Eyes on Asteroids.
Event Type: Annual /Historic.
Sunday, June 30, 2024.
For more info visit asteroidday.org. New "What's Up" Video Available
Our Sky
Get your monthly overview of the night sky.
Event Type: Online Presentation/Interaction. Online Event Type: For Classrooms.
Monday, July 1, 2024.
NASA Space Place's Art Challenge
Other
Do you love making art and using your imagination? So do we! Every NASA mission starts with a creative idea about how to explore something in a new way. Get creative and submit your art before the deadline at the end of the month!
Monday, July 1, 2024.
3D Thursdays for Rural Educators
Other
Join NASA’s Science Mission Directorate on the first Thursday of each month for a series that connects rural educators to resources, networking, and professional development opportunities. More info and past presentations here.
Thursday, July 4, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission webinar series
Earth-Sun-Moon
As we celebrate the 10th anniversary of Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) mission’s launch, we have a real treat for anyone who is curious about how and why we measure precipitation from space and how this can bring about positive changes throughout the world- a free series of 10 public webinars exploring GPM and the story behind the mission. Series website and flier. All events are at 8pm Eastern. Overview of the Global Precipitation Measurement Mission (GPM) - Feb. 8 , Earth’s Water - March 14 , Understanding and Protecting Earth - April 11 , Weather and Climate - May 9 , Precipitation Extremes and Impacts - June 13 , Remote Sensing - July 11 , Precipitation Data - Aug. 8 , GPM Applications - Sept. 12 , Ground Validation and Ground Operations - Oct. 10 , Behind the Scenes and Looking Toward the Future - Nov. 14.
Event Type: Online Presentation/Interaction. Online Event Type: Live Event Coverage.
Thursday, July 11, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
For more info visit gpm.nasa.gov.