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Northwestern University Takes Top Honors in BIG Idea Lunar Inflatables Challenge 

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Following eight months of intense research, design, and prototyping, six university teams presented their “Inflatable Systems for Lunar Operations” concepts…

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NASA Engineer Carries Indigenous Roots into New Aviation Era

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Growing up outside of Philadelphia, Abigail Reigner spent most of her childhood miles away from where her family called home,…

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Math, Mentorship, Motherhood: Behind the Scenes with NASA Engineers

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Editor’s note: This article was originally published on February 22, 2024. Engineering is a huge field with endless applications. From…

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Two girls and a boy sit on a simulated display of the Martian surface.

Power to Explore STEM Writing Challenge

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The writing challenge invites K-12th grade students in the United States to learn about radioisotope power systems, a type of…

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NASA Knows – How Can I Get Involved With NASA Research?

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NASA provides a variety of pathways for those outside the agency to contribute to authentic and meaningful research. Whether you’re…

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Bundling the Best of Heliophysics Education: DigiKits for Physics and Astronomy Teachers

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For nearly a decade, the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) has been working to bring together resources through its…

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