SciAct Rural

Welcome to the NASA Science Activation Rural Page! Many of our Science Activation Teams strive to reach our rural learners across the United States. While we recognize that rural areas are incredibly diverse, our goal is not to find a one-size-fits all approach, but rather share resources that may be transferable and modified to fit the needs of specific settings. Explore NASA Science and Science Activation resources and opportunities highlighted in the 3-D Thursdays for Rural Educators webinars as well as our Rural Educator Network newsletters. 

3D Thursday Webinars

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November 2, 2023

NASA Citizen Science Opportunities. Read Summary

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May 4, 2023

Science of Occultations and the RECON Citizen Science Project. Read Summary

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April 6, 2023

Upcoming Eclipses and Science Through the Shadows. Read Summary

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February 2, 2023

NASA eClips Opportunities. Read Summary

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January 5, 2023

Hosting NASA Astro Camps. Read Summary

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November 3, 2022

James Webb Space Telescope, DART Mission, and Educational Resources. Read Summary

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April 7, 2022

NASA Earth Day Resources. Read Summary

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March 3, 2022

NASA eClips Videos and Resources. Read Summary

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February 3, 2022

NASA Neurodiversity Network. Read Summary

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January 6, 2022

STEM Enhancement in Earth Science (SEES) Summer Intern Program. Read Summary

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December 2, 2021

James Webb Space Telescope and Educational Resources. Read Summary

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November 4, 2021

NASA Citizen Science Projects. Read Summary

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October 7, 2021

Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship. Read Summary

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May 6, 2021

Season Finale, conversing with NASA scientists Dr. Caitlin Ahrens and Dr. Jim Green. Read Summary

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April 1, 2021

Earth Day Special; Growing Beyond Earth and GLOBE Observer 2021 Community Trees Challenge. Read Summary

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March 4, 2021

Supporting/Mentoring Rural Girls in STEM. Read Summary

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February 4, 2021

Aerokats and Rover Education Network (AREN) Project. Read Summary

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January 7, 2021

My NASA Data. Read Summary

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December 3, 2020

Globe Observer Land cover; WGBH/PBS learning resources. Read Summary

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Rural Educator Network Newsletters

Happy New Year, New Rural Ed Opportunities (January 31, 2024)

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Rural Educator Network Winter Edition (January 27, 2023)

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Rural Educators Annular Solar Eclipse is this Week! (October 10, 2023)

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Upcoming Opportunities for Rural Educators - deadlines soon! (August 17, 2023)

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Summer Edition Rural Educator Network (July 20, 2023)

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Rural Educator Network Spring Edition (April 12, 2023)

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Special Announcement: Help Us Test NASA Stem Curriculum! (March 7, 2023)

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Rural Educator Network Welcome (December 2, 2022)

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