Like NASA engineering teams, students learn about and then follow the steps of the engineering design process to design and build original model devices to help astronauts eat in a microgravity environment—their own creative devices for food storage and meal preparation.

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Join the University of St. Thomas’s Playful Learning Lab on January 29 and 30 for PLAYfest 2021, a two-day virtual festival of free, hands-on STEAM professional development and speakers from around the world.

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The second annual New York Times STEM Writing Contest invites middle and high school students around the world to choose an issue or question in science, technology, engineering, math, or health that fascinates them, then write an engaging 500-word explanation. Contest runs from January 19 until March 2, 2021.

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The Association for Career & Technical Education and NASA HUNCH’s annual student video challenge is open to students in elementary, middle, and high school enrolled in a CTE or project-based course or program. This year’s theme: Advancing Space Exploration through Manufacturing. Submit videos by April 1, 2021.

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Join engineering educator Barbara Oakley, creator of “Learning How to Learn,” the world’s most popular MOOC, for an ASEE master class on using brain-science insights to create a practical guide for instructors of all levels. January 6-8, 2021, 1 to 4 p.m. Eastern. Register HERE.

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Want to involve your middle or high school STEM students in rigorous research and top-level competions but not sure how? Sign up to attend the Society for Science & the Public’s annual research teachers conference – all expenses paid! Lottery closes August 15, 2020 for the middle school virtual conference September 11-13 or high school conference October 2-4.

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To support parents everywhere and provide access to hands-on STEM activities, the American Society for Engineering Education’s P-12 Commission is offering online summer camps for students in grades K-8. Check out these and other virtual summer STEM programs!

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This spring’s USA Science & Engineering Festival may have been postponed but its popular X-STEM presentations have moved online, offering free, livestream discussions with inspiring engineers, explorers, and researchers May 13-18 – including a special guest appearance by Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease specialist. Perfect for engaging your STEM students at home!

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The American Society for Engineering Education’s Pre-college Engineering Education (PCEE) Division offers $500 and $800 grants to help P-12 teachers implement an engineering project in their classroom. Apply by Jul1 1, 2020.

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