STEM Engagement at Kennedy Space Center
STEM Engagement at Kennedy Space Center supports the agency’s objectives to advance the STEM workforce pipeline by administering and offering STEM programs at the international, national, state and local levels.
We Engage Students In NASA’s Mission
K-12 students can dig deeper into STEM topics and experience the thrill of exploration and discovery.
NASA makes vital investments in a diverse portfolio of learning opportunities and activities designed to reach as many U.S. students as possible – from kindergarten through graduate school. NASA seeks to build the next generation STEM workforce and broaden student participation to increase diversity, equity and inclusion in STEM fields.
We Inspire An Interest In STEM
NASA’s Next Gen STEM offers a wide array of unique experiences designed to engage K-12 students nationwide in the agency’s missions, people, and resources.
Educators are a significant part of students’ lives and play a key role in connecting NASA to the Artemis Generation. NASA’s Next Gen STEM fully supports formal educators in classrooms and informal educators in museums, science centers, afterschool programs, and similar organizations, all of whom bring the excitement of the agency’s missions to students.
For Educators
Colleges, Universities, Technical and Vocational Institutions
NASA investments enhance the research, academic and technology capabilities
NASA’s congressionally STEM Engagement program and constituent projects executes a wide-reaching set of activities for the benefit of students via: direct student awards for NASA internships and fellowships; student challenges and competitions; educator resources and opportunities; competitive awards to educational institutions for conducting research and development, building capacity, and creating student learning opportunities.
For Colleges and Universities
Be A NASA Intern
NASA offers paid internships for high school and college-level students to contribute to agency projects under the guidance of a NASA mentor.
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STEM Resources and Opportunities
NASA Human Exploration Rover Challenge
The NASA Human Exploration Rover Challenge will encourage research and development of new technologies for future mission planning and crewed space missions to other worlds.
NASA Student Launch
Student Launch is a research-based, competitive, experiential exploration activity. It strives to provide relevant, cost-effective research and development of rocket propulsion systems. This project offers multiple challenges reaching a broad audience of middle and high schools, colleges, and universities across the nation.
Request a Speaker or Exhibit
Click on the link below to find more information on how to request a speaker or an exhibit from NASA.
Contact Us
STEM Offices and Mission Leads
Chief, Education Projects and Youth Engagement Office
Ms. Lesley Fletcher Ph.D.
Mail Code PX-E
Kennedy Space Center, FL 32899
Phone: 321-867-3623
Email: Lesley.Fletcher@nasa.gov
Additional Contact Information
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