NASA Inspires Futures for Tomorrow's Youth There are 30 items.
This collection is centered around project NIFTY, whose goal is to connect NASA STEM role models with youth-serving STEM programs.
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Engineering Bridges
Architects design several versions of a building, bridge, or structure before deciding on the final version. They work together with engineers to ensure that the design is buildable, that the design meets safety standards, and that it will satisfy the project requirements. 0
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House Warming
In this design challenge, patrons experiment with passive solar heat and create models of houses that can stay warm in the winter and cool in the summer 0
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Blowing in the Wind
This engineering and design challenge has patrons building a windmill that lifts weight while learning about using wind for energy 0
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Parachute Parade
Parachutes catch air and create a drag which help give skydivers safe landings. In this activity, patrons design a parachute to give a toy figure a safe landing 0
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Insulator Innovator
Patrons learn about the role of materials engineers in NASA missions, and design improvements for reusable water bottles 0
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High Tech Fashion
Patrons learn about circuits while engaging in fashion design by using conductive thread to make wearable designs that light up! 0
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Passion for Pixels
Learn about how remote-sensing satellites transmit data and digital images by creating an image on grid paper and then use a code of zeroes and ones to transmit the image to a partner 0
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Robot Body Language
Patrons experiment with different ways to convey emotion when their face is hidden, such as using body language or gesturing, and learn about how these techniques are used in computer science when building robots to seem more humanlike 0
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Rover Races
Participants work in teams to model the process for communicating with a rover on Mars, to build programming skills, and understand the effects of time-delay. 0
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Exploring the Universe: Imagining Life
Patrons imagine extreme environments that may exist beyond Earth and create life forms that could thrive there. 0
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Make Your Own TRAPPIST-1 Music
The Spitzer Space Telescope revealed that there's a pattern to the way the planets move around the TRAPPIST-1 star. When this pattern is set to music, they can portray a beautiful melody! Try taking the transit notes and add your own music to them, then share your creation on social media with #MyTrappist1. 0
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