NESSP – Northwest Earth and Space Sciences Pipeline

Current student challenge — ROADS on Asteroids

A space craft flies across a star field toward the asteroid Vesta, surrounded by a circle with the words Rover Observation and Drone Survey (ROADS) on Asteroids. NESSP’s 2020–2021 NASA National Student Challenge is ROADS on Asteroids! This year student teams will take a mission to the asteroid Vesta, encountering challenges including engineering and programming, analyses of biological signatures and geologic features, drone flight and impactor drops. ROADS on Asteroids is aligned with Next Generation Science Standards, creating a fun, hands-on activity that can help students meet requirements. Curriculum for a companion course is also available.

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Upcoming ROADS on Asteroids events

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from October 13, 2020 to November 20, 2020

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NESSP Announcements

June 19, 2020July 23, 2020

ROADS on Mars Freestyle winners

We are very excited to announce the top teams from our ROADS on Mars Freestyle Challenge! Teams were eligible for prizes as a top overall team and as “best of” the Mission Objectives. We are also pleased to award a few additional awards to teams who were especially deserving, and to award Special Commendations for …

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The Northwest Earth and Space Sciences Pipeline

The Northwest Earth and Space Sciences Pipeline is a collaborative K-12 education effort serving students, teachers, and their diverse communities throughout the Pacific Northwest.