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Upcoming Events

Artemis ROADS III: Mission Advisor Support Session 1
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Do you have questions about getting your team started on the Artemis ROADS III Challenge? We have answers. The first Mission Advisor Support Session will provide information on : There will also be time for questions! When? January 29th, 2025, 5:00 pm PST Zoom link to join: https://cwu.zoom.us/j/83489715940?pwd=vrr7Pq7fyLWG263meLzEFodqZsdRoH.1
Artemis ROADS III Checkpoint 1 Deadline: Select Your Crew
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Upload your student crew info, Mission Patch (MO-2), and signed Risk and Release forms to receive a social media shout-out from NESSP, plus stickers, a team certificate, and a NASA calendar (while supplies last). This submission is required for all Artemis ROADS III teams. To submit results, log on to your ROADS Educator profile page (https://nwessp.org/roads-educator-account-page/) and click on “Submit Artemis ROADS III Team Results” in the left hand menu.
February 25 – Artemis ROADS III NASA Expert Talk -Ross Kovtun 
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When?February 25, 2025 at 4 PM Pacific What?Ross Kovtun studies the physical properties of the lunar surface to enable science exploration for the Artemis missions. My goal is to describe how the lunar environment will affect the hardware and people that will land on the moon. By having a good understanding of the lunar surface, we can plan safe, science-impactful missions that can use the natural materials on the moon to their benefit. Where?https://cwu.zoom.us/j/86061300754?pwd=qJvgxPnloWRz8sxkhOSkDtATiqrwrJ.1%20%20
Artemis ROADS III: Mission Advisor Support Session 2
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Do you have questions about how to register your team for an in-person final challenge event? We have answers. The second Mission Advisor Support Session will provide information on : When? March 3rd, 2025, 5 pm PST Zoom link to join: https://cwu.zoom.us/j/83489715940?pwd=vrr7Pq7fyLWG263meLzEFodqZsdRoH.1
Checkpoint 2: Mission Progress Update
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Decide if your team will attend an in-person hub events in Washington, Idaho, Montana, Arizona, Texas, or North Carolina. Qualify by submitting a preliminary MDL with at least three additional MOs (besides MO-1 and MO-2) completed or nearly completed. To submit results and register for an event, log on to your ROADS Educator profile page (https://nwessp.org/roads-educator-account-page/) and click on “Submit Artemis ROADS III Team Results” in the left hand menu.
Artemis ROADS III: Mission Advisor Support Session 3
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Do you have questions about how to wrap up the Artemis ROADS Challenge? We have answers. The third Mission Advisor Support Session will provide information on : When? May 7th, 2025, 5 pm PST Zoom link to join: https://cwu.zoom.us/j/83489715940?pwd=vrr7Pq7fyLWG263meLzEFodqZsdRoH.1
Artemis ROADS III Final Submission: Complete Your Mission
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Mission Advisors submit the final MDL. All team members who complete the final submission receive a certificate. Middle and high school teams completing all eight objectives can win a trip to Kennedy Space Center. To submit your team’s final MDL, log on to your ROADS Educator profile page (https://nwessp.org/roads-educator-account-page/) and click on “Submit Artemis ROADS III Team Results” in the left hand menu.
January 2025 Newsletter
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Important Dates Artemis ROADS III Virtual Information Session – January 8, 2025 5:30 pm PST This interactive session is your chance to learn about the Artemis ROADS III National Challenge. Bring your questions! Zoom link: https://nwessp.org/artemis-roads-iii-virtual-information-session-january-8-2025-530-pm-pacific/ NASA Expert Talk – Jan 22 at 4:00 pm PST Logan Jaeren, STEAM4SPACE Founder Zoom link: https://nwessp.org/january-22-artemis-roads-iii-nasa-expert-talk-logan-jaeren/ Logan Jaeren, founder of STEAM4SPACE, will share the origin stories of mission patches used to represent human spaceflight and space exploration. Unpublished stories from astronauts and space emblem artists will reveal the hidden meaning of patch designs that will forever change your perspective of emblems and inspire you to create an emblem that represents you and your mission to space. NESSP is partnering with STEAM4SPACE! All Artemis ROADS III Mission Advisors who request supplies can receive a special packet of STEAM4SPACE Mission Patches (while supplies last). STEAM4SPACE is a non-profit endeavor to spark curiosity, light the flame of knowledge and inspire the launch of new possibilities for you and your students using mission patches. Creating an unforgettable learning experience is an educator’s superpower, and sharing the story of a mission patch may be that moment that instills a love for space and forever changing the learning trajectory of a student. Connecting the story of a mission patch to STEAM starts with holding a patch, allowing the light to reflect off the embroidery thread while exploring the artistry of its design. The tactile and visual experience along with the story of its design sparks curiosity. Exploring the meaning of elements in the design leads to discovering STEM topics related to the mission. Connecting students to STEAM using mission patches and storytelling can lead to an unforgettable learning experience. Boosting educators and students into a higher orbit and toward new horizons is the goal of STEAM4SPACE. Learn about Artemis with Loteria! Loteria (pronounced loh-teh-REE-ah) is a traditional Mexican game that is similar to Bingo but uses symbols instead of just numbers. The game has been played for centuries in Mexico and has become a cultural staple in many Latin American countries. It’s often played during family gatherings and celebrations. NESSP partner, Richard Parra with University of Washington Riverways, has developed a Loteria game based on the ARTEMIS ROADS III National Student Challenge and NASA History. All Artemis ROADS III Mission Advisors who request supplies can receive a printed Loteria Game when they sign up their teams (while supplies last). Clock is Ticking – ROADS Educator registration closing January 25, 2025 Educators who want to be the Mission Advisor for an Artemis ROADS III Challenge team must first register as a ROADS Educator by January 25, 2025. Once the registration is complete, Mission Advisors can sign up Challenge teams and request supplies on their ROADS Educator profile. No prior experience required. We provide support and assistance every step of the way! What is the ROADS Educator Account Page? Artemis ROADS III Team Supplies Supplies are available for teams in rural, underserved and underrepresented communities. Loteria Game*1 per Mission Advisor* while supplies lastSTEAM4Space Mission Patches*Water Quality Pen TesterDigital ScaleEstes Altitude TrackerWater Bottle Rocket LauncherGrow lightMax support for 3 teams. Each team must have 6 team membersClamp lampLEGO Spike Bot How to Return Unused Supplies Please return supplies to us if you will not be participating in this year’s Artemis ROADS III National Student Challenge. You can request a supply return label by completing the Supply Return form (nwessp.org/supply-return). You will need the approximate dimensions (length, width and height) and weight of the box. A return authorization FedEx label will be emailed to you in 1 to 2 business days. Call FedEx at 1.800.GoFedEx or 1 (800) 463 – 3339 to schedule the pickup of a prepaid label or take it to a FedEx shipping center. We’ll send you an email acknowledging the return of the equipment when we receive it. Looking ahead: Challenge Checkpoint 1 due Feb 12, 2025 Upload your student crew info, Mission Patch (MO-2), and signed Risk and Release forms to receive a social media shout-out from NESSP, plus stickers, a team certificate, and a NASA calendar (while supplies last). Additional details are available on page 6 of the Artemis ROADS III National Student Challenge Manual (nwessp.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Artemis-ROADS-III-Manual-V2-Dec-2024.pdf). The Checkpoint 1 submission is required for all Artemis ROADS III teams. Checkpoint 1 submissions will be accepted January 30 – February 12, 2025 via the Artemis ROADS Educator account page (nwessp.org/roads-educator-account-page). Student crew information includes: NESSP is funded by the NASA Science Mission Directorate, NASA award NNX16AB86A. Participant information is required for grant compliance and is made available to Horizon Research, Inc., our grant evaluators, for aggregation and reporting purposes.
August 1, 2024 – Registration Open for Artemis ROADS III Professional Development
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Hello Educators! We are excited to announce that registration is now open for Artemis ROADS III Online Professional Development! Who is this for? Northwest Earth and Space Science Pathways (NESSP) ROADS Professional Development is designed for formal and informal educators interested in learning about hands-on, standards-aligned, NASA-inspired lessons and activities. In particular, we will train educators on the use of the ROADS Companion Course, developed to support NESSP’s annual ROADS National Challenge. Next year’s challenge will focus on the Artemis III mission. To learn more about past challenges and companion course lessons, please visit https://nwessp.org/programs/student-challenges/. Newbies and experienced ROADS educators are welcome! What is the structure, time commitment, and support? We have designed this PD to be flexible! Artemis ROADS II Professional Development will consist of three 2-hour live sessions. The times for each session are listed in the table below. Participants can select times that work best for them but must complete Sessions 1, 2, and 3 in order. The PD also includes virtual asynchronous work through a Canvas course that must be completed before, in between, and after each session. Educators who complete all aspects of the course will earn an estimated 15 clock hours. Stipends and supplies are available. All times are Pacific Standard Time! How do I register? Register at: https://nwessp.org/professional-development-registration/ After you register, you will receive an email with a link to the Canvas course, which will launch on August 9th, 2024. We will share all the Zoom links Live Sessions above exclusively through the Canvas course, so please sign in as soon as you receive your invitation. We encourage you to share this information with your colleagues and peers who might also be interested! We have attached a flier to distribute. For any questions or assistance with the registration process, please feel free to reach out to info@nwessp.org.