On July 20, 1969, the Apollo 11 mission landed the first two people on the surface of the moon. NASA astronaut Neil Armstrong took the first steps and famously proclaimed: “One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” This July will mark the 50th anniversary of that landmark event. The University of Washington’s Northwest Earth and Space […]
As part of a unique NASA weeklong science education training for teachers and educators, the Northwest Earth and Space Sciences Pipeline (NESSP) will co-host the NASA Fiesta de la Ciencia y la Tecnología (Science and Technology Festival) at El Centro de la Raza in Seattle on Monday, July 9, 2018. This family friendly event is […]
As part of a special weeklong NASA science education training program for teachers and educators, the Northwest Earth and Space Sciences Pipeline (NESSP) will co-host the NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) Inter-Tribal Pow Wow at Central Washington University on Wednesday, June 27, starting at 5 p.m. The Pow Wow is a family friendly event […]
The Red-Tailed Hawk Flying Club is looking for students entering grades 6-12 for a one day exposure to the world of aviation. Students will meet aviators and engineers, learn some aviation history, engage in aerospace related STEM activity and fly with the Red-Tailed Hawks. Aviation Day Camp will be held July 28, 8:30 AM – […]
A Math and Science Intensive Overnight Academy Students will plan, build and pre-launch a high altitude balloon. Participants will learn about flight, sensors, payloads, and ballooning through hands-on activities. Who: Students 15-16 years old When: July 29th – August 3rd, 2018 Where: Central Washington University Cost: FREE Applications requested by May 25, 2018 For more […]
Two weeks of flying! The Red-Tailed Hawks FLY program is geared toward providing underrepresented groups the opportunity to learn about flight and aviation science. For 2018, the program is being run from July 14 through the 28th. Applications for the program are due May 15th, and cadet selections will be made by June 1st. Early […]
Free Summer Science Classes Everett Community College is offering free summer science classes for qualifying high school seniors through a NASA-funded grant program. Students enrolled in this program receive: • Full tuition, fees, and books for summer quarter 2018 • Financial aid coaching • Personalized advising • Career exploration field trips • 12-14 college credits […]
Applications for NESSP’s 2018 STEM educator summits are still open. The first summit — Expanding NASA Opportunities for Native American and Alaska Native Learners — will be held June 25-29, 2018 in Ellensburg, WA. The second summit — Expanding NASA Opportunities for Underserved Communities Summit — will be held July 10-14, 2018 in Seattle, WA. […]
Come dance with us at the BPA Legacy Gala on Saturday, August 19th, 6-11 pm, at the Future of Flight Aviation Center, Paine Field (PAE). For the first time, the National Meeting of Black Pilots of America is coming to Washington and we are celebrating this historic event with dining and dancing. See the flyer […]
Applications are now open for the Red-Tailed Hawk Day camp. The camp is free for students in 6th – 12th grade. Camp begins July 22nd and the application period closes June 17th. See the RTH Aviation Day Camp 2017 Flyer for contact info and application details.
