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Artemis ROADS III Team Showcase

Check out where our ROADS teams are located!


ROADS Teams are working hard to complete their mission objectives. Check out their Mission Patches on the NESSP Instagram feed:

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Happy birthday to this former NASA astronaut! Ric Happy birthday to this former NASA astronaut!

Richard Gordon was selected to be an astronaut by NASA in October 1963 as a part of the third group of astronauts. He served as a backup pilot for Gemini 8 flight.

to learn more about his astronaut use the link below:
https://www.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/gordon_richard_0.pdf?emrc=3de1fe
Montana Educators — Ready for Liftoff? Space is Montana Educators — Ready for Liftoff?

Space is limited.  Apply by Oct. 2!

Learn more and register: montanalearning.org/nasa-challenge-educator-training
Don’t miss your chance to explore the universe w Don’t miss your chance to explore the universe with your students — for free! 🔭

Montana Learning Center and Montana State University are offering an exciting opportunity for high school science teachers: learn to use a research-grade robotic telescope and create authentic astronomical research projects for your students.

Course dates: Oct. 6 – Nov. 23, 2025
Credits: 30 OPI renewal units
Cost: Free, NASA-funded training

Apply by Sept. 30: montanalearning.org
Happy birthday to this NASA astronaut! Kayla Jane Happy birthday to this NASA astronaut!

Kayla Jane Barron was selected by NASA to join the 2017 Astronaut Candidate Class. She served as a member of the NASA SpaceX Crew-3 mission to the international Space Station, which launched on November 10, 2021.

to learn more about this astronaut use the following link:
https://www.nasa.gov/people/kayla-barron/
Are you looking for a way to get in the spooky Hal Are you looking for a way to get in the spooky Halloween spirit? 🌕🎃

Check out NASA's Galaxy of Horror posters and interactive activities! 

Act now and use the link below for more information and to download your favorite spooky 🦇poster: https://science.nasa.gov/exoplanets/immersive/galaxy-of-horrors/
Sign up today for ROADS from Earth to Venus PD! Li Sign up today for ROADS from Earth to Venus PD! Live Sessions starting soon!

Join us on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 from 4:30 - 6:30 pm Pacific for your first 2025 live session! 

This Professional Development is designed to be flexible! It includes three 2-hour live sessions (see the schedule linked above). Participants may choose from multiple session options but must complete Sessions 1, 2, and 3 in order.

To sign up and learn more click the link below:
https://nwessp.org/professional-development-registration/
Sign up today for ROADS from Earth to Venus PD! Li Sign up today for ROADS from Earth to Venus PD! Live Sessions starting soon!

Join us on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 from 4:30 - 6:30 pm Pacific for your first 2025 live session! 

This Professional Development is designed to be flexible! It includes three 2-hour live sessions (see the schedule linked above). Participants may choose from multiple session options but must complete Sessions 1, 2, and 3 in order.

To sign up and learn more click the link below:
https://nwessp.org/professional-development-registration/
Are you looking for a way to get in the spooky Hal Are you looking for a way to get in the spooky Halloween spirit? 🌕🎃

Check out NASA's Galaxy of Horror posters and interactive activities! 

Act now and use the link below for more information and to download your favorite spooky 🦇poster: https://ow.ly/LhWp50WUglL
Sign up today for ROADS from Earth to Venus PD! Li Sign up today for ROADS from Earth to Venus PD! Live Sessions starting soon!

Join us on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 from 4:30 - 6:30 pm Pacific for your first 2025 live session! 

This Professional Development is designed to be flexible! It includes three 2-hour live sessions (see the schedule linked above). Participants may choose from multiple session options but must complete Sessions 1, 2, and 3 in order.

To sign up and learn more click the link below:
https://nwessp.org/professional-development-registration/
Happy Birthday to this Former NASA astronaut! S. Happy Birthday to this Former NASA astronaut!

S. David Griggs was employed by NASA from July 1970- June 1989. He unfortunately passed away in the crash of a vintage World War II airplane. During his time at NASA he was involved in many space shuttle engineering capacities. During one of his flights he conducted the first unscheduled extravehicular activity (space walk) of the space program.

To Learn more about this astronaut use the link below:
https://www.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/griggs_s_david.pdf
Sign up today for ROADS from Earth to Venus PD! Li Sign up today for ROADS from Earth to Venus PD! Live Sessions starting soon!

Join us on Saturday, August 9, 2025 from 9 - 11 am Pacific for your first 2025 live session! 

This Professional Development is designed to be flexible! It includes three 2-hour live sessions (see the schedule linked above). Participants may choose from multiple session options but must complete Sessions 1, 2, and 3 in order.

To sign up and learn more click the link below:
https://nwessp.org/professional-development-registration/
Sign up today for ROADS from Earth to Venus PD! Li Sign up today for ROADS from Earth to Venus PD! Live Sessions starting soon!

This Professional Development is designed to be flexible! It includes three 2-hour live sessions (see the schedule linked above). Participants may choose from multiple session options but must complete Sessions 1, 2, and 3 in order.

To sign up and learn more click the link below:
https://nwessp.org/professional-development-registration/
Happy birthday to this former NASA astronaut! Gre Happy birthday to this former NASA astronaut!

Gregory Johnson was selected as a NASA astronaut in 1998. Johnson was the class leader for the 17th group of astronauts.

to learn more about this astronaut use the link below:
https://www.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/johnson-gc.pdf
Sign up today for ROADS from Earth to Venus PD! Li Sign up today for ROADS from Earth to Venus PD! Live Sessions starting soon!

This Professional Development is designed to be flexible! It includes three 2-hour live sessions (see the schedule linked above). Participants may choose from multiple session options but must complete Sessions 1, 2, and 3 in order.

To sign up and learn more click the link below:
https://nwessp.org/professional-development-registration/
NDiSTEM is the largest multidisciplinary and multi NDiSTEM is the largest multidisciplinary and multicultural STEM conference in the country. 

Over the course of the event, college-level through professional attendees are immersed in cutting-edge STEM research, professional development sessions, motivational keynote speakers, multicultural celebrations and traditions and more.

To learn more about this amazing opportunity use the link below:
https://www.sacnas.org/conference
Sign up today for ROADS from Earth to Venus PD! Li Sign up today for ROADS from Earth to Venus PD! Live Sessions starting soon!

This Professional Development is designed to be flexible! It includes three 2-hour live sessions (see the schedule linked above). Participants may choose from multiple session options but must complete Sessions 1, 2, and 3 in order.

To sign up and learn more click the link below:
https://nwessp.org/professional-development-registration/
US Educators! Sign up today for ROADS from Earth US Educators!  Sign up today for ROADS from Earth to Venus PD! Live Sessions starting soon! 

This Professional Development is designed to be flexible! It includes three 2-hour live sessions (see the schedule linked above). Participants may choose from multiple session options but must complete Sessions 1, 2, and 3 in order.

To sign up and learn more click the link below:
https://nwessp.org/professional-development-registration/
Sign up today for ROADS from Earth to Venus PD! Li Sign up today for ROADS from Earth to Venus PD! Live Sessions starting soon!

This Professional Development is designed to be flexible! It includes three 2-hour live sessions (see the schedule linked above). Participants may choose from multiple session options but must complete Sessions 1, 2, and 3 in order.

To sign up and learn more click the link below:
https://nwessp.org/professional-development-registration/
Happy birthday to this former NASA astronaut! Ste Happy birthday to this former NASA astronaut!

Stephen S. Oswald was selected as an astronaut in June 1985 after working for a year as an aerospace engineer and instructor pilot.

to learn more about this astronaut use this link below:
https://www.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/oswald_stephen.pdf
Looking for engaging, student-centered STEM materi Looking for engaging, student-centered STEM materials?

In this professional development series for informal and formal educators, you will be prepared to adapt and deliver this Earth to Venus experience to your students. We will also explore the ROADS archive to help you meet your specific needs.

Join and learn more today at:
https://nwessp.org/professional-development-registration/
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Northwest Earth and Space Sciences Pathways is funded by the NASA Science Mission Directorate, NASA award NNX16AB86A.

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