KBLOG 84: Some Good Parent/Teacher/Student Starter Stuff

Written By Richard Kurtz

🚀 Webinar – Beyond STEM: Internships at NASA

  • Registration Deadline: Wednesday, Aug. 13

  • Event Date: Thursday, Aug. 14, at 1 p.m. EDT

  • Contact: nasa-internships@mail.nasa.gov

NASA is hosting a special webinar on how internships open doors for students—beyond just science and engineering. Learn how to get involved, what opportunities are available, and how NASA mentors help shape future careers.

🌍 NASA’s Summer of Planetary Science

Whether you’re a student, parent, educator, or lifelong space enthusiast, this program is your launch pad to explore the wonders of planetary science. All you need is curiosity—NASA provides the rest.

🔭 National Science Foundation – Astronomy & Space Educational Resources

A treasure trove of lessons, interactive activities, and web-based tools for teachers, students, and families who want to explore the cosmos.

📊 Dataspire – Teaching Data Through Real-World Science

Empowering educators with resources to teach data analysis skills using real-world datasets. Includes professional development workshops and ready-to-use online materials. Highly recommended!

Richard Kurtz

Richard Kurtz is an award-winning science educator, teaching in New York for almost 40 years. Richard has had extensive experience working with teachers and students in developing hands-on science activities in biology, science research and inventing both in person and virtually. He is currently a semi-retired educational consultant who is passionate about helping teachers and parents learn and apply strategies to help their students unlock their potential as innovators.

https://www.k12stemspace.com
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