Students get an inside look into the exciting careers and inspiring personal journeys of diverse STEM role models through a lively Q&A session with a fellow STEM professional. The 20-minute max episodes will premiere throughout the school year and will be available on-demand to fit into your schedule.
Sign UpJoin the Hip Hop M.D. Maynard Okereke for a conversation with Eythan Jenkins. He’s a software engineer at Northrop Grumman who contributed to the groundbreaking Manta Ray project — a first-of-its-kind autonomous underwater vehicle. Northrop Grumman developed and tested the Manta Ray prototype as part of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) program, pushing the boundaries of underwater technology and innovation.
Get to know exciting and in-demand STEM jobs in engineering, manufacturing, robotics and more that are critical for our national security.
Kick off the new school year with videos that will inspire your students on a variety of STEM topics ranging from space travel to neuroscience, exploration to healthcare, and everything in between!
Celebrate the power of innovation and exploration during National Aerospace Week, observed each September. This special week honors the achievements that push the boundaries of flight and space, from cutting-edge aviation technologies to bold missions beyond Earth.
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X-STEM All Access episodes come with free NGSS-aligned lesson plans designed for middle and high school classrooms. Each lesson includes an optional SEL component, links to a compatible X-STEM All Access episode featuring an inspiring STEM role model, and many lessons include a career connection component to help students see the real-world applications of STEM fields. Browse our library of lesson plans created by educators for educators!
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Students explore nondestructive testing techniques and use to analyze case studies.
Students investigate how space-based manufacturing in microgravity improves material quality.
Students explore manta ray-inspired AUV design, research, and present their findings...
Students explore material properties connected to their performance in extreme settings.
Students explore how structure impacts material properties through data analysis and...
Students explore optics to infer how light behavior drives technological advances
In this hands-on lesson, students will explore various machine tools—such as...
 Students will explore energy transfer in circuits using hands on and...
