Teens in STEAM Spotlight

WANTED: STEAM Ready is looking for Teens in STEAM across the nation to share their story and inspire youth, showcasing the accomplishments of the young generation! Who can apply? Teens ages 13-19 may apply! We are looking for teens who are passionate about the STEAM fields.

Imposter Syndrome

Do you ever feel like you are not “good enough” to be on a team despite your abilities and qualifications? Or do you ever feel like people will judge you if they find you to be a “fake?” If you experience these feelings, then you may be experiencing imposter syndrome. What is imposter syndrome? Imposter …

What is Citizen Science?

Citizen science engages ordinary people of any age who volunteer their time to participate in scientific projects, conduct experiments, and collect data in order to solve real-world problems and questions. Typically citizen science works as a collaboration between professional scientists and the public, and it helps contribute to a multitude of discoveries around the world. …

Should Humans Settle Venus?: An Essay

For thousands of years, exploring distant worlds full of wonders unlike those ever seen have been the dreams of philosophers, adventurers, story-tellers, and artists alike. Here in the 21st century, society is presented with an entire universe of countless worlds to explore, each with their own unique marvels and characteristics. In our own Solar System, …

Human Factors Risk Assessment for Space Travel

Risk management techniques are used throughout everyday life. Individuals prevent injury and harm by performing different actions such as wearing their seatbelts, supervising their children, and washing their hands. Simple precautions often prevent disastrous outcomes. These same practices may be applied to larger situations in the space exploration industry where many more risks, complex equipment, …

Cosmic Clocks

For decades, space exploration has captured the interests of individuals all over the globe. The pursuit to explore and understand the vast expanse of the cosmos has led to the advancement of many technologies and breakthroughs in scientific knowledge that have enhanced society’s desire to explore even further. Humanity’s interest in space has brought people …