{"id":641420,"date":"2024-04-05T10:53:21","date_gmt":"2024-04-05T14:53:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/?p=641420"},"modified":"2024-04-08T07:36:12","modified_gmt":"2024-04-08T11:36:12","slug":"lagniappe-for-april-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/centers-and-facilities\/stennis\/lagniappe-for-april-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Lagniappe for April 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"\" class=\"hds-article-hero-header nasa-gb-align-full bg-carbon-90 width-full maxw-full color-mode-dark hds-module hds-module-full wp-block-nasa-blocks-article-hero-header\">\t\t<div class=\"hds-cover-wrapper width-full maxw-full minh-tablet grid-container minh-tablet flex-column padding-0\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"hds-foreground-wrapper display-flex flex-direction-column\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"grid-container grid-container-block margin-top-auto width-full maxw-desktop-lg padding-y-9 padding-x-3 desktop:padding-x-3 z-400\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"z-400 grid-col-12 tablet:grid-col-12 desktop:grid-col-7 z-400\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"margin-0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"label color-spacesuit-white margin-bottom-2\">7 Min Read<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"heading-41 line-height-md color-spacesuit-white-important\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLagniappe for April 2024\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"grid-col-12 tablet:grid-col-12 desktop:grid-col-5\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"skrim-overlay skrim-left mobile-skrim-top z-200\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"hds-media-background  \"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1025\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ssc-20240403-s00298h.jpg?w=1536\" class=\"attachment-1536x1536 size-1536x1536\" alt=\"a RS-25 hot fire is seen across the canal at NASA Stennis Test Complex; cover for April 2024 Lagniappe\" style=\"transform: scale(1.2); transform-origin: 50% 50%; object-position: 50% 50%; object-fit: cover;\" block_context=\"nasa-block\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ssc-20240403-s00298h.jpg 7360w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ssc-20240403-s00298h.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ssc-20240403-s00298h.jpg?resize=768,513 768w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ssc-20240403-s00298h.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ssc-20240403-s00298h.jpg?resize=1536,1025 1536w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ssc-20240403-s00298h.jpg?resize=2048,1367 2048w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ssc-20240403-s00298h.jpg?resize=400,267 400w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ssc-20240403-s00298h.jpg?resize=600,400 600w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ssc-20240403-s00298h.jpg?resize=900,601 900w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ssc-20240403-s00298h.jpg?resize=1200,801 1200w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ssc-20240403-s00298h.jpg?resize=2000,1335 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" loading=\"eager\" \/><\/figure>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"padding-y-3 padding-x-3\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"grid-container grid-container-block padding-x-0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"hds-caption maxw-mobile desktop:padding-x-3\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hds-caption-text p-sm margin-0 color-carbon-30\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div><figcaption>Explore the April 2024 issue, highlighted by NASA achieving a milestone for new Artemis Moon rocket engines, NASA and Stennis Leaders providing an annual update, and a reminder about the total solar eclipse on April 8.<\/figcaption><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n<p> <strong>Explore the April 2024 issue of Lagniappe featuring: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>NASA Achieves Milestone for Engines to Power Future Artemis Missions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NASA-Sponsored FIRST Robotics Competition Welcomes 37 Teams to Magnolia Regional<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NASA, Stennis Leaders Provide Annual Update<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gator Speaks<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"\" class=\"hds-media hds-module wp-block-image\"><div class=\"margin-left-auto margin-right-auto nasa-block-align-inline\"><div class=\"hds-media-wrapper margin-left-auto margin-right-auto\"><figure class=\"hds-media-inner hds-cover-wrapper hds-media-ratio-fit \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/eclipse-gator-2024.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/eclipse-gator-2024.png?w=2000\" class=\"attachment-2048x2048 size-2048x2048\" alt=\"Gator experiencing a solar eclipse; the illustrated character is wearing a white hard hat and glasses\" style=\"transform: scale(1); transform-origin: 50% 50%; object-position: 50% 50%; object-fit: cover;\" block_context=\"nasa-block\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/eclipse-gator-2024.png 2000w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/eclipse-gator-2024.png?resize=300,180 300w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/eclipse-gator-2024.png?resize=768,461 768w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/eclipse-gator-2024.png?resize=1024,614 1024w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/eclipse-gator-2024.png?resize=1536,922 1536w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/eclipse-gator-2024.png?resize=400,240 400w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/eclipse-gator-2024.png?resize=600,360 600w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/eclipse-gator-2024.png?resize=900,540 900w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/eclipse-gator-2024.png?resize=1200,720 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><figcaption class=\"hds-caption padding-y-2\"><div class=\"hds-caption-text p-sm margin-0\">Gator Speaks<\/div><div class=\"hds-credits\">NASA\/Stennis<\/div><\/figcaption><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Picture this. The year is 2044. It is 20 years into the future, and you think to yourself, \u201cLife is all about moments. Sometimes we recognize the moment at hand, and at other times, it passes us by before we notice. I wish I paid attention when NASA told me about the last total solar eclipse in 2024, since it has been such a long time since one was visible across the United States.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, you snap out of the daydream of the future, return to the present moment, and realize, \u201cWait! There\u2019s still time to view the total solar eclipse in 2024.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The regret you were feeling from missing out on the total solar eclipse in 2024 fades. Indeed, the moment has not passed you by\u2026 yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The total solar eclipse coming on Monday, April 8, 2024, will in fact be the last total solar eclipse visible from the contiguous United States until 2044. If you are like Gator, you may have to brush up on what the word contiguous means, which describes the adjoining U.S. states and the District of Columbia that make up the United States of America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a long time until 2044, so I invite all to step outside on April 8 and safely give this year\u2019s eclipse a look. A total solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, completely blocking the face of the Sun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on your location, you may be in a spot where the Moon\u2019s shadow completely covers the Sun, known as the path of totality. The sky will become dark, as if it were dawn or dusk. Weather permitting, people along the path of totality will see the Sun\u2019s corona, or outer atmosphere, which is usually obscured by the bright face of the Sun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter where you are on April 8, NASA has you covered with this Solar Eclipse Guide: <a href=\"https:\/\/science.nasa.gov\/feature\/solar-eclipse-guide\/\" rel=\"noopener\">What to Expect: A Solar Eclipse Guide (nasa.gov)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It will help you learn more about when the eclipse will occur, where you can go to watch the eclipse, and how you will watch the eclipse safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every day, NASA explores the secrets of the universe for the benefit of all. On April 8, I invite you to join NASA wherever you might be and explore the views of the total solar eclipse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitinfinity.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">INFINITY Science Center<\/a>, the official visitor center of NASA Stennis, will be open on Monday, April 8, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at regular admission rates. All are invited for a day of solar science.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In Case You Missed It<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>NASA Stennis welcomed two special guests March 6 when NASA astronauts <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/humans-in-space\/astronauts\/g-reid-wiseman\/\">Reid Wiseman<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/people\/christina-koch\/\">Christina Koch<\/a> visited south Mississippi to view an RS-25 hot fire test. Along with NASA astronaut <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/humans-in-space\/astronauts\/victor-j-glover\/\">Victor Glover<\/a> and Canadian Space Agency astronaut <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asc-csa.gc.ca\/eng\/astronauts\/canadian\/active\/bio-jeremy-hansen.asp\" rel=\"noopener\">Jeremy Hansen<\/a>, Wiseman and Koch were named to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/mission\/artemis-ii\/\">Artemis II<\/a> crew on April 3, 2023. The four astronauts will be the crew that ventures around the Moon on Artemis II as the first crewed mission on NASA\u2019s path to establishing a long-term presence at the Moon for science and exploration through Artemis.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"\" class=\"nasa-gb-align-center nasa-button-link padding-y-1 padding-x-0 hds-module wp-block-nasa-blocks-related-link\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=6cQHw3-Yct4\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"button-primary button-primary-md link-external-true\" aria-label=\"View their reaction and hear comments from the Artemis II astronauts following the March 6 hot fire\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t<span class=\"line-height-alt-1\">View their reaction and hear comments from the Artemis II astronauts following the March 6 hot fire<\/span>\n\t\t<svg viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><circle class=\"button-primary-circle\" cx=\"16\" cy=\"16\" r=\"16\"><\/circle><path d=\"M8 16.956h12.604l-3.844 4.106 1.252 1.338L24 16l-5.988-6.4-1.252 1.338 3.844 4.106H8v1.912z\" class=\"color-spacesuit-white\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t<\/a>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Gator<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Gator has served as the official mascot of NASA\u2019s Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, dating back to the site\u2019s early construction years. The character has since been featured on NASA Stennis site certificates and awards. Gator also provides a source of encouragement for all things NASA in Lagniappe, the official monthly newsletter of NASA Stennis. To subscribe to the monthly newsletter, simply send your name, location, and email address to the <a href=\"mailto:ssc-office-of-communications@mail.nasa.gov\">NASA Stennis Office of Communications<\/a>. Together, we are going back to the Moon \u2013 and beyond!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NASA Stennis Top News<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NASA Achieves Milestone for Engines to Power Future Artemis Missions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>NASA achieved a major milestone April 3 for production of new RS-25 engines to help power its Artemis campaign to the Moon and beyond with completion of a critical engine certification test series at NASA\u2019s Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"\" class=\"nasa-gb-align-center nasa-button-link padding-y-1 padding-x-0 hds-module wp-block-nasa-blocks-related-link\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/centers-and-facilities\/stennis\/nasa-achieves-milestone-for-engines-to-power-future-artemis-missions\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"button-primary button-primary-md link-external-true\" aria-label=\"Read More About the Final Test in the Certification Test Series\">\n\t\t<span class=\"line-height-alt-1\">Read More About the Final Test in the Certification Test Series<\/span>\n\t\t<svg viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><circle class=\"button-primary-circle\" cx=\"16\" cy=\"16\" r=\"16\"><\/circle><path d=\"M8 16.956h12.604l-3.844 4.106 1.252 1.338L24 16l-5.988-6.4-1.252 1.338 3.844 4.106H8v1.912z\" class=\"color-spacesuit-white\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t<\/a>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Artemis Generation Students Inspired During NASA STEM Event<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The questions kept coming, exceeding the allotted time, as students at NASA\u2019s Next Gen STEM event in late February explored the importance of computer science for future agency missions.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"\" class=\"nasa-gb-align-center nasa-button-link padding-y-1 padding-x-0 hds-module wp-block-nasa-blocks-related-link\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/image-article\/artemis-generation-students-inspired-during-nasa-stem-event\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"button-primary button-primary-md link-external-true\" aria-label=\"Read More About the Happenings at the STEM Event\">\n\t\t<span class=\"line-height-alt-1\">Read More About the Happenings at the STEM Event<\/span>\n\t\t<svg viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><circle class=\"button-primary-circle\" cx=\"16\" cy=\"16\" r=\"16\"><\/circle><path d=\"M8 16.956h12.604l-3.844 4.106 1.252 1.338L24 16l-5.988-6.4-1.252 1.338 3.844 4.106H8v1.912z\" class=\"color-spacesuit-white\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t<\/a>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Center Activities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>NASA, Stennis Leaders Provide Annual Update<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>NASA Stennis Acting Director John Bailey delivered the annual State of NASA Stennis address to over 100 business and industry leaders from Mississippi and Louisiana during the 12th annual NASA Stennis Space Center Director\u2019s Community Briefing on March 20 at the Slidell Municipal Auditorium in Slidell, Louisiana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bailey discussed ongoing activities at the center and the outlook for NASA Stennis\u2019 mission objectives, including propulsion testing, autonomous systems, range operations, and growth of the federal city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A new NASA Stennis overview <a href=\"https:\/\/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DMXGiWe1HbJw&data=05%7C02%7Clatoya.d.dean%40nasa.gov%7C4483ea68aa5a4b3375bc08dc4f612e9d%7C7005d45845be48ae8140d43da96dd17b%7C0%7C0%7C638472526106604616%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=PkY53llnWtEwUMWc31SFc7w5NXDTvVej0938NJQxHZ8%3D&reserved=0\" rel=\"noopener\">video<\/a>, narrated by NASA Stennis employee Barry Robinson and featuring the diverse and highly skilled NASA Stennis workforce, premiered at the briefing with community leaders to an enthusiastic response.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI really love that video,\u201d Bailey said to the audience. \u201cWe just produced that, and it really gives you an idea of who we are. Really, the thing I like the most is when all of our employees get up there and I see how excited they are because they are our most valuable resource we have. We could not do what we do without our employees, and we have some of the best in the world doing what we do for NASA.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Participating speakers and organizations included: Hansel Gill, acting director of NASA\u2019s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans; Jennifer Hailes, deputy technical director of Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command; Steve Heller, founder, CEO, and CTO of Evolution Space. Mark Glorioso, chairman of Partners for Stennis & Michoud, served as emcee for the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>NASA-Sponsored FIRST Robotics Competition Welcomes 37 Teams to Magnolia Regional<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Thirty-seven high school teams from eight states and one from Mexico competed during the second annual FIRST Robotics Magnolia Regional Competition in Laurel, Mississippi, on March 15. The FIRST (For the Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics event is described as the ultimate sport of the mind as teams concentrate and share in the excitement of success. NASA\u2019s Stennis Space Center joined with NASA\u2019s Robotics Alliance Project and co-sponsor Mississippi Power to bring to life all aspects of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in the Magnolia state through the regional event.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"\" class=\"hds-image-carousel grid-container grid-container-block padding-top-8 padding-bottom-8 hds-module hds-module-full wp-block-nasa-blocks-image-carousel\">\t\t<div class=\"hds-carousel-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"image-carousel-slider margin-0\" id=\"image-carousel-slider\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"display-block width-full\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"margin-0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hds-cover-wrapper hds-image-carousel-slide margin-bottom-2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hds-media-wrapper margin-left-auto margin-right-auto\"><figure class=\"hds-media-inner hds-cover-wrapper hds-media-ratio-cover \"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-1.jpg?w=1024\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"a team escorts their robot to the competition floor\" style=\"transform: scale(1); transform-origin: 50% 50%; object-position: 50% 50%; object-fit: cover;\" block_context=\"nasa-block\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-1.jpg 3300w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-1.jpg?resize=300,198 300w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-1.jpg?resize=768,506 768w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-1.jpg?resize=1024,675 1024w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-1.jpg?resize=1536,1013 1536w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-1.jpg?resize=2048,1350 2048w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-1.jpg?resize=400,264 400w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-1.jpg?resize=600,396 600w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-1.jpg?resize=900,593 900w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-1.jpg?resize=1200,791 1200w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-1.jpg?resize=2000,1319 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><figcaption class=\"hds-caption padding-y-2\"><div class=\"hds-caption-text p-sm margin-0\">Metal Mages, a team from New Orleans, prepares for competition during the second annual FIRST (For the Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Magnolia Regional Competition in Laurel, Mississippi, on March 15.<\/div><div class=\"hds-credits\">NASA\/Bo Black<\/div><\/figcaption><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"display-block width-full\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"margin-0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hds-cover-wrapper hds-image-carousel-slide margin-bottom-2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hds-media-wrapper margin-left-auto margin-right-auto\"><figure class=\"hds-media-inner hds-cover-wrapper hds-media-ratio-cover \"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-2.jpg?w=1024\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"A judge, Michele Beisler, interacts with a team from Boutte, Louisiana\" style=\"transform: scale(1.02); transform-origin: 50% 50%; object-position: 50% 50%; object-fit: cover;\" block_context=\"nasa-block\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-2.jpg 3300w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-2.jpg?resize=300,187 300w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-2.jpg?resize=768,478 768w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-2.jpg?resize=1024,638 1024w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-2.jpg?resize=1536,957 1536w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-2.jpg?resize=2048,1276 2048w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-2.jpg?resize=400,249 400w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-2.jpg?resize=600,374 600w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-2.jpg?resize=900,561 900w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-2.jpg?resize=1200,748 1200w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-2.jpg?resize=2000,1246 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><figcaption class=\"hds-caption padding-y-2\"><div class=\"hds-caption-text p-sm margin-0\">Michele Beisler, deputy program manager of the NASA Stennis Rocket Propulsion Test Program Office, talks to the Tigerbots team from Boutte, Louisiana, while serving as judge during the second annual FIRST (For the Inspiration and Recognition of Science and\nTechnology) Robotics Magnolia Regional Competition in Laurel, Mississippi, on March 15.<\/div><div class=\"hds-credits\">NASA\/Bo Black<\/div><\/figcaption><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"display-block width-full\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"margin-0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hds-cover-wrapper hds-image-carousel-slide margin-bottom-2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hds-media-wrapper margin-left-auto margin-right-auto\"><figure class=\"hds-media-inner hds-cover-wrapper hds-media-ratio-cover \"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-3.jpg?w=768\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Kelly Martin-Rivers, deputy director of NASA\u2019s Southeast Regional Office of STEM Engagement, interviews with WDAM.\" style=\"transform: scale(1); transform-origin: 50% 50%; object-position: 50% 50%; object-fit: cover;\" block_context=\"nasa-block\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-3.jpg 3150w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-3.jpg?resize=225,300 225w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-3.jpg?resize=768,1024 768w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-3.jpg?resize=1152,1536 1152w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-3.jpg?resize=1536,2048 1536w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-3.jpg?resize=300,400 300w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-3.jpg?resize=450,600 450w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-3.jpg?resize=675,900 675w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-3.jpg?resize=900,1200 900w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-3.jpg?resize=1500,2000 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><figcaption class=\"hds-caption padding-y-2\"><div class=\"hds-caption-text p-sm margin-0\">Kelly Martin-Rivers, deputy director of NASA\u2019s Southeast Regional Office of STEM Engagement, is interviewed by WDAM reporter Keaundria Milloy during the second annual FIRST (For the Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Magnolia Regional\nCompetition in Laurel, Mississippi, on March 15.<\/div><div class=\"hds-credits\">NASA\/Bo Black<\/div><\/figcaption><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"display-block width-full\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"margin-0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hds-cover-wrapper hds-image-carousel-slide margin-bottom-2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hds-media-wrapper margin-left-auto margin-right-auto\"><figure class=\"hds-media-inner hds-cover-wrapper hds-media-ratio-cover \"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"746\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-4.jpg?w=1024\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Team chats with mentor\" style=\"transform: scale(1); transform-origin: 50% 50%; object-position: 50% 50%; object-fit: cover;\" block_context=\"nasa-block\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-4.jpg 3300w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-4.jpg?resize=300,219 300w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-4.jpg?resize=768,560 768w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-4.jpg?resize=1024,746 1024w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-4.jpg?resize=1536,1119 1536w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-4.jpg?resize=2048,1493 2048w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-4.jpg?resize=400,292 400w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-4.jpg?resize=600,437 600w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-4.jpg?resize=900,656 900w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-4.jpg?resize=1200,875 1200w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-4.jpg?resize=2000,1458 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><figcaption class=\"hds-caption padding-y-2\"><div class=\"hds-caption-text p-sm margin-0\">Joe Schuyler, director of the NASA Stennis Engineering and Test Directorate,\n(right) is shown with members of Alpha Omega, a NASA Stennis House Team from Our Lady\nAcademy in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, during the second annual FIRST (For the Inspiration and\nRecognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Magnolia Regional Competition in Laurel,\nMississippi, on March 15. As a NASA Stennis House Team, Alpha Omega has an ongoing relationship\nwith NASA Stennis with Schuyler serving as the team mentor.<\/div><div class=\"hds-credits\">NASA\/Bo Black<\/div><\/figcaption><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"display-block width-full\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"margin-0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hds-cover-wrapper hds-image-carousel-slide margin-bottom-2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hds-media-wrapper margin-left-auto margin-right-auto\"><figure class=\"hds-media-inner hds-cover-wrapper hds-media-ratio-cover \"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-5.jpg?w=1024\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Team member tosses ring\" style=\"transform: scale(1); transform-origin: 50% 50%; object-position: 50% 50%; object-fit: cover;\" block_context=\"nasa-block\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-5.jpg 3300w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-5.jpg?resize=300,199 300w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-5.jpg?resize=768,511 768w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-5.jpg?resize=1024,681 1024w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-5.jpg?resize=1536,1021 1536w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-5.jpg?resize=2048,1362 2048w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-5.jpg?resize=400,266 400w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-5.jpg?resize=600,399 600w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-5.jpg?resize=900,598 900w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-5.jpg?resize=1200,798 1200w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-5.jpg?resize=2000,1330 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><figcaption class=\"hds-caption padding-y-2\"><div class=\"hds-caption-text p-sm margin-0\">A member of Denham Venom, a team from Denham Springs, Louisiana, competes during the second annual FIRST (For the Inspiration and Recognition of Science and\nTechnology) Robotics Magnolia Regional Competition in Laurel, Mississippi, on March 15.<\/div><div class=\"hds-credits\">NASA\/Bo Black<\/div><\/figcaption><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"display-block width-full\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"margin-0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hds-cover-wrapper hds-image-carousel-slide margin-bottom-2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hds-media-wrapper margin-left-auto margin-right-auto\"><figure class=\"hds-media-inner hds-cover-wrapper hds-media-ratio-cover \"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-6.jpg?w=1024\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Voodoo Voltage, a New Orleans robotics team, works on their robot\" style=\"transform: scale(1); transform-origin: 50% 50%; object-position: 50% 50%; object-fit: cover;\" block_context=\"nasa-block\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-6.jpg 3300w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-6.jpg?resize=300,199 300w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-6.jpg?resize=768,511 768w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-6.jpg?resize=1024,681 1024w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-6.jpg?resize=1536,1021 1536w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-6.jpg?resize=2048,1362 2048w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-6.jpg?resize=400,266 400w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-6.jpg?resize=600,399 600w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-6.jpg?resize=900,598 900w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-6.jpg?resize=1200,798 1200w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-6.jpg?resize=2000,1330 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><figcaption class=\"hds-caption padding-y-2\"><div class=\"hds-caption-text p-sm margin-0\">Members of Voodoo Voltage, a team from New Orleans, work on the team\u2019s machine in the machine shop area during the second annual FIRST (For the Inspiration and\nRecognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Magnolia Regional Competition in Laurel,\nMississippi, on March 15.<\/div><div class=\"hds-credits\">NASA\/Bo Black<\/div><\/figcaption><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"display-block width-full\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"margin-0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hds-cover-wrapper hds-image-carousel-slide margin-bottom-2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hds-media-wrapper margin-left-auto margin-right-auto\"><figure class=\"hds-media-inner hds-cover-wrapper hds-media-ratio-cover \"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-7.jpg?w=1024\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"a robotics team is being interviewed by competition judges\" style=\"transform: scale(1); transform-origin: 50% 50%; object-position: 50% 50%; object-fit: cover;\" block_context=\"nasa-block\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-7.jpg 3300w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-7.jpg?resize=300,199 300w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-7.jpg?resize=768,511 768w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-7.jpg?resize=1024,681 1024w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-7.jpg?resize=1536,1021 1536w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-7.jpg?resize=2048,1362 2048w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-7.jpg?resize=400,266 400w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-7.jpg?resize=600,399 600w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-7.jpg?resize=900,598 900w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-7.jpg?resize=1200,798 1200w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-7.jpg?resize=2000,1330 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><figcaption class=\"hds-caption padding-y-2\"><div class=\"hds-caption-text p-sm margin-0\">Rogue Robotics, a team from Farmington, Minnesota, is interviewed by judges during the second annual FIRST (For the Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Magnolia Regional Competition in Laurel, Mississippi, on March 15.<\/div><div class=\"hds-credits\">NASA\/Bo Black<\/div><\/figcaption><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"display-block width-full\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"margin-0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hds-cover-wrapper hds-image-carousel-slide margin-bottom-2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hds-media-wrapper margin-left-auto margin-right-auto\"><figure class=\"hds-media-inner hds-cover-wrapper hds-media-ratio-cover \"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-8.jpg?w=1024\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Teammates give each other congratulatory high-fives.\" style=\"transform: scale(1); transform-origin: 50% 50%; object-position: 50% 50%; object-fit: cover;\" block_context=\"nasa-block\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-8.jpg 3300w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-8.jpg?resize=300,199 300w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-8.jpg?resize=768,511 768w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-8.jpg?resize=1024,681 1024w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-8.jpg?resize=1536,1021 1536w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-8.jpg?resize=2048,1362 2048w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-8.jpg?resize=400,266 400w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-8.jpg?resize=600,399 600w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-8.jpg?resize=900,598 900w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-8.jpg?resize=1200,798 1200w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-8.jpg?resize=2000,1330 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><figcaption class=\"hds-caption padding-y-2\"><div class=\"hds-caption-text p-sm margin-0\">Members of the Alpha Omega team from Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, and\nPoultronix team from Forest, Mississippi, celebrate a win during the second annual FIRST (For the\nInspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Magnolia Regional Competition in\nLaurel, Mississippi, on March 15.<\/div><div class=\"hds-credits\">NASA\/Bo Black<\/div><\/figcaption><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"display-block width-full\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"margin-0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hds-cover-wrapper hds-image-carousel-slide margin-bottom-2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hds-media-wrapper margin-left-auto margin-right-auto\"><figure class=\"hds-media-inner hds-cover-wrapper hds-media-ratio-cover \"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"826\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-9.jpg?w=1024\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Participants wheel their robot onto the floor\" style=\"transform: scale(1); transform-origin: 50% 50%; object-position: 50% 50%; object-fit: cover;\" block_context=\"nasa-block\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-9.jpg 3300w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-9.jpg?resize=300,242 300w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-9.jpg?resize=768,619 768w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-9.jpg?resize=1024,826 1024w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-9.jpg?resize=1536,1239 1536w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-9.jpg?resize=2048,1651 2048w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-9.jpg?resize=400,323 400w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-9.jpg?resize=600,484 600w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-9.jpg?resize=900,726 900w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-9.jpg?resize=1200,968 1200w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-9.jpg?resize=2000,1613 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><figcaption class=\"hds-caption padding-y-2\"><div class=\"hds-caption-text p-sm margin-0\">Team Storm 4107, a team from Long Beach, Mississippi, roll their machine\nfrom the competition area to the machine shop during the second annual FIRST (For the Inspiration\nand Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Magnolia Regional Competition in Laurel,\nMississippi, on March 15.<\/div><div class=\"hds-credits\">NASA\/Bo Black<\/div><\/figcaption><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"display-block width-full\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"margin-0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hds-cover-wrapper hds-image-carousel-slide margin-bottom-2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hds-media-wrapper margin-left-auto margin-right-auto\"><figure class=\"hds-media-inner hds-cover-wrapper hds-media-ratio-cover \"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"743\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-10.jpg?w=743\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"students pose in front of the NASA meatball inflatable\" style=\"transform: scale(1); transform-origin: 50% 50%; object-position: 50% 50%; object-fit: cover;\" block_context=\"nasa-block\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-10.jpg 3046w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-10.jpg?resize=218,300 218w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-10.jpg?resize=768,1059 768w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-10.jpg?resize=743,1024 743w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-10.jpg?resize=1114,1536 1114w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-10.jpg?resize=1485,2048 1485w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-10.jpg?resize=290,400 290w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-10.jpg?resize=435,600 435w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-10.jpg?resize=653,900 653w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-10.jpg?resize=870,1200 870w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/magnolia-regional-10.jpg?resize=1450,2000 1450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 743px) 100vw, 743px\" \/><\/figure><figcaption class=\"hds-caption padding-y-2\"><div class=\"hds-caption-text p-sm margin-0\">Cerbotics \u2013 Pe\u00f1oles, a team from Torre\u00f3n, Coahuila in Mexico, is pictured in\nfront of the NASA inflatable displayed as NASA served as a lead sponsor during the second annual\nFIRST (For the Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Magnolia Regional\nCompetition in Laurel, Mississippi, on March 15.<\/div><div class=\"hds-credits\">NASA\/Bo Black<\/div><\/figcaption><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"hds-carousel-nav display-flex margin-left-auto margin-right-0\">\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"hds-carousel-nav-arrow hds-carousel-arrow-prev\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg version=\"1.1\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" width=\"9px\" height=\"9px\" viewBox=\"0 0 9 9\"><path class=\"st0\" d=\"M3.5,4.5l3.7-3.6L6.3,0L1.8,4.5L6.3,9l0.9-0.9L3.5,4.5z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"hds-carousel-nav-arrow hds-carousel-arrow-next margin-right-0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" width=\"9px\" height=\"9px\" viewBox=\"0 0 9 9\"><path class=\"st0\" d=\"M5.5,4.5L1.8,8.1L2.7,9l4.5-4.5L2.7,0L1.8,0.9L5.5,4.5z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>NASA Attends New Orleans Entrepreneur Week<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div id=\"\" class=\"hds-media hds-module wp-block-image\"><div class=\"margin-left-auto margin-right-auto nasa-block-align-inline\"><div class=\"hds-media-wrapper margin-left-auto margin-right-auto\"><figure class=\"hds-media-inner hds-cover-wrapper hds-media-ratio-fit \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/lipski-and-stanley-new-orleans.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/lipski-and-stanley-new-orleans.jpg?w=2048\" class=\"attachment-2048x2048 size-2048x2048\" alt=\"4 members of the New Orleans Entrepreneur Week panel are sitting on a stage\" style=\"transform: scale(1); transform-origin: 50% 50%; object-position: 50% 50%; object-fit: cover;\" block_context=\"nasa-block\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/lipski-and-stanley-new-orleans.jpg 4032w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/lipski-and-stanley-new-orleans.jpg?resize=300,225 300w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/lipski-and-stanley-new-orleans.jpg?resize=768,576 768w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/lipski-and-stanley-new-orleans.jpg?resize=1024,768 1024w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/lipski-and-stanley-new-orleans.jpg?resize=1536,1152 1536w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/lipski-and-stanley-new-orleans.jpg?resize=2048,1536 2048w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/lipski-and-stanley-new-orleans.jpg?resize=400,300 400w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/lipski-and-stanley-new-orleans.jpg?resize=600,450 600w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/lipski-and-stanley-new-orleans.jpg?resize=900,675 900w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/lipski-and-stanley-new-orleans.jpg?resize=1200,900 1200w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/lipski-and-stanley-new-orleans.jpg?resize=2000,1500 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><figcaption class=\"hds-caption padding-y-2\"><div class=\"hds-caption-text p-sm margin-0\">Two employees from NASA\u2019s Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, participated as technology transfer panelists during the 13th annual New Orleans Entrepreneur Week at Gallier Hall on March 13. Tom Stanley, chief technology transfer officer at NASA Stennis, and Tom Lipski, technology transfer expansion lead at NASA Stennis, joined Passant Rabie, space reporter at Gizmodo, and Anil John, technical director at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), to discuss how NASA and DHS help contribute to startup business activity. Pictured from left are Rabie, Lipski, Stanley, and John. The New Orleans Entrepreneur Week panel event focused on bringing together innovators and visionaries to explore, learn, and connect.  <\/div><div class=\"hds-credits\">NOEW<\/div><\/figcaption><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NASA in the News<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/news-release\/presidents-nasa-fy-2025-funding-supports-us-space-climate-leadership\/\">President\u2019s NASA FY 2025 Funding Supports US Space, Climate Leadership – NASA<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/science.nasa.gov\/solar-system\/skywatching\/eclipses\/solar-eclipses\/2024-solar-eclipse\/total-solar-eclipse-2024-the-moons-moment-in-the-sun\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Total Solar Eclipse 2024: The Moon\u2019s Moment in the Sun (nasa.gov)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/image-article\/new-look-at-nasa-boeing-sustainable-experimental-airliner\/\">New Look at NASA Boeing Sustainable Experimental Airliner<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Employee Profile<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"\" class=\"hds-media hds-module wp-block-image\"><div class=\"margin-left-auto margin-right-auto nasa-block-align-inline\"><div class=\"hds-media-wrapper margin-left-auto margin-right-auto\"><figure class=\"hds-media-inner hds-cover-wrapper hds-media-ratio-fit \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/image-article\/nasa-employee-grateful-for-opportunities-at-nasa-stennis\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/cherie-beech.jpg?w=2048\" class=\"attachment-2048x2048 size-2048x2048\" alt=\"a woman, cherie beech, wearing a green sweater smiles at the camera while standing at a desk working on a laptop\" style=\"transform: scale(1); transform-origin: 50% 50%; object-position: 50% 50%; object-fit: cover;\" block_context=\"nasa-block\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/cherie-beech.jpg 3601w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/cherie-beech.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/cherie-beech.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/cherie-beech.jpg?resize=1024,682 1024w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/cherie-beech.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/cherie-beech.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/cherie-beech.jpg?resize=400,267 400w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/cherie-beech.jpg?resize=600,400 600w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/cherie-beech.jpg?resize=900,600 900w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/cherie-beech.jpg?resize=1200,800 1200w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/cherie-beech.jpg?resize=2000,1333 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><figcaption class=\"hds-caption padding-y-2\"><div class=\"hds-caption-text p-sm margin-0\">Cherie Beech works in the NASA Stennis Office of the Chief Information Officer, where she helps many of the more than 5,200 employees of the NASA Stennis Federal City, as customer engagement and information technology acquisition specialist.<\/div><div class=\"hds-credits\">NASA\/Danny Nowlin<\/div><\/figcaption><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Cherie Beech knows full well the opportunity that working at NASA\u2019s Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, affords.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"\" class=\"nasa-gb-align-center nasa-button-link padding-y-1 padding-x-0 hds-module wp-block-nasa-blocks-related-link\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/image-article\/nasa-employee-grateful-for-opportunities-at-nasa-stennis\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"button-primary button-primary-md link-external-true\" aria-label=\"Read More About Cherie Beech\">\n\t\t<span class=\"line-height-alt-1\">Read More About Cherie Beech<\/span>\n\t\t<svg viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><circle class=\"button-primary-circle\" cx=\"16\" cy=\"16\" r=\"16\"><\/circle><path d=\"M8 16.956h12.604l-3.844 4.106 1.252 1.338L24 16l-5.988-6.4-1.252 1.338 3.844 4.106H8v1.912z\" class=\"color-spacesuit-white\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t<\/a>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=MXGiWe1HbJw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NASA Stennis Overview \u2013 Going Further<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ksla.com\/2024\/03\/15\/nasa-gives-tips-photograph-incoming-solar-eclipse-warns-protect-eyes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KSLA: NASA Gives Tips For Incoming Solar Eclipse<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wlox.com\/video\/2024\/03\/24\/stennis-space-center-set-host-2024-directors-briefing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WLOX: NASA Stennis Associate Director Highlights Work at NASA Stennis<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox8live.com\/video\/2024\/03\/20\/stennis-space-center-updates-rs-25-engine-program-new-missile-production-facility\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WVUE: NASA Stennis Delivers Annual State of NASA Stennis<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=K2aAxP-oWPM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SuperTalk Mississippi: Dr. Lauren Underwood Talks NASA Stennis\u2019 First In-Space Mission<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wdam.com\/2024\/03\/16\/first-robotics-competition-held-laurel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WDAM: FIRST Robotics Competition Held in Laurel<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wlox.com\/2024\/03\/20\/stennis-space-center-updates-rs-25-engine-program-new-missile-production-facility\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WLOX: NASA Stennis Delivers Annual State of NASA Stennis<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=1iImlAd0xQY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SuperTalk Mississippi: NASA Stennis Associate Director Rodney McKellip Highlights NASA Stennis Work<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox8live.com\/2024\/04\/03\/massive-new-rocket-engine-undergoes-successful-test-stennis-space-center\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WVUE: Massive new rocket engine undergoes successful test at Stennis Space Center<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amp.sunherald.com\/news\/local\/article287363475.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sun Herald: Did you hear that? NASA, Aerojet Rocketdyne complete key engine certification tests<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wlox.com\/video\/2024\/04\/03\/final-rs-25-engine-test-paves-way-use-artemis-space-missions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WLOX: Final RS-25 engine test paves way for use in Artemis space missions<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wxxv25.com\/engine-testing-for-rs-25-space-engine-at-stennis-space-center\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WXXV: Engine testing for RS-25 Space Engine at Stennis Space Center<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wjtv.com\/news\/state\/nasa-completes-final-test-firing-of-engines-at-stennis-space-center\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WJTV: NASA completes final test firing of engines at Stennis Space Center<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/video\/space-launches-aerospace-technology-stephen-smith-national-aeronautics-and-space-administration-national-f01b820468994d6a9e5f9dcabc05a1c3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Associated Press: NASA conducts final engine test for Artemis V<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=JNuI_GrgDzE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WWL-TV: How Solar Eclipses are Predicted<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Subscription Info<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Lagniappe is published monthly by the Office of Communications at NASA\u2019s Stennis Space Center. The NASA Stennis office may be contacted by at 228-688-3333 (phone); <a href=\"mailto:ssc-office-of-communications@mail.nasa.gov\">ssc-office-of-communications@mail.nasa.gov<\/a> (email); or NASA OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS, Attn: LAGNIAPPE, Mail code IA00, Building 1111 Room 173, Stennis Space Center, MS 39529 (mail).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Lagniappe staff includes: Managing Editor Lacy Thompson, Editor Bo Black, and photographer Danny Nowlin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To subscribe to the monthly publication, please email the following to <a href=\"mailto:ssc-office-of-communications@mail.nasa.gov\">ssc-office-of-communications@mail.nasa.gov<\/a> \u2013 name, location (city\/state), email address.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"\" class=\"nasa-gb-align-full width-full maxw-full padding-x-3 padding-y-0 hds-module hds-module-full wp-block-nasa-blocks-related-articles\">\t\t<section class=\"hds-related-articles padding-x-0 padding-y-3 desktop:padding-top-7 desktop:padding-bottom-9\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"w-100 grid-row grid-container maxw-widescreen padding-0 text-align-left\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"margin-bottom-4\"><h2 style=\"max-width: 100%;\" class=\"width-full w-full maxw-full\">Explore More<\/h2><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"grid-row grid-container maxw-widescreen padding-0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"grid-col-12 desktop:grid-col-4 margin-bottom-4 desktop:margin-bottom-0 desktop:padding-right-3\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/centers-and-facilities\/stennis\/lagniappe-for-march-2024\/\" class=\"color-carbon-black\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"margin-bottom-2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hds-cover-wrapper cover-hover-zoom bg-carbon-black minh-mobile\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"hds-media-background  \"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/img-9698.jpg?w=300\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" style=\"transform: scale(1); 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