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OverviewGo to Student ProjectSTEM concepts are ripe with opportunity for English language arts (ELA) integration. This lesson provides guidance and examples for using NASA missions and discoveries to get students writing poems to share their knowledge of or inspiration about these topics.MaterialsExample poems – Download PDFPaperPencils/pensResources:JPL MissionsJPL Space ImagesJPL VideosJPL Audio@NASAJPL on Twitter@NASAJPL on Instagram@NASAJPL_Edu on Twitter@NASAJPL_Edu on InstagramNASA ImagesNASA VideosNASA Ultra High Definition Video GalleryNASA Image of the Day@NASA on Twitter@NASA on InstagramNASA Space Place websiteEuropa Clipper mission"Mars in a Minute" video series"NASA’s Earth Minute" video series"Crazy Engineering" video seriesManagementBecause poems can be written about any topic, STEM or otherwise, it’s important to provide information to students that helps them build a background of understanding upon which they can develop their poems.
Jennifer Scott Williams: Leading the Next Giant Leap in Space Exploration and Championing STEM Advocacy - NASA
“Like many of our laboratories where astronauts conduct their research, understanding the engineering components of the facilities we use on board is crucial,” said Williams. “Understanding the science is also critical,” she added. “It adds meaning to our work when we help execute the science onboard and communicate the creative insights and results from the experiments conducted. Being a good communicator is extremely important and creativity makes that message real and mean something to the public.” 

Jennifer Scott Williams (front) during a senior staff outreach event at the Remembering Columbia Museum in Hemphill, Texas.

Her journey also included groundbreaking work on the Boeing Starliner spacecraft, where she served as the instrumentation and communications officer on the Boeing Mission Operations Team. Her efforts established operational foundations that will shape its future space missions. Williams was instrumental in developing the vehicle communications systems, understanding its operations, creating simulations, coding, and comprehending the computer systems, addressing all the fundamental aspects necessary for the spacecraft. 

Beyond her technical contributions, Williams is deeply committed to inspiring the next generation of explorers. She also managed the Minority University Research and Education Project, encouraging students of color to engage in STEM fields.  

She led a team that collaborated with students, teachers, and educational institutions through the Pre-Service Teacher Program. Williams said that working in the Office of STEM Engagement was a new experience that became life-changing for her. “I really rediscovered a passion that I have for students and education,” she said. “I love being able to help interns navigate the NASA environment and help people of color be able to apply for NASA jobs. It takes all perspectives to accomplish our mission.” 

Williams earned dual bachelor’s degrees in mathematics and electrical engineering from Spelman College and the Georgia Institute of Technology. She later received a master’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Houston. She belongs to the Spelman College National Alumni Association and holds a lifetime membership in the National Society of Black Engineers. 

Jennifer Scott Williams’ headshot in the 2024 International Space Station calendar.
Credit: NASA/Bill Stafford  

Williams is an advocate for youth interested in pursuing STEM careers. Her advice is, “Come on and do it.
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The Space Communications and Spectrum Management Office at NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio manages the planning, formulation, implementation, and integration of technology projects and communications system analysis capabilities supporting NASA’s Space Communications and Navigation (SCaN) program. SCaN serves as the program office for all of NASA’s space communications activities, including ground-based facilities and services, and is responsible for the development of space communications and navigation technology.
Glenn’s Space Communications and Spectrum Management office performs technology development for a wide range of SCaN capabilities. The 2024 catalog of active technology projects can be sorted into three main categories: satellite communications (SATCOM) commercialization, lunar technology, and optical technology. In addition, the office is home to Glenn’s spectrum management team, who supports the regulation and allocation of the electromagnetic spectrum at the national and international level.
SATCOM Commercialization
For the last forty years, NASA has relied on the use of its own communications infrastructure to support all space missions. Now, the agency plans to retire the TDRS satellite fleet in the upcoming years. Just as NASA has adopted commercial crew, commercial landers, and commercial transport services, NASA is transitioning towards the adoption of commercial SATCOM services.

Communications Services Project (CSP): NASA’s Communications Services Project, known as CSP, is pioneering a new era of space communications by partnering with commercial industry to develop advanced networking options for near-Earth satellite communications services.
Wideband Commercialization: The Wideband Commercialization Project at Glenn is progressing the development of wideband terminal technology, by identifying potential NASA missions as early adopters of the technology and working to procure wideband terminals that can satisfy mission needs.

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The Engine Research Building (ERB) supports research in all aspects of engine development, providing superior testing of turbomachinery, aerodynamics flow, physics, aeropropulsion heat transfer, mechanical components, and combustor facilities.
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Mars Curiosity Rover wheel tested in the Simulated Lunar Operations (SLOPE) Laboratory.
The Engine Research Building (ERB) is the largest and most adaptable test facility complex at Glenn, with 152,235 square feet of floor space housing more than 60 test rigs. Most aspects of engine development can be studied here with numerous facilities specializing in turbomachinery, tribology, flow physics, combustion, aerochemistry, mechanical components, and heat transfer.
Fundamental and applied research is conducted in the following test facilities:

Compressor and turbine research is conducted in the turbomachinery facilities to advance new technology for components of aeronautical gas turbine engines. Glenn Research Center is NASA’s Center of Excellence in turbomachinery.
Advanced lubricants, oil-free bearings and other components are tested in the tribology facilities to develop clean, fuel-efficient engine technologies requiring less maintenance.
Work to develop and validate computational fluid flow codes, and the subsonic to supersonic flow physics phenomena fundamental to ducted wall-bound flows is conducted in the aerodynamic flow physics.
The combustion processes of aeronautical gas turbine engines, including chemical reactions and combustion flow physics to develop gas turbine combustor technology, is conducted the combustion and aerochemistry.
Components for gas turbine engines, rotorcraft, space propulsion, and space mechanisms are developed in the mechanical components.
Gas path heat transfer with an emphasis on advanced materials is explored in the aeropropulsion heat transfer facilities.

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Innovative research and engineering in advanced communications technologies, architecture definition, and systems development supporting current and future NASA aerospace missions.

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Advanced RF Technologies
NASA’s Glenn Research Center is the recognized Center of Excellence in Advanced RF Technologies for the Agency.   Our focus areas include research, technology development, and characterization of antennas, RF components, and systems in support of NASA’s space and aeronautics communications applications.  Primary activities include:

Development of novel antenna technologies and calibration techniques for advanced phased arrays, conformal antennas, wideband antennas, and antennas for harsh environments

For more information contact Dr. James A. Nessel.
Communication Systems Development & Analysis
Our work includes research, development, and engineering to define, assess, and develop advanced systems and concepts for space exploration and aeronautics.
We assess system performance and operations of communications system architectures and technologies using system trade studies, theoretical mathematical derivations, and modeling and simulation of complex behaviors or operations to meet stakeholder expectations and technical requirements.
We develop concept definition, requirements, verification, and validations, ground-based system emulation, and flight systems.
Using a wide variety of modeling and simulation techniques and tools, we perform trade studies, risk assessments, and analytical simulations of communications and navigation system architectures to assess system performance for near-Earth, Lunar, planetary, and aeronautic applications.
Working with the NASA Spectrum Management Office, we provide communications and analysis expertise for interference analysis of current and future NASA systems with existing and emerging domestic and international commercial space and terrestrial systems.
For more information, contact Dale Mortensen.
Network Architectures, Protocols and Security
Our team conducts communications network research and preliminary concept studies by defining needs, feasibility, requirements, and functional system definitions.
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NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket is designed to be flexible and evolvable to meet a variety of crew and cargo mission needs – and with an exploration upper stage (EUS) planned for future configurations, the Universal Stage Adapter (USA) will connect the rocket to the Orion spacecraft. 

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Artists rendering of the Universal Stage Adapter. (Credit: Dynetics)
NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket is designed to be flexible and evolvable to meet a variety of crew and cargo mission needs – and with an exploration upper stage (EUS) planned for future configurations, the rocket will require a new adapter to connect it to the Orion spacecraft.
A Universal Stage Adapter  (USA) will meet that need.
NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland is leading the design and development of the USA on behalf of the Space Launch System Program for the Agency. The adapter will connect the Orion spacecraft to the Space Launch System Exploration Upper Stage when it launches astronauts on in 2026 and for future human exploration missions.
“The Universal Stage Adapter will use state of the art materials to minimize the weight and maximize launch capacity,” said Aaron Weaver, Universal Stage Adapter sub-element manager at Glenn. “We drew on our expertise in large space flight structures and the help of a small team of engineers at Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia to create a conceptual design of the adapter.”
A conical shaped barrel, the new adapter will be 27.6 feet in diameter at its largest point and 32.4 feet long.
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Learn how pi is used by NASA and how many of its infinite digits have been calculated, then explore the science and engineering behind the 2024 Pi Day Challenge.

Update: March 15, 2024 – The answers to the 2024 NASA Pi Day Challenge are here! Take a peek at the illustrated answer key now available under each problem on the NASA Pi Day Challenge page.This year marks the 11th installment of the NASA Pi Day Challenge. Celebrated on March 14, Pi Day is the annual holiday that pays tribute to the mathematical constant pi – the number that results from dividing any circle's circumference by its diameter.Every year on March 14, Pi Day gives us a reason to enjoy our favorite sweet and savory pies and celebrate the mathematical wonder that helps NASA explore the universe. Students can join in the fun once again by using pi to explore Earth and space themselves with the NASA Pi Day Challenge.Read on to learn more about the science behind this year's challenge and get students solving real problems faced by NASA scientists and engineers exploring Earth, the Moon, asteroids, and beyond! Jump To What is Pi?
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Enabling future aerospace missions and new technological capabilities for NASA and the nation with our research, technology development, and engineering system development.

CommunicationsInnovative research and engineering in advanced communications technologies, architecture definition, and systems development supporting current and future NASA aerospace missions.Cross-cutting CapabilitiesEnabling development of advanced technologies and flight systems with cross-cutting capabilities in controls, sensors, thermal management, avionics, and computational models.Materials & Structures for Extreme EnvironmentsResearching and developing materials, structures, and mechanisms technologies for propulsion, power, energy storage, and space and planetary environments. Engineering and testing expertise supporting mission success for advanced structural systems and mechanisms.Physical Sciences and Biomedical Technologies for SpaceResearch, development, demonstration, and flight of advanced physical and biomedical systems for sustainable space exploration with enhanced safety and increased resistance to space environment damage.PowerLeading power technology development and systems design for space exploration vehicles, planetary surface power, and electrified aircraft.PropulsionDriving advances in air-breathing technology for aerospace vehicles, and performing research and developing technology for spacecraft propulsion systems and stages, and cryogenic fluid flight systems.Systems EngineeringDeveloping and engineering integrated and complex systems architecture for space flight, aeronautics, and ground-based vehicle applications.

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