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COASTWISE (Community Observations and Analysis using Spectroscopic Techniques and Wetlands Imaging to foster Stewardship of the Environment) -making Earth observation science accessible for twenty students are building spectrometers, collecting data from wetland plants, and discovering a career landscape they never knew existed.
When Inna and Alexa first encountered NASA's STELLA instruments, neither expected the transformative journey ahead—from intimidation to innovation in just 10 weeks.
Inna Shapovalenko and Alexa Matson's collaborative journey with the STELLA project showcases how open-source engineering provides students with real-world skills through hardware design, software development, and community-driven innovation.
Dr. Gerald Knezek and Dr. Fred McMahan share their experiences developing and implementing Helio-STELLA, a low-cost solar monitoring device designed for educational settings.
The culmination of Bianca's calibration work may be a research paper that establishes STELLA's credibility as a scientific instrument rather than just an educational tool.
Pat's extensive background in heliophysics and imaging spectrographs provided the perfect foundation for Helio-STELLA's development.
Elana Resnick brought something uniquely valuable to STELLA – the perspective of both a classroom teacher and university lecturer with deep expertise in physics, engineering, and robotics education.
Elana Resnick brought something uniquely valuable to STELLA – the perspective of both a classroom teacher and university lecturer with deep expertise in physics, engineering, and robotics education.
Lynn Nichols now PK-12 Director of Education Technology at Gilman, showcases how NASA's STELLA technology is building critical 21st-century skills and preparing students for STEM careers.
Lynn Nichols transforms STEM education using NASA's STELLA instrument, bridging 3D printing, robotics & space technology in K-12 classrooms.
Ever wondered how NASA measures light from space with incredible precision? Dive into the fascinating world of STELLA's optical systems and discover the ingenious engineering tricks that make it all possible!
Watch as engineer Paul Mirel breaks down the fascinating engineering principles behind designing the perfect snap-fit clasp for STELLA instruments. What looks like a simple plastic tab is actually a carefully engineered solution using fundamental physics!
The STELLA (Science and Technology Education for Land/Life Assessment) Workshop was held on June 2-3, 2025, at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center as an educational initiative connecting NASA remote sensing technologies with classroom instruction
STEM Professional Development Workshop for Educators NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center brought the Science and Technology Education for Land/Life Assessment (STELLA) project to local educators…
On May 20, 2025, NASA hosted a webinar showcasing the STELLA (Science and Technology Education for Land and Life Assessment) project featuring Dr. Craig Kohn from Waterford Union High School.
NASA STEM Enhancement in Earth Sciences (SEES) interns Nandini Khaneja, Neev Tamboli, Samuel Bawden, and Jordan Rodriguez presented their innovative EarthLens project at the American Geophysical Union (AGU) Fall Meeting 2025, demonstrating exceptional technical achievement in developing a drone-and-app system that addresses limitations in existing citizen science tools.
Dr. Jan Eitel and his graduate students John Patrick and Tyler Bland from the McCall Outdoor Science School (MOSS) presented their innovative work using STELLA devices to teach elementary school students about remote sensing and climate science.