NASA Goddard Hosts Young Men for 'STEM Boys Night In'

The video covers a 'Boys Night In' event at NASA, where students from Maryland and Virginia explore STEM fields. They engage in hands-on activities, including VR experiences and robotics challenges, while interacting with NASA professionals. The event aims to inspire students to pursue STEM careers, highlighting the importance of passion and perseverance. Students learn about various roles at NASA, emphasizing teamwork and the complexity of space missions. The event seeks to motivate the next generation of scientists and engineers to innovate and make a positive impact.

What is the main goal of the STEM night event at NASA?

• To share the passion for STEM with students

• To recruit students for NASA jobs

• To teach students about space travel

• To conduct scientific experiments

Which activity did the students participate in during the event?

• Launching a satellite

• Using a VR system to learn about space communications

• Building a space shuttle

• Designing a new telescope

What challenge were the students given during the event?

• To write a report on space exploration

• To design a new NASA logo

• To build a robot that travels at least 1 meter

• To create a new space mission plan

How did the event impact the students' view on engineering?

• It had no impact on their view

• It increased their love for engineering

• It made them realize engineering is too difficult

• It decreased their interest in engineering

What did the students learn about the different components involved in NASA's work?

• NASA only focuses on engineering

• NASA's work involves business, research, and outsourcing

• NASA is solely a research organization

• NASA's work is limited to space exploration