Surprisingly STEM: Powering the Future – Electricians and Electrical Technicians

Surprisingly STEM: Powering the Future – Electricians and Electrical Technicians at NASA

Virtual Event:
- Date: Thursday, December 3, 2026
- Time: 1:00 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. ET
- Registration Deadline: Wednesday, November 25, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET
- Target Audience: High School, Career Technical/Trade Education, and College/University Students

Join NASA for a Surprisingly STEM Virtual Live Session! Get an exciting inside look at how electricians and electrical technicians keep the lights on and the power flowing for rocket launches, scientific research, and human spaceflight. Discover how these skilled experts help bring big ideas to life by wiring control systems, connecting tiny sensors, and testing instruments for the extreme conditions of space. Learn about the incredible precision required to send hardware to low-Earth orbit, the Moon, or Mars, and get expert tips for launching your own career in aerospace!

For Students Interested in:
Electrical Systems and Wiring
Skilled Trades
Applied STEM Programs
Technical Careers

Interactive Learning Experience: During this event, students will hear directly from subject matter experts at NASA as they share their career journeys, describe what their typical workday looks like—from building spacecraft components to working in extreme testing environments—and highlight the diverse pathways available to students interested in technical careers at the agency.

For questions about this virtual event, please email [email protected].

**Eligible Applicants:** Student and Educator
**Academic Level:** 9, 10, 11, 12, Undergraduate Freshman, Undergraduate Sophomore, Undergraduate Junior, Undergraduate Senior
**Activity Type:** Virtual
**Citizenship:** US Citizen Only
**Type:** Pre-College STEM Experience