Helio Highlights: October 2025
NASA's Living With a Star (LWS) program and the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research’s Cooperative Programs for the Advancement of Earth System Science (CPAESS) have collaborated to offer the Heliophysics Summer School program for doctoral students and postdoctoral scholars. This program aims to foster heliophysics as an integrated science, teaching a new generation of researchers to engage in cross-disciplinary communication while they are still in the early days of their career.
The NASA Heliophysics Education Activation Team (HEAT) has released a set of educational materials designed to get students involved with real-world mission data. These resources include lesson plans, mini-lessons, student-facing web-based interactives, and a longer “story map,” which deepens the investigation of the phenomenon over multiple class periods.
Citizen scientists can also play a significant role in supporting the institutions that inspire them to take up the practice of citizen science. By sharing their knowledge and enthusiasm for heliophysics, these amateur enthusiasts can reach farther than even professional scientists, inspiring others to get involved in the field.
My NASA Data supports the use of authentic NASA data as part of classroom learning materials. This collaboration aims to engage learners with data and observations collected during both past and ongoing missions, including the European Space Agency's Solar Orbiter, NASA's Parker Solar Probe and Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO), and more.
The efforts of science communicators at NASA are a vital part of the work done in heliophysics. Whether they take place in the classroom, at conferences, or in online lectures, these writers, teachers, audio and video producers, and outreach specialists are passionate about making discoveries accessible to the public, inspiring the scientists of tomorrow and instilling wonder in citizen scientists today.
The Sun's impact on our lives is undeniable. Its massive size and immense energy output make it a fascinating subject for study. By working together, researchers and educators can inspire new generations to explore and understand this celestial body, fostering a deeper appreciation for the complex relationships between science, society, and the environment.
NASA’s Heliophysics Education Activation Team (HEAT) is dedicated to making Sun science accessible to learners of all ages and backgrounds. Their work highlights the importance of connecting NASA scientists with education specialists, ensuring that Heliophysics reaches classrooms and inspires young minds.
NASA's Living With a Star (LWS) program and the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research’s Cooperative Programs for the Advancement of Earth System Science (CPAESS) have collaborated to offer the Heliophysics Summer School program for doctoral students and postdoctoral scholars. This program aims to foster heliophysics as an integrated science, teaching a new generation of researchers to engage in cross-disciplinary communication while they are still in the early days of their career.
The NASA Heliophysics Education Activation Team (HEAT) has released a set of educational materials designed to get students involved with real-world mission data. These resources include lesson plans, mini-lessons, student-facing web-based interactives, and a longer “story map,” which deepens the investigation of the phenomenon over multiple class periods.
Citizen scientists can also play a significant role in supporting the institutions that inspire them to take up the practice of citizen science. By sharing their knowledge and enthusiasm for heliophysics, these amateur enthusiasts can reach farther than even professional scientists, inspiring others to get involved in the field.
My NASA Data supports the use of authentic NASA data as part of classroom learning materials. This collaboration aims to engage learners with data and observations collected during both past and ongoing missions, including the European Space Agency's Solar Orbiter, NASA's Parker Solar Probe and Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO), and more.
The efforts of science communicators at NASA are a vital part of the work done in heliophysics. Whether they take place in the classroom, at conferences, or in online lectures, these writers, teachers, audio and video producers, and outreach specialists are passionate about making discoveries accessible to the public, inspiring the scientists of tomorrow and instilling wonder in citizen scientists today.
The Sun's impact on our lives is undeniable. Its massive size and immense energy output make it a fascinating subject for study. By working together, researchers and educators can inspire new generations to explore and understand this celestial body, fostering a deeper appreciation for the complex relationships between science, society, and the environment.
NASA’s Heliophysics Education Activation Team (HEAT) is dedicated to making Sun science accessible to learners of all ages and backgrounds. Their work highlights the importance of connecting NASA scientists with education specialists, ensuring that Heliophysics reaches classrooms and inspires young minds.
! They're helping train next gen researchers in heliophysics by bringing together top-notch folks from NASA and universities. It's all about teamwork and sharing data - imagine all those sweet NASA pics and vids going into classrooms 
Sharing their passion for heliophysics with others, inspiring new discoveries... it's pure magic 
! The more people who get stoked about science, the better we'll be at solving our planet's problems.
It's like, we need to understand how it affects our lives and the planet we live on. And yeah, citizen scientists are a big part of this too - I think it's awesome that they're sharing their passion with others and inspiring new people to get involved! 
. I mean, we take it for granted every day, but without it, life wouldn't be possible. It's crazy to think about how much energy it produces just to keep our planet warm. The more I learn about the heliophysics and space, the more I realize how little I know 
. Maybe that's why NASA is doing all this amazing work...
. With these educational resources and collaborations like LWS program & CPAESS, we're talking about a whole new wave of scientists who can actually engage with real-world data 
. As a citizen scientist myself, I love how NASA's Data is promoting authentic data usage in classroom learning materials - it's gonna be huge for inspiring the next group of scientists 
. What do you guys think?
and btw, citizen scientists can make a HUGE impact by sharin their passion 4 heliophysics w/ others 
. The use of real-world NASA data is a game-changer for teaching, with 87% of educators saying that authentic data increases student engagement and motivation 
. With 90% of educators agreeing that hands-on activities are essential for student learning, I'm excited to see how these programs will shape the next generation of scientists 
The more I read, the more I think there's a hidden agenda at play...
shouldn't we be focusing on solving actual problems rather than just trying to make science cool for the sake of it? 
It's actually pretty cool and can be a fun way to teach kids about the different planets and their movements 
. They're like the superheroes of science, saving the day one lecture at a time 
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They're doing some really innovative things with educational materials and citizen science projects. I love how they're making it accessible for everyone, from students to amateur scientists. Its also great to see how NASA's communication team is working hard to share their discoveries with the public - who doesn't want to learn about space? 
Let's get those amateur enthusiasts involved and inspire others to join the heliophysics community.