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NASA Aims to Model the Next Generation of STEM Talent
An upcoming OSTEM webinar will guide students through NASA’s internship programs and how to launch a future career with the agency.
Joseph Sampson
June 19, 2025 • 6 minutes
What’s Happening Today!
Welcome to a new & exciting daily post from That Black Chemist!
Today we’re focusing on an upcoming webinar hosted by NASA which informs high school and college students about their upcoming paid internships and ways to stand out as an applicant. If you’re dying to apply your theoretical knowledge to solve real-world problems, seize this opportunity!
Next, we’re shifting to a major innovation in biotech made by researchers who developed an AI model that predicts Alzheimer’s disease in patients through brain scans years in advance.
And finally, learn about the history behind how CPR was discovered and why it’s still used today.
Upcoming Opportunities
🚀 Explore Cutting-Edge Careers with NASA’s Internship Programs
NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement (OSTEM) is scheduling an informative webinar for students to explore internship opportunities, learn about eligibility and application requirements, and discover ways to stand out as an applicant for upcoming NASA internships.
If you’re a high school or college student pursuing undergraduate studies, you won’t want to miss this opportunity!
📅 Webinar Details
Date: Thursday, June 26th, 2025 from 1:00-2:00 PM ET
Host: NASA OSTEM
Register Here: [Link to Registration]
⚠️ Bonus Opportunities You Should Know
🧪 NSF REU Summer Research Programs: List of funded undergrad research programs. (Search here)
💰 NASA OSTEM Internships: List of NASA Internships for high school and undergraduate STEM students (More info).
🧠 NASA Pathways Internship: Multi-semester internship involving different career paths at NASA (Link).
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Scientist’s Scroll
🧠 AI Model Forecasts Alzheimer’s Years Before Symptoms Appear
In 2023, over 7 million Americans were living with Alzheimer’s disease—and its projected to nearly double by 2060. To tackle this growing health crisis, researchers at the University of Southern California, led by Dr. Paul Bogdan, have developed an innovative AI system designed to predict the onset of Alzheimer’s well in advance.
The system analyzes present-day MRI brain scans along with additional patient data to simulate what the brain will look like years into the future. By doing so, it can detect early signs of neurodegeneration, potentially identifying Alzheimer’s long before symptoms emerge.
Tip of the Day
🧠 Learn Math by Building Intuition First
Math isn’t just about memorizing formulas: it’s about understanding the “why” behind the numbers. Building a strong intuitive grasp of math concepts will help you solve problems faster and retain what you learn. Here’s why:
See the Big Picture: Understanding the concept before the computation helps you grasp how different math topics connect.
Reduce Memorization: When you understand why a formula works, you don’t have to force yourself to memorize it—you’ll just get it.
Apply Math in Real Life: Intuitive thinking helps you recognize how math appears in technology, finance, engineering, and science.
Ask Better Questions: A strong grasp of the ideas lets you think critically and ask questions that deepen your learning.
Boost Confidence: Once the logic clicks, you’ll stop fearing hard problems and start tackling them with purpose.
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Today’s Theme: Throwback Thursday
⚡How a NIST Engineer Helped Invent Modern CPR
In the early 20th century, electric shocks were a growing hazard, and the Schafer method was the standard for reviving victims. But it was former NIST researcher William B. Kouwenhoven who would help revolutionize emergency medicine through pressure-based therapys.
Alongside colleagues G. Guy Knickerbocker and Dr. James Jude, Kouwenhoven developed the first closed-chest defibrillator and discovered that rhythmic chest compressions alone could maintain circulation. Their 1960 publication introduced CPR, a hands-on, life-saving technique, to the world.
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