STEM In Sports Trivia Contest

As part of TimeWarner's "Connect A Million Minds" STEM campaign, Victor Cruz is partnering for a giveaway related to STEM in football.  To enter, follow both @TeamVic and @ConnectMinds and answer the tweeted trivia question on Monday, 29 July, using #STEMinSports in the reply for a chance to win autographed merchandise.

Here's an example of a question: 

• Trivia Q2: What principle does a tackle use to block a quarterback sneak? Get hints & rules @ConnectMinds http://bit.ly/14VrfyB #STEMInSports

Spaced Out Sports Design Challenge Submissions Due by 3/16/12

NASA's Spaced Out Sports Design Challenge 2012 is now open for registration; teams from grades 5-8 (maximum of one team per school or organization, 3-15 team members) may register to submit a new game for astronauts to play aboard the International Space Station.  Winning teams will be selected nationally by Stennis Space Center, and will receive a range of awards/prizes.  All contributing schools will participate in a Digital Learning Network program.  Submissions must include a playbook and video.  For more information and requirements and registration information, see http://education.ssc.nasa.gov/spacedoutsports.asp.