Astronauts Engage NY Students

NASA astronauts Jack Hathaway and Chris Williams will engage with New York students via a live Earth-to-space call, answering prerecorded questions on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). This educational event, scheduled for 12:05 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, will be streamed live on NASA’s Learn With NASA YouTube channel.

Hosted by the Queens Borough Public Library in Jamaica, New York, the session is aimed at students from kindergarten to 12th grade, along with community members. This initiative seeks to deepen the understanding of space exploration and inspire the youth to consider careers in the STEM fields. The event underscores NASA’s ongoing commitment to educational outreach and public engagement in science and technology.

For over 25 years, astronauts have lived and worked aboard the International Space Station, conducting various experiments and research that benefit Earth and prepare for deep space missions under NASA’s Artemis program. This program is part of a broader effort to send humans to the Moon and eventually Mars, marking a new era of exploration and innovation. Those interested in covering the event can contact the Queens Borough Public Library’s representatives for more details.