The Northwest Earth and Space Science Pathways (NESSP) project recently concluded its 2025–2026 ROADS (Rover Observation And Discoveries in Space) from Earth to Venus National Challenge , a NASA Science Activation program student challenge that engaged more than 500 students on 120 teams from eight states in authentic science and engineering experiences inspired by Venus exploration.
西北地球和空间科学途径 (NESSP) 项目最近结束了其 2025-2026 年从地球到金星的 ROADS（太空漫游观测和发现）国家挑战赛，这是一项 NASA 科学激活计划学生挑战赛，来自 8 个州的 120 个团队的 500 多名学生参与了受金星探索启发的真实科学和工程体验。
The challenge began with educator professional development in August 2025, preparing teachers and mentors to guide students through the ROADS experience. Registered teams then worked through challenge checkpoints from January through May 2026, with in-person Hub events held in April and May 2026 to give students opportunities to showcase their work, connect with peers, and engage with NASA-inspired STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) activities.
该挑战于 2025 年 8 月从教育工作者专业发展开始，为教师和导师做好准备，指导学生完成 ROADS 体验。随后，注册团队将在 2026 年 1 月至 5 月期间完成挑战检查点，并于 2026 年 4 月和 5 月举办现场 Hub 活动，为学生提供展示作品、与同龄人交流以及参与受 NASA 启发的 STEM（科学、技术、工程和数学）活动的机会。
NESSP, led by Central Washington University in Ellensburg, Washington, creates opportunities for students and educators to connect with NASA science through hands-on STEM learning. The ROADS framework challenges upper elementary, middle, and high school students to work collaboratively on mission-inspired activities that mirror the ways NASA scientists and engineers investigate planetary environments and prepare for future exploration.
NESP 由位于华盛顿州埃伦斯堡的中央华盛顿大学领导，为学生和教育工作者通过实践 STEM 学习与 NASA 科学建立联系创造机会。 ROADS 框架要求小学高年级、初中和高中学生合作开展受任务启发的活动，这些活动反映了 NASA 科学家和工程师研究行星环境并为未来探索做准备的方式。
Throughout the academic year, ROADS from Earth to Venus teams completed eight Mission Objectives focused on science, engineering, teamwork, and communication. Students documented their work in Mission Development Logs, designed mission patches, modeled carbon movement on Earth and Venus, investigated the greenhouse effect, collected remote sensing data using kite-mounted cameras, programmed robotic rovers to navigate Venus-inspired terrain, explored NASA-related careers, and presented their final mission stories through virtual submissions and regional Hub events.
在整个学年中，从地球到金星的道路团队完成了八个任务目标，重点是科学、工程、团队合作和沟通。学生们在任务开发日志中记录他们的工作，设计任务补丁，模拟地球和金星上的碳运动，研究温室效应，使用安装在风筝上的相机收集遥感数据，编程机器人漫游器以导航金星启发的地形，探索与 NASA 相关的职业，并通过虚拟提交和区域中心活动展示他们的最终任务故事。
In addition to completing the challenge virtually, many students participated in in-person Hub events hosted by NESSP partner institutions, including Central Washington University, Montana State University, and Northern Arizona University. These events gave teams the opportunity to showcase their work, exchange ideas with peers, interact with mentors, and experience college campuses as part of a broader STEM learning community.
除了以虚拟方式完成挑战外，许多学生还参加了由中央华盛顿大学、蒙大拿州立大学和北亚利桑那大学等 NESP 合作机构主办的现场 Hub 活动。这些活动让团队有机会展示他们的作品、与同行交流想法、与导师互动，并作为更广泛的 STEM 学习社区的一部分体验大学校园。
“The ROADS Challenge gives students the opportunity to do more than learn about NASA missions – they become part of the mission,” said Dr. Darci Snowden, Director of NESSP. “I am especially proud of this year’s teams. Students took on an exceptionally broad set of mission objectives, from modeling carbon cycles and designing experiments to conducting remote sensing operations with kites and programming rovers to navigate challenging terrain while collecting scientific data. These students participated because they were curious, motivated, and eager to learn. By investigating authentic mission challenges, collaborating with teammates, and sharing their ideas with others, students develop the confidence and skills needed to see themselves as future scientists, engineers, educators, and explorers.”
“ROADS 挑战赛让学生有机会做更多的事情，而不仅仅是了解 NASA 的任务 - 他们成为任务的一部分，”NESP 主任 Darci Snowden 博士说。 “我为今年的团队感到特别自豪。学生们承担了极其广泛的任务目标，从模拟碳循环和设计实验，到用风筝和编程漫游车进行遥感操作，在收集科学数据的同时导航具有挑战性的地形。这些学生参与其中是因为他们好奇、积极、渴望学习。通过调查真实的任务挑战、与队友合作并与他人分享他们的想法，学生们培养了将自己视为未来科学家、工程师、教育家和探险家所需的信心和技能。”
NESSP recognized top teams across elementary, middle, and high school divisions for outstanding participation and exemplary Mission Development Logs.
NESSP 表彰了小学、初中和高中各年级的顶尖团队，以表彰其出色的参与度和模范的任务发展日志。
In the Elementary School Division, NESSP recognized The Evil Twins, The Acid Clouds, Flaming Asteroid Nebulas, and The NASA Intelligence, all from Silverdale, Washington.
在小学部，NESP 表彰了来自华盛顿州锡尔弗代尔的“邪恶双胞胎”、“酸云”、“燃烧小行星星云”和“美国宇航局情报局”。
In the Middle School Division, NESSP recognized Venus Ascenders from Mukilteo, Washington; Project Fuego Venus from Safford, Arizona; Galaxy Dragons from Sequim, Washington; The Four Folds from Hardin, Montana; and Crater Lake Crusaders from Medford, Oregon.
在中学部，NESP 认可了来自华盛顿州马科尔蒂奥的金星上升者；来自亚利桑那州萨福德的 Fuego Venus 项目；来自华盛顿塞奎姆的银河龙队；来自蒙大拿州哈丁的四折；和来自俄勒冈州梅德福的火山口湖十字军。
In the High School Division, NESSP recognized Laborantem from Columbus, Montana; Velocity to Venus from Sequim, Washington; Puget Sound Propulsion from Mukilteo, Washington; and Evergreen Explorers from Mukilteo, Washington.
在高中部，NESP 认可了来自蒙大拿州哥伦布市的 Laborantem；从华盛顿州塞奎姆飞往金星的速度；来自华盛顿州马科尔蒂奥的普吉特海湾推进公司；和来自华盛顿州马科尔蒂奥的常青探险家。
Highlights from this year’s challenge, including student presentations and special recognitions, are available through the ROADS from Earth to Venus Virtual Recognition Ceremony on the NESSP YouTube channel, @nwessp.
今年挑战的亮点，包括学生演讲和特别表彰，可通过 NESSP YouTube 频道@nwessp 上的“从地球到金星的 ROADS 虚拟表彰仪式”观看。
Educators, families, and community organizations can continue to access ROADS from Earth to Venus activities and educational resources, along with materials from previous ROADS challenges, through the NESSP website at www.nwessp.org .
教育工作者、家庭和社区组织可以继续通过 NESSP 网站 www.nwessp.org 访问从地球到金星的 ROADS 活动和教育资源，以及之前 ROADS 挑战的材料。
NASA’s Northwest Earth and Space Science Pathways project is supported by NASA cooperative agreement award number 80NSSC22M0006 and is part of NASA’s Science Activation Portfolio, which connects learners with authentic NASA science experiences through partnerships with educators and community organizations.
NASA 的西北地球和空间科学路径项目得到了 NASA 合作协议奖编号 80NSSC22M0006 的支持，并且是 NASA 科学激活组合的一部分，该项目通过与教育工作者和社区组织的合作，将学习者与真实的 NASA 科学体验联系起来。