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Earth Science Showcase โ€“ Kids Art Collection

Earth Science Showcase โ€“ Kids Art Collection

  • NASA’s Earth Science Division showcased its work at an event for kids, where they shared their favorite things about the Earth through art.
  • The showcase featured a variety of artwork created by children aged 2.5 to 9 years old, including pieces on wildlife, the color blue, Hawaii, and abstract designs.
  • One of the artworks, “eARTh” by an anonymous artist, was particularly notable for its creative use of lowercase letters and symbols.
  • The event aimed to inspire young minds about Earth science and encourage them to explore their interests in the field.
  • The showcase is part of NASA’s efforts to engage with the public and promote STEM education, highlighting the importance of science communication and outreach.

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On April 16, 2025, the Earth Science Division at NASA’s Ames Research Center in Silicon Valley held an Earth Science Showcase to share its work with the center and their families. As part of this event, kids were invited to share something they like about the Earth. These are their masterpieces.

Sora U. Age 9. “Wildlife”

A child's drawing displays five circleas: one with green trees, one with an orange tiger, one with a bird on a tree branch, one with a yellow flower, and one with a capybara swimming.
Sora U. Age 9. “Wildlife”

Wesley P. Age 2.5. “Pale Blue”

Blue and green squiggles on white paper, in roughly circular shapes.
Wesley P. Age 2.5. “Pale Blue”

Kira U. Age 5. “Hawaii”

A child's drawing, marker on white paper: a rainbow with clouds at each end, and an ocean beneath it full of fish. In the middle is a girl with pigtails and a dress, colored in yellow.
Kira U. Age 5. “Hawaii”

Anonymous. “eARTh”

Marker drawn on white paper: stick figure-style tree outline, with purple clouds, a red bird, a blue butterfly, a pink flower, a pink heart, and a blue and green globe.
Anonymous. “eARTh”

Brooks P. Age 8mo. “Squiggles”

Blue and green squiggles on white paper, in roughly circular shapes.
Brooks P. Age 8mo. “Squiggles”

About the Author

Milan Loiacono

Milan Loiacono

Science Communication Specialist

Milan Loiacono is a science communication specialist for the Earth Science Division at NASA Ames Research Center.

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Q. Who held an Earth Science Showcase event at NASA’s Ames Research Center?
A. The Earth Science Division at NASA’s Ames Research Center.

Q. What was the purpose of the Earth Science Showcase event?
A. To share its work with the center and their families, and to invite kids to share something they like about the Earth.

Q. Who were some of the participants in the Earth Science Showcase event?
A. Kids who shared their masterpieces about the Earth, including Sora U., Wesley P., Kira U., Brooks P., and an anonymous contributor.

Q. What was one of the artworks created by a 9-year-old participant?
A. A piece titled “Wildlife” created by Sora U.

Q. Who is the science communication specialist behind the event?
A. Milan Loiacono, who works for the Earth Science Division at NASA’s Ames Research Center.

Q. What was the age of one of the participants when they created their artwork?
A. 2.5 years old (Wesley P.) and 8 months old (Brooks P.).

Q. Where did another participant create their artwork?
A. Hawaii (Kira U.).

Q. What is the title of an anonymous contributor’s artwork?
A. “eARTh”.

Q. Who wrote about the event on April 25, 2025?
A. Milan Loiacono.

Q. What was the date of the Earth Science Showcase event?
A. April 16, 2025.