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Children with surprised faces and adults using the Frankenstein kit Battery Stack activity  - adults dressed as Mary Shelley and the Monster

Frankenstein 200 Kit

Hands-on activities and professional development resources that encourage creativity and reflection about responsible innovation, developed in celebration of the 200th anniversary of the publication of Mary Shelley's novel Frankenstein.
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Childrens using Nature of Dye chemistry activity with tools and glassware

Explore Science: Let's Do Chemistry Kit

Activities and professional development resources designed to stimulate interest, sense of relevance, and feelings of self-efficacy about chemistry.
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Children and adult investigating globes of ice in  Icy Orbs activity

Explore Science: Earth & Space Toolkits

Hands-on STEM public engagement activities and professional development resources about Earth and space science.
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All kit components and activities in Frankenstein 200 kit

Kits

Kits are a collection of STEM engagement materials and related professional resources focused on a specific topic. Kit elements are designed to complement and reinforce each other. NISE Network kits typically emphasize hands-on, social learning among members of the public, educators, and STEM professionals.
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Professional Learning for Scientists

NISE Network creates resources designed specifically for scientists and other STEM professionals. These include tools and guides on science communication, methods for engaging the public, and ways to enhance collaborations.
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Educators watching Star Formation activity

Professional Learning for Educators

NISE Network has many resources designed for informal educators who work in museums, university outreach centers, and other out-of-school settings. These include training materials for our educational products, tools and guides related to engaging public audiences in learning about current science, and information about developing and strengthening collaborations.
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Man standing with microphone in a group forum discussing STEM topics societal implications

Forums

Forums provide opportunities for thoughtful consideration of the relationship between science, technology, and society. Older youth and adults participate in one- to two-hour facilitated discussions that promote exploration and foster dialogue and deliberation.
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Posters for the Earth & Space kit

Promotional Materials

Promotional and marketing materials for educational events and activities include logos, color and font specifications, photos, and customizable ads.
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Players hands moving blocks on board in Moon Adventure Game

Games and Interactive Media

Games for STEM learning provide fun motivating challenges and foster positive social interactions. They include card games, board games, collaborative group challenges, and interactive media.
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OMSI solar eclipse event

Events

NISE Net offers many opportunities for informal science educators to grow professionally via webinars and conferences. We also offer public events at our museums to engage the public with hands-on science, forums, and science cafes.
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Family watching the solar eclipse safely

Big STEM Celebrations

STEM celebrations bring us together for important themes, special events, and historical anniversaries.
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Community

The NISE Network is a community of informal science educators and scientists. Our community is extensive and there are many ways you and your institution can engage us and our partners. By participating with any part of NISE Net, you are now part of our community!
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Children participating in Creek Week in North Carolina making observations and recording data outdoors

STEM Learning Ecosystems

Museums, libraries, schools, and many other community organizations offer programs and environments that are specially designed for lifelong learning. STEM learning ecosystems bring these organizations together support learning throughout a lifetime: at home, at school, at work, and in the community.
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family looking at icy orb activity

Impact

Through the combined efforts of our partners, the NISE Network has a powerful impact on communities across the US.
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Educator and learner talking about an Earth and Space activity

Training Videos

Training videos are designed to show facilitation strategies for specific hands-on activities, share specific activity content and background information, and model best practices in public engagement.
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Online Workshop Recordings

The NISE Network hosts a series of free one-hour online workshops to create opportunities for network partners from across the United States to share resources, collaborate with each other and generate new ideas in professional learning. All workshops are recorded and archived for later viewing.
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Family doing the Pocket Solar System activity

Educational Resources

The NISE Network’s educational materials are designed to explore current STEM with a wide range of public audiences in informal learning settings.
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Voyage through the Solar System Breath of Fresh Air activity with children measuring liquid droppers with graduated cylinders

Voyage through the Solar System: Breath of Fresh Air

In this activity, learners do an experiment that demonstrates some of the science concepts involved in keeping breathable air available on the International Space Station.
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Voyage through the Solar System Space Souvenir activity showing  a medallion

Voyage through the Solar System: Space Souvenir

In this activity, learners make their own mission medallion with foil and cardboard!
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Voyage through the Solar System Build a Moon Base Camp learners using building bricks

Voyage through the Solar System: Build a Moon Base Camp

In this activity, learners use building blocks to design and construct a base on the moon that allows explorers to survive and thrive!
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Mission Future exhibition entry sign

Mission Future exhibition opens at Arizona Science Center

March 30, 2023
Paul Martin, ASU
Mission Future: Arizona 2045 is a 2,500 square foot interactive exhibition developed by Arizona State University (ASU) in collaboration with Arizona Science Center, NASA, and numerous additional local and national partners.
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Sustainable Futures

Public engagement programs and professional resources related to sustainability and museums
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Half of the blue marble for Earth Day hero

Earth Day

A compilation of resources for engaging the public in the Earth, Earth Day, and Earth science. Resources can be used for celebrating Earth Day April 22, Earth Week, and Earth Month.
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Sun, Earth, Universe exhibition Birdseye view of visitors interacting with exhibits

Sun, Earth, Universe Exhibition Host Resources

An interactive exhibition designed to engage museum visitors in Earth and space science. Host resources include educator guide, technical manual, promotional materials, logos, signage, and ways add on to the exhibition.
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