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Purple NanoDays logo - the Biggest Event for the Smallest Science

NanoDays 2009 Digital Kit

Public programs, hands-on activities, and professional development resources about nanoscale science, engineering, and technology and their impact on society.
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Partner Highlight: Children’s Museum of Eau Claire's "Science Troupe" Visits SMM!

September 30, 2016
Christina Leavell
At the end of summer 2016, our friends at the Children’s Museum of Eau Claire dropped by the Science Museum of Minnesota for a behind-the-scenes look around the museum. With them they brought the "Eau Claire Science Troupe" summer camp...
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Children and adults using NanodDays Hands-on Sunblock activity from a past NanoDays event at Highland Road Park Observatory in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Partner Highlight: NanoDays activities and solar viewing at the 13th annual NanoDays event at Highland Road Park Observatory in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

July 1, 2022
Catherine McCarthy, Arizona State University
For the thirteenth consecutive year at Highland Road Park Observatory in Baton Rouge, LA, big things in the Universe took a backseat to all things tiny! Dr. Juana Moreno and her colleagues from Louisiana State University Department of Physics & Astronomy returned to the observatory for another public celebration of nanotechnology in spring 2022.
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Partner Highlight: Carnegie Science Center hosts Space Out Astronomy Weekend

December 16, 2020
Brad Peroney, Carnegie Science Center
Space Out Astronomy Weekend is Carnegie Science Center’s annual celebration of all things astronomy.
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2010 Network Wide Meeting - Concurrent Sessions

Tuesday, October 26 1. Teacher...
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Partner Highlight: NISE Network Activities Add More Learning Opportunities to a Rural Central Pennsylvania Children’s Museum

November 3, 2020
Lisa Ditty, Lykens Valley Children's Museum
Lykens Valley Children’s Museum’s (LVCM) “Launch Into Learning” space inspired exhibition debuted with new exhibits, and a space shuttle, for children to explore and new STEM stations from the National Informal STEM Education Network (NISE Network) for even more hands-on learning about space.
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NISE Network Year in Review 2023

January 2, 2024
Catherine McCarthy, Arizona State University
When reflecting on this past year, we are filled with gratitude to be able to collaborate with all of you! This past year we continued to increase our capacity as professionals and organizations to engage the public in STEM topics throughout the United States. Our strength as a Network comes from our collaboration as dedicated professionals, and our impact comes from the work we all do to engage our local communities.
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Kentucky Science Center

Partner Highlight: A Few of our Favorite Things at the Kentucky Science Center

January 4, 2022
Andrew Spence, Kentucky Science Center
Staff from the Kentucky Science Center take a look back at some of their favorite NISE Network resources over the past decade.
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Man Standing Proudly with 350 STEM Learning Kits

Voyage through the Solar System Kits Awarded to 350 Partners

July 20, 2023
Christina Leavell
Details about the Explore Science: Voyage through the Solar System physical and digital kit, available by late August 2023.
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2021 Summer Astrophotos Challenges teaser

Participate in the 2021 Summer NASA's Astrophoto Challenges

July 7, 2021
Dean Frias, Arizona State University
What's going on with the Galaxy #M87? How does its supermassive black hole impact the entire galaxy? Encourage your learners to explore more about M87, the target for this season of NASA's #AstrophotoChallenges
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2007 Annual Meeting Proceedings

Proceedings Wednesday Keynote "Please...
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Partner Highlight: “Under the Stars” with the Science of Webb and the Lykens Valley Children’s Museum in Pennsylvania

August 11, 2022
Christina Leavell
Partner Highlight: Lykens Valley Children's Museum hosts multiple events to celebrate the James Webb Space Telescope.
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Newsletter: May 2024

May 2024 NETWORK NEWS Association of Children's Museums InterActivity Conference 2024 We are looking forward to seeing many NISE Network partners at this year’s conference May 15-17, 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin. If you are attending, please stop by our booth
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Newsletter: March 2024

MARCH 2024 NETWORK NEWS 2024 Total Solar Eclipse - Monday, April 8, 2024 On Monday, April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will be seen in the US from Texas to Maine. States on the path of totality include: Texas
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Newsletter: February 2024

FEBRUARY 2024 NETWORK NEWS 2024 Total Solar Eclipse - Monday, April 8, 2024 On Monday, April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will be seen in the US from Texas to Maine. States on the path of totality include: Texas
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Newsletter: December 2023

DECEMBER 2023 NETWORK NEWS NASA Langley Research Center Open House: The Museum of Life and Science, El Futuro, and El Centro Hispano Open Opportunities for Hispanic Families On October 21, 2023, after seven years since the last open house, NASA
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Newsletter: November 2023

NOVEMBER 2023 NETWORK NEWS Partners Celebrate the 2023 Annular Solar Eclipse We are thrilled to hear so much positivity from partners about their events to celebrate the October 14, 2023 Annular Solar Eclipse! It’s wonderful to hear stories and see
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Newsletter: September 2023

SEPTEMBER 2023 NETWORK NEWS Preparing for Solar Eclipses - New Slideshow and Workshop Recording Now Available! Two major solar eclipses are coming to North America on Saturday, October 14, 2023 and Monday, April 8, 2024. Even if you are not
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Newsletter: July 2023

JULY 2023 NETWORK NEWS Build a Human Habitat on Mars exhibit shipped to 52 locations throughout the United States Build a Human Habitat on Mars is a hands-on exhibit designed to inspire, engage, and educate the next generation of explorers
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Newsletter: June 2023

JUNE 2023 NETWORK NEWS Summer STEM Fun The summer months are full of opportunities to engage children and adults in STEM topics and take time to observe the natural world around us. Many of your institutions are already deep into
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Newsletter: March 2023

MARCH 2023 NETWORK NEWS Looking for fun activities for Brain Awareness Week in March? Try the NISE Network's new set of activities to inspire reflection and conversation about future neurotechnologies. Activities available for digital download include: What Makes us Human
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Newsletter: February 2023

FEBRUARY 2023 NETWORK NEWS Talking with children about tragic events There is a lot going on in our world right now. Parents, caregivers, and educators can all play an important role in helping children recover from exposure to tragic events
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Newsletter: December 2022

DECEMBER 2022 NETWORK NEWS Grateful for Our Community As we near the close of 2022, we wanted to say how thankful we are for all the members of the NISE Network community and for your efforts to engage your local
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Newsletter: November 2022

NOVEMBER 2022 NETWORK NEWS Eyes to the Skies for the Lunar Eclipse! Early morning on Tuesday November 8th A Lunar Eclipse will be visible throughout North America in the very early morning on Tuesday November 8th. On the West Coast
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Newsletter: October 2022

OCTOBER 2022 NETWORK NEWS National Chemistry Week Get those “Fabulous Fibers” ready, because National Chemistry Week (NCW) is right around the corner! This year’s event is October 16-22 with the theme Fabulous Fibers: The Chemistry of Fabrics. Check out these
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