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This online presentation and discussion covers the science behind four of the 2018 Explore Science: Earth & Space toolkit activities - Magnetic Fields, Craters, Paper Mountains, and Stomp Rockets. After a brief overview of each activity and its materials, our...

National Chemistry Week is the annual community event of the American Chemical Society (ACS). This year's National Chemistry Week theme is "The Sweet Side of Chemistry - Candy", showcasing the chemistry involved in candy and confections. In this online brown-bag...

This is a recording of a NISE Network online brown-bag conversation held in 2014. This brown-bag conversation covers tips and best practices for incorporating nano into summer camps. Presented by: Angela Ameling of the Hawaii Children’s Discovery Center, Michele Laverty...

On August 21st, 2017, communities all across the US will gather to witness a truly historic event, a total solar eclipse. Do you have your plans finalized for the big event? It's not too late! If you’re still looking for...

Amateur astronomers, research scientists, and other experts, are often enthusiastic volunteers and eager to share their excitement for astronomy with the public. In this workshop, presenters shared info on how to find local experts and effectively collaborate with them to...

Did you see that book or those digital files about something called Team-Based Inquiry (TBI) in your NanoDays kit? Are you wondering what they are all about? Join us as we talk about Team-Based Inquiry, an evaluation-capacity building process developed...

During this online workshop we heard from our project partner, the American Chemical Society, and discussed National Chemistry Week, online resources, and ways museums and chemists can collaborate on public chemistry events. Network partners also provided a look into the...

On your mark, get set, explore your new Building with Biology 2016 kit! Join us as we walk you through your new public engagement kit filled with hands-on activities, a public forum, and educational and professional development resources about synthetic...

Held in 2013, this online brown-bag conversation provides examples of real nano products so you can incorporate them in your current demonstrations and visitor conversations. It may even inspire ideas for a new program or demonstration! Presented by: Frank Kusiak...

Take events using the Explore Science: Earth & Space toolkits to the next level by partnering with NASA's Solar System Ambassadors and local Night Sky Network member astronomy groups. Listen to how other NISE Net partners incorporated these talented and...

This conversation provides an introduction to NISE Net’s new Museum & Community Partnerships project, which will support efforts by Network partners to develop or improve existing partnerships with local community-based organizations. Through these partnerships, museums will be able to extend...

Second in a series of free online brown bag conversations about the Nano mini-exhibition, presenters discussed strategies for marketing the Nano mini-exhibition. They went over promotional materials developed by the NISE Network for the exhibit, the development process, and provided...

In this first in a series of brown bags about the Nano mini-exhibition, we take a look at different approaches to training staff and volunteers to work with the Nano mini-exhibition. We will review the NISE Network resources available to...

In 2016, 200 Building with Biology kits were distributed to museums and informal science education organizations around the country. Kit recipients hosted events with hands-on activities and forum programs that fostered public engagement with science about synthetic biology. This online...

Afterschool programs provide unique opportunities to engage children of all ages in an out-of-the-classroom environment. No matter the content, these programs serve youth by offering development beyond the classroom, often with real-world experiences and mentoring from local experts. Join us...

NISE Net partners have adapted NanoDays activities to extend and increase engagement and understanding of nano in their local communities. In this online brown-bag conversation, presenters explored ways to identify the need and what steps their museums have taken to...

This is a recording of a NISE Network online brown-bag conversation held in 2014 that focuses on how institutions can offer bilingual programming and reach underserved audiences using NISE resources. Specific topics include methods for recruiting floor facilitators and marketing...

The Girl Scouts announced a new set of STEM badges in 2017! Join us to learn about the new badges, and how science museums can successfully partner with their local Girl Scout troops. We'll be joined by STEM Strategy staff...

Planning for the August 21st, 2017 Total Solar Eclipse? This recorded online presentation and discussion covers the science behind the 2017 total solar eclipse that will cross the continental United States from Oregon to South Carolina, and provides suggestions for...

New science, like nano, can be misused, misconstrued, or co-opted by greed. This online brown-bag conversation, Nanotechnology and Pseudoscience, explores how to identify poor science and will examine how the word 'nanotechnology' has been used to sell a variety of...

This summer Girl Scouts of the USA are releasing a new set of Space Science badges for Daisy, Brownie and Junior girls. Join us to learn more about Girl Scouts’ STEM strategy, their new Space Science badges, and ways science...

Hear about the resources the Building with Biology evaluation team has created to understand what public visitors at 2016 Building with Biology events learn from their experiences and value about their participation. This webinar is required for sites that have...

This is a recording of a NISE Network online brown-bag conversation held in 2013, which discussed the mini-grant program and helped mini-grant applicants refine their project ideas. Presented by: Eli Bossin of the Museum of Science, Boston and Christina Akers...

This online presentation covered strategies for finding and connecting additional NASA and Earth and space science related resources. NISE Net Earth & Space Content Expert, Lindsay Bartolone, one of the leaders behind NASAWavelength.org, guided participants through NASA'S Science Mission Directorate's...

The Nano mini-exhibition was designed to have a very wide reach, with hosts in multiple settings across the United States. Thus, a large part of the development process was dedicated to creating tools to make the exhibition welcoming and accessible...