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"BrainFest: A Cerebral Celebration" with Pacific Science Center, the Allen Institute, & the University of Washington

April 26, 2024
Claire Weichselbaum, PhD, Allen Institute
Pacific Science Center celebrated Brain Awareness Week with BrainFest: A Cerebral Celebration on March 16, 2024. Scientists from the Allen Institute and students from the University of Washington hosted activity stations throughout the science center, which included resources from the NISE Network's Changing Brains kit.
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What should I do with my used solar eclipse safety viewing glasses?

April 10, 2024
Catherine McCarthy, Arizona State University
Tips for storing and donating solar eclipse safety viewing glasses after the eclipse?
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Montana State University Celebrates World Quantum Day 2024

March 29, 2024
Christina Leavell, Arizona State University
Montana State University's First World Quantum Day celebration is April 14, 2024, and they are celebrating in a big way with educators across Montana.
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New Publication "Celebrating the Wonder of Science in the Shadow"

March 5, 2024
Catherine McCarthy, Arizona State University
The Bulletin of the of the American Astronomical Society (BAAS) has published a new special issue entitled, "Celebrating the Wonder of Science in the Shadow," intended to document how professional scientists, educational outreach professionals, community scientists, teachers, students, amateur astronomers, artists, park rangers, other professionals, and individuals of all ages provide eclipse-related outreach, science, viewing experiences, demonstrations and observations, community science experiments, and other related experiences.
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Partner Highlight: Landesmedienzentrum Baden-Württemberg in Karlsruhe, Germany Translates the NISE Network's "Games for the Future" Activities

March 5, 2024
Christina Leavell, Arizona State University
A German translation of the NISE Network's "Games for the Future" activities is now available!
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Partner Highlight: Arizona State University Engages Learners with the Neuro Futures Card Game During Emerging Technologies Experience

February 9, 2024
Christina Leavell, Arizona State University
Partner Highlight about ASU staff using the Neuro Futures Card game during January 2024 Annual Winter School Event on Emerging Technologies.
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To See or Not to See: A Recurring Question About Holding Eclipse Events Off the Path of Totality

February 9, 2024
Christina Leavell, Arizona State University
A personal story to answer the often asked question regarding eclipse events off the path of totality.
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Free public engagement resources to prepare for April 8, 2024 Solar Eclipse

February 6, 2024
Catherine McCarthy, Arizona State University
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, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. All of North America will have at least a partial solar eclipse (if skies are clear). The NISE Network has prepared resources to help you plan ahead to engage public audiences in your community:
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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.
Society for Neuroscience 2023 conference Neuro Futures card game displayed on table

Changing Brains activities and poster at Society for Neuroscience conference

December 13, 2023
Catherine McCarthy, Arizona State University
A poster about the Changing Brains project entitled “New Tools for Neuroethics Engagement: Mutual Learning through Card Games & More,” was presented at the Society for Neuroscience annual conference Neuroscience 2023 held in Washington DC. Claire Weichselbaum and Jayatri Das also facilitated the Changing Brains activities, including the Neuro Futures card game, with conference attendees at the Dana Foundation reception.