NISE Network Blog
Applications for Sun, Earth, Universe Exhibition are due May 1, 2018.
February 7, 2018
Catherine McCarthy, Science Museum of Minnesota
In collaboration with NASA, the National Informal STEM Education Network (NISE Net) is pleased to offer eligible institutions the opportunity to apply for a free Sun, Earth, Universe exhibition. The Sun, Earth, Universe exhibition is an engaging and interactive museum...
Announcing the Building with Biology "Editing Our Evolution" forum and stipend recipients!
February 5, 2018
David Sittenfeld, Museum of Science
List of Building with Biology 2018 “Editing Our Evolution” Forum Sites
Frankenstein200 Comes to Life!
February 5, 2018
Bob Beard, Arizona State University
Frankenstein! The name conjures up imagery of dank, electrified labs and mysterious, unnatural creations overseen by a solitary, wild-eyed doctor. No one but the most stout hearted would dare enter this realm and participate in the arcane experiments within. Contrast...
NISE Net's 2018 Explore Science: Earth & Space Physical Toolkits Shipped!
February 1, 2018
Ali Jackson, Sciencenter
In collaboration with NASA, the National Informal STEM Education Network (NISE Network) has assembled a *NEW* set of engaging, hands-on Earth and space science experiences with connections to science, technology, and society. The physical toolkits have shipped and are on their way to 250 partners across the United States!
Partner Highlight: A Tale of the Twin Cities and Frankenstein
January 28, 2018
Christina Leavell, Science Museum of Minnesota
January 2018 marked the 200th anniversary of Mary Shelley’s creation of science fiction, and the creature that has become a “living” legend. There are countless retellings of the original story that the then only 20-year-old Shelley wrote. The image of the monster is alive and well today in toys, TV, you name it - but what about the science behind this tale and the relevant connections to responsible innovation that still resonate today?
2018 Explore Science: Earth & Space Digital Toolkit blogpost
January 22, 2018
Ali Jackson, Sciencenter
In collaboration with NASA, the NISE Network has assembled a *NEW* set of engaging, hands-on Earth and space science experiences with connections to science, technology, and society.
NISE Network Year in Review 2017
January 3, 2018
Rae Ostman, Arizona State University
This past year was busy and successful, as hundreds of NISE Network partners across the country participated in Network projects! It’s exciting to have so many organizations dedicated to engaging people in their local communities in learning about current STEM research. Here are some of our favorite Network moments of 2017, together with some indicators of the impact we achieve working together.
Another Award for the DIY Nano App!
December 28, 2017
Darrell Porcello, University of California, Berkeley
The DIY Nano app has recently been named one of the top 60 education apps available by the UK tutoring site Tutora, which scored high marks in the category for children ages 6-10 years. DIY Nano provides free, easy to use, hands-on activities at your fingertips. Each activity includes material lists, step-by-step instructions, and detailed explanations. DIY Nano is available for iPhones and iPads.
Partner Highlight: Outcomes from the American Chemical Society’s 2017 National Chemistry Week
December 28, 2017
Lily Raines, American Chemical Society
In 2017, the American Chemical Society (ACS) celebrated the 30th anniversary of one of our most successful outreach campaigns, National Chemistry Week. With a new theme each year, the overall goal of the program is to show the general public how chemistry is involved in every aspect of our daily lives, and so topics have ranged from chemistry in art, in food, in the movies, and in sports.
Developing Hands-on Chemistry Activities through Design-Based Research
December 7, 2017
David Sittenfeld, Emily Hostetler, Susan Heilman, Angela Damery, and Becky Smick from Museum of Science; and Thor Carlson, Science Museum of Minnesota
Our ChemAttitudes activity developers have been working closely with their partners from the project research team through a process called design-based research. Read their reflections about their experiences in testing, refining, and revising their creations as part of this national project to improve informal learning about chemistry.