The NISE Network's projects are generously supported by the following funders.
Without their vital support these efforts would not be possible.
We sincerely thank our funders for their generous support.
Project Funding Acknowledgements
Engaging Hispanic Communities Initiative
Years: 2022-2025
Engaging Hispanic Communities in Authentic NASA Science: Broadening Participation in Science Activation through Local Partnerships and National Networks
Funded by NASA Science Mission Directorate Science Activation program
Acknowledgement:
This material is based upon work supported by NASA under cooperative agreement award number 80NSSC22M0122. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
Sparking Interest in STEM Among Hispanic Learners Nationwide Through Meaningful Connections to NASA Explorations and Discoveries
Funded by NASA Teams Engaging Affiliated Museums and Informal Institutions (TEAM II)
Acknowledgement:
This material is based upon work supported by NASA under cooperative agreement award number 80NSSC22M0100. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
Making Waves With Radio
Funded by the National Science Foundation through BSCS Science Learning
Years: 2020-2024
Acknowledgement:
This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant Number DRL 2053160. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the National Science Foundation.
Voyage through the Solar System
Years: 2021-2024
Acknowledgement:
This material is based upon work supported by NASA under award number 80NSSC21M0082. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
Changing Brains
Funded by the Dana Foundation and The Kavli Foundation
Years: 2018-2023
Acknowledgement:
This work is supported by the Dana Foundation and The Kavli Foundation. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the supporting foundations.
STEM Learning Ecosystems
In collaboration with NASA through Arizona State University
Years: 2021-2025
Acknowledgement:
This material is based upon work supported by NASA under cooperative agreement award number 80NSSC21M0007. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
Space and Earth Informal STEM Education (SEISE) project
In collaboration with NASA through Arizona State University (2018-2020) and the Science Museum of Minnesota (2016-2017).
Years: 2016-2022
Products include:
Explore Science: Earth & Space toolkits
Sun, Earth, Universe exhibition
Acknowledgement:
This material is based upon work supported by NASA under cooperative agreement award numbers NNX16AC67A and 80NSSC18M0061. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
Moon Adventure Game
In collaboration with NASA through Arizona Science Center.
Years: 2019-2021
Products include: Moon Adventure Game (2020)
Acknowledgement:
This material is based upon work supported by NASA under grant number 80NSSC18K1219. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
Build a Mars Habitat
In collaboration with NASA through Science Museum of Minnesota.
Years: 2020-2022
Acknowledgement:
This material is based upon work supported by NASA under Grant Number 80NSSC20M0030. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
Sustainability in Science and Technology Museums
Years: 2019-2020, 2016-2017 (Through the Rob and Melani Walton Foundation as part of Arizona State University’s Rob and Melani Walton Sustainability in Science and Technology Museums initiative)
Years: 2020-2023 (Through the Institute of Museum and Library Services)
Products include: Sustainability Fellowship workshops and SustainABLE kit
Acknowledgement:
This program is made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, Grant Number MG-245910-OMS-20.
This program is a continuation of the Sustainability Fellowship program established through support from the Rob and Melani Walton Foundation as part of Arizona State University’s Rob and Melani Walton Sustainability in Science and Technology Museums initiative.
Citizen Science, Civics, and Resilient Communities (CSCRC)
Funded by NOAA through the Museum of Science.
Years: 2020-2021
Acknowledgement:
This material was prepared using federal funds under award NA18SEC0080008 from NOAA. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of NOAA or the US Department of Commerce.
ChemAttitudes
Funded by the National Science Foundation through the Museum of Science.
Years: 2016-2021
Products include: Explore Science: Let's Do Chemistry kit
Acknowledgement:
This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant Number DRL 1612482. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the National Science Foundation.
Howtosmile At-Home Activities
Funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Children's Creativity Museum
Years: 2020-2022
Acknowledgement:
This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services #CAGML-246996-OMLS-20.
Frankenstein200
Funded by the National Science Foundation through Arizona State University.
Increasing Learning and Efficacy about Emerging Technologies through
Transmedia Engagement by the Public in Science-in-Society Activities
Years: 2015-2019
Products include: Frankenstein200 kit
Acknowledgement:
This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant Number DRL-1516684. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.
Building with Biology
Multi-Site Public Engagement with Synthetic Biology (MSPES)
Funded by the National Science Foundation through the Museum of Science.
Years: 2014-2017
Products include: Building with Biology kit
Acknowledgement:
This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant Number DRL 1421179. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.
Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network
Funded by the National Science Foundation through the Museum of Science.
Years: 2005-2017
Products include: The NISE Network created a wide range of educational and professional development materials including: NanoDays kits, Museum & Community Partnerships project, Explore Science: Zoom into Nano kits, Nano mini-exhibition, whatisnano.org website, professional development, and mini-grants
Acknowledgement:
This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Award Numbers 0532536 and 0940143.
Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this product are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Foundation.