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Guides
The NISE Network has developed many written professional learning guides designed to increase the capacity of informal science educators and scientists. Guides cover a wide variety of topics from program development, collaboration, inclusion, and implementation.
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More Types of Publications
- Publications List with Citations of externally published journal articles and professional publications
Due to copyright restrictions, only a small portion of published journal articles are archived on this website. Evaluation Reports and Research Studies
Evaluation is a process used to improve the design and function of educational experiences in informal learning environments and to measure progress toward goals.
Program Implementation, Delivery, and Facilitation
![program guide cover for A NISE Network Guide to Creating Effective Learning Experiences for Public Audiences](https://nisenet.org/sites/default/files/styles/curated_list_large_cropped/public/2020-12/program%20guide%201.jpg?h=34ead76d&itok=SjvSNfYb)
Program Development: A NISE Network Guide to Creating Effective Learning Experiences for Public Audiences
![nanodays guide cover](https://nisenet.org/sites/default/files/styles/curated_list_large_cropped/public/2020-12/nanodays%20guide%201.jpg?h=500cbc66&itok=VhK7T9xe)
NanoDays: A NISE Network Guide to Creating Activity Kits, Building Communities, and Inspiring Learning
![Gaming guide cover](https://nisenet.org/sites/default/files/styles/curated_list_large_cropped/public/2020-12/gaming%20guide%201.jpg?h=c32d6d8b&itok=_e3bijiN)
Gaming and the NISE Network: A Gameful Approach to STEM Learning Experiences
![Sustainability and Museums: Cover Guide featuring a father and young child interacting with a giant balloon](https://nisenet.org/sites/default/files/styles/curated_list_large_cropped/public/2021-05/Sustainability%20Guide_2021%20cover.jpg?h=16ec4b77&itok=gp7rVJwX)
Professional Resources for Sustainability
![Stock photo of a group of people laying on couches and the floor](https://nisenet.org/sites/default/files/styles/curated_list_large_cropped/public/images/catalog/12249/istock_000017937391small.jpg?h=c7a7de5b&itok=SWhj7_jV)
Nanotechnology and Society Guide
![cover image for the nano exhibition guide about creating a small footprint exhibition](https://nisenet.org/sites/default/files/styles/curated_list_large/public/images/catalog/Exhibition%20guide%20cover.png?itok=wxBcpxnJ)
NISE Network Guide - Nano Exhibition: Creating a Small-Footprint Exhibition with Big Impact
![forums manual cover featuring a man with a microphone in an audience asking a question](https://nisenet.org/sites/default/files/styles/curated_list_large_cropped/public/forums_manual_screen_shot_.png?h=1a5651da&itok=3zgYqCta)
Public Forums Manual
![A bearded man in an audience talking on a microphone seemingly asking a question.](https://nisenet.org/sites/default/files/styles/curated_list_large_cropped/public/images/catalog/2921/1080552361_wnmmx-l.jpg?h=2ccd76be&itok=f73SczfK)
Science Cafe Guide
Inclusion and Accessibility
![DEAI Booklet Cover showing an illustration of a diverse group of people](https://nisenet.org/sites/default/files/styles/curated_list_large_cropped/public/2022-07/nise_net_deai_booklet_07_22.jpg?h=55233ab2&itok=f2r-caFK)
Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion (DEAI) Booklet
![Translation Process Guide cover showing Latino mother and daughter having conversation about an exhibit](https://nisenet.org/sites/default/files/styles/curated_list_large_cropped/public/2022-08/Translation%20Process%20Guide%20cover.jpg?h=34177dc1&itok=k2Ix3UAP)
Translation Process Guide
![Bilingual Design Guide cover showing Latino family having conversation about an exhibit](https://nisenet.org/sites/default/files/styles/curated_list_large_cropped/public/2022-08/Bilingual%20Design%20Guide%20cover%20showing%20Latino%20family%20having%20conversation%20about%20an%20exhibit.jpg?h=34177dc1&itok=2ed28eFe)
Bilingual Design Guide
![Image of the cover for the Universal Design Guidelines for public programs in museums booklet on green background featuring three learners in front of test tubes](https://nisenet.org/sites/default/files/styles/curated_list_large/public/screen_shot_2017-11-17_at_10.38.49_am.png?itok=mHEoWt_N)
Universal Design Guidelines: Programs guide
![Image of the Universal design booklet cover featuring a blue background and a young girl interacting with a display monitor](https://nisenet.org/sites/default/files/styles/curated_list_large/public/screen_shot_2017-11-17_at_10.44.04_am.png?itok=zktB0Q7L)
Universal Design Guidelines: Exhibits
Collaborations, Experts, and Networks
![cover of the collaboration guide on blue background](https://nisenet.org/sites/default/files/styles/curated_list_large_cropped/public/2020-12/cg%201.jpg?h=683a6b95&itok=9E5QrTd2)
Museum & Community Partnerships: Collaboration Guide and additional resources
![Working with STEM Experts Guide cover including an image of expert puring a liquid and using a strainer with a girl and her family at a museum public event](https://nisenet.org/sites/default/files/styles/curated_list_large_cropped/public/2021-10/Working%20with%20STEM%20Experts%20Guide%20cover%20including%20an%20image%20of%20expert%20%20puring%20a%20liquid%20and%20using%20a%20strainer%20with%20a%20girl%20and%20her%20family%20at%20a%20museum%20public%20event%20CREDIT%20Marbles%20Kids%20Museum%20CROPPED.jpg?h=cadc161d&itok=x4URpTlL)
Working with STEM Experts: A Guide for Educators in Museums and Other Informal Learning Settings
![cover sheet image from the museums and university guide with a watercolor illustration of a museum being connected to a university with a bridge](https://nisenet.org/sites/default/files/styles/curated_list_large_cropped/public/2020-12/museum%20research%20guide%201.jpg?h=0616a086&itok=7xwSX0bs)
A Guide to Building Partnerships Between Science Museums and University-Based Research Centers
![Leading and Managing the NISE Network booklet photo cover on green background featuring a large group of educators](https://nisenet.org/sites/default/files/styles/curated_list_large/public/images/catalog/NISE%20Net%20Leaderships%20guide%20cover%20image.jpg?itok=tpflBd7c)
Leading and Managing the NISE Network: Practical Solutions for Creating a Flexible National Network
Public Engagement with Science and Science Communication
![Group of forum participants on cover of Building with Biology Public Engagement with Science guide](https://nisenet.org/sites/default/files/styles/curated_list_large_cropped/public/pes_guide_cover.jpg?h=d830ba5c&itok=9q1A2JUH)
Public Engagement with Science: A guide to creating conversations among publics and scientists for mutual learning and societal decision-making
![Let's do Chemistry Guide Design Strategies and Facilitation Techniques to Encourage Positive Attitudes Toward Learning Chemistry in Museums and Informal Settings cover](https://nisenet.org/sites/default/files/styles/curated_list_large/public/2024-03/Lets%20do%20Dhemistry%20Guide%20Design%20Strategies%20and%20Facilitation%20Techniques%20to%20Encourage%20Positive%20Attitudes%20Toward%20Learning%20Chemistry%20in%20Museums%20and%20Informal%20Settings%20COVER.jpg?itok=qZl0gcm6)
Explore Science: Let's Do Chemistry Professional Development and Training Materials; Framework and Strategies Guide
![Science Communication Workshop Title Card](https://nisenet.org/sites/default/files/styles/curated_list_large_cropped/public/images/catalog/8845/nise-scicom-thumbnail-final.jpg?h=ac448cee&itok=wPdq_WsD)
REU Science Communication Workshop Planning & Implementation Guide
![Blue Sharing Science Title Card](https://nisenet.org/sites/default/files/styles/curated_list_large/public/images/catalog/8600/nise-sharescience-thumbnail-final.jpg?itok=nd8SuXyn)
Sharing Science Workshop & Practicum Planning & Implementation Guide
![Photo of the cover for the Bringing Nano to the Public: A Collaboration Opportunity for Researchers and Museums guide](https://nisenet.org/sites/default/files/styles/curated_list_large/public/images/catalog/about/BNttP.jpg?itok=YQ_yQwcA)
Bringing Nano to the Public: A Collaboration Opportunity for Researchers and Museums
Evaluation Capacity
![TEAM Based Inquiry Guide Cover page showing image of three people talking](https://nisenet.org/sites/default/files/styles/curated_list_large/public/2021-04/TEAM%20Based%20Inquiry%20Guide%20Cover%20page.jpg?itok=7735VBIs)
Team-Based Inquiry Guide (evaluation capacity building tool)
![Evaluating the NISE Network cover image of post-it notes on a white wall.](https://nisenet.org/sites/default/files/styles/curated_list_large/public/images/catalog/Evaluation%20Guide%20cover.png?itok=eIsk7cD6)
Evaluating the NISE Network: Reflections from the Evaluation Workgroup
Learning Frameworks
![Earth and Space learning framework connecting activities to learning concepts](https://nisenet.org/sites/default/files/styles/curated_list_large/public/2021-10/Earth%20and%20Space%20learning_framework_09_24_2021%20page%201_0.jpg?itok=yyaz32t3)
Earth & Space Learning and Content Frameworks
![Let's do Chemistry Guide Design Strategies and Facilitation Techniques to Encourage Positive Attitudes Toward Learning Chemistry in Museums and Informal Settings cover](https://nisenet.org/sites/default/files/styles/curated_list_large/public/2024-03/Lets%20do%20Dhemistry%20Guide%20Design%20Strategies%20and%20Facilitation%20Techniques%20to%20Encourage%20Positive%20Attitudes%20Toward%20Learning%20Chemistry%20in%20Museums%20and%20Informal%20Settings%20COVER.jpg?itok=qZl0gcm6)
Explore Science: Let's Do Chemistry Professional Development and Training Materials; Framework and Strategies Guide
![Screen shot of the Nano learning framework screencap featuring three activities with annotation](https://nisenet.org/sites/default/files/styles/curated_list_large/public/2021-10/Nano%20learning%20framework%20screencap.jpg?itok=mZtKOtGL)
Nanoscale Informal Learning Experiences: NISE Network Learning Framework
![children dripping water on lotus leaves](https://nisenet.org/sites/default/files/styles/curated_list_large_cropped/public/images/catalog/8528/nise_net_press_photo_0011-lo.jpg?h=7dde5b8c&itok=DS5Pmmzp)
Engaging the Public in Nano Key Concepts
![cover image of the nano content map](https://nisenet.org/sites/default/files/styles/curated_list_large/public/2021-10/nano%20content%20map%20cover.jpg?itok=eFYF2_zm)
Nanoscale Science Informal Learning Experiences: NISE Network Content Map
Event Planning and Promotional Guides (by topic)
![Cover of the promotional guide](https://nisenet.org/sites/default/files/styles/curated_list_large_cropped/public/2020-12/pp%20guide%201.jpg?h=62045f9b&itok=Y9h1Qs2Q)
Explore Science: Earth & Space Event Planning and Promotion Guide
![Children and and facilitator examining color changes on a piece of paper](https://nisenet.org/sites/default/files/styles/curated_list_large_cropped/public/exsci_chem_20180219_1822.jpg?h=ecba4d93&itok=GksX1Mg6)
Explore Science: Let's Do Chemistry Event Planning and Partnership Guide
![Two actors dressed as Mary Shelley and Frankenstein's Monster interact with a family of three demonstrating how to make a battery](https://nisenet.org/sites/default/files/styles/curated_list_large_cropped/public/2020-12/f%20guide%203.jpg?h=2a9f98e0&itok=0S8AKj0s)
Frankenstein200 Planning and Promotional Materials
![Cover of the Sustainability in Science Museums Planning and Promotional Guide featuring a young learner coloring on a sheet of paper](https://nisenet.org/sites/default/files/styles/curated_list_large_cropped/public/images/catalog/planning.png?h=f6ca1f35&itok=xn26_Y9X)
Sustainability in Science Museums Planning and Promotional Guide
![family and educator using a biology activity with squeeze bottles](https://nisenet.org/sites/default/files/styles/curated_list_large_cropped/public/2020-12/bwb%20guide%201.jpg?h=fb1b0fad&itok=MHxK_Je8)
Building with Biology Event Planning and Marketing Guide
![Cover of the Zoom in Nano guide featuring girl with ribbon in her hair looking at a paper craft](https://nisenet.org/sites/default/files/styles/curated_list_large_cropped/public/2020-12/zoom%20guide%201.jpg?h=c4ee489f&itok=hke8FpNd)
Explore Science - Zoom into Nano Planning & Promotional Materials
![girl in pink shirt holds kinetic sand](https://nisenet.org/sites/default/files/styles/curated_list_large_cropped/public/images/catalog/20140921GH_531.jpg?h=77b89009&itok=f-bW81_h)
NanoDays Planning Guide