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Engineering
A compilation of engineering hands-on educational and professional development resources. Also included are resources for annual events including National Engineers Week, Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day, National Robotics Week, International Women in Engineering Day, and more.
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![Perseid Meteor Shower - a meteor streaks across the sky 2016 in Spruce Knob West Virginia Credit NASA Bill Ingalls](https://nisenet.org/sites/default/files/styles/curated_list_large_cropped/public/2021-07/Perseid%20Meteor%20Shower%20-%20a%20meteor%20streaks%20across%20the%20sky%202016%20in%20Spruce%20Knob%20West%20Virginia%20Credit%20NASA%20Bill%20Ingalls.jpg?h=15d64c94&itok=3ih2fyDS)
Astronomy
A compilation of astronomy and space science hands-on activities and resources. Also included are connections to celestial events (meteor showers, lunar eclipses, solar eclipses, full moons, and planetary events) and annual events such as Asteroid Day, Yuri's Night, Astronomy Week, and more.
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Brain and Neuroscience
A collection of public engagement and professional development resources about the brain, neuroscience, and neuro-ethics. Also included are resources for annual events including Brain Awareness Week, World Brain Day, Mental Wellness Month, and more public engagement events.
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![Two learners observe the Sun with a solarscope in a grassy field](https://nisenet.org/sites/default/files/styles/curated_list_large_cropped/public/exsci_space_promo_2019_20181018_1032_edit.jpg?h=81faf404&itok=T-xWw9Mx)
Outside Activities
A collection of activities designed for use in the outdoors or those that can be easily adapted to use outside. These activities can work well in different outdoor settings including nature centers, summer camps, parks, and playgrounds.
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Books, Reading, and Storytelling
A compilation of STEM read-aloud storybooks, storytelling, companion hands-on activities, lists of STEM books and biographies, library collaboration resources, and annual events such as Summer Reading Programs and National Children's Book Week. Also included are resources for STEM tactile and Braille books for visually impaired participants.
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![Girl using paint in nebula spin art activity](https://nisenet.org/sites/default/files/styles/curated_list_large_cropped/public/2021-12/Nebula%20Spin%20Art%20ExSci_Space_20191111_0278.jpg?h=b2774bcf&itok=UrHJdm8w)
Browse by Themes and Topics
Curated collections of hands-on activities and resources by themes and STEM topics.
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STEAM - Creative Expression
A collection of STEAM hands-on activities and resources that integrate creative expression including the arts (humanities, language dance, drama, music, visual arts, design and new media).
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![Battery Stack activity components](https://nisenet.org/sites/default/files/styles/curated_list_large/public/images/catalog/batterystack1.jpg?itok=NUPq0_u_)
Energy
A compilation of energy public engagement resources and activities; topics focus on energy sources, transmission, and storage including: electricity, solar photovoltaic panels, batteries, electromagnetic spectrum, and transmission using graphene. Also included are resources for annual events including Static Electricity Day, Nuclear Science Week, Earth Day, and National Chemistry Week
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![Two children extracting visible DNA from wheat germ in Building with Biology kit](https://nisenet.org/sites/default/files/styles/curated_list_large_cropped/public/images/catalog/BwBSeeDNA2-X2.jpg?h=1c9b88c9&itok=-1yOsTGe)
Genetics
A compilation of resources about genetics including DNA, genes, genetic engineering, and synthetic biology.
These resources may be useful for incorporating into annual events such as DNA Day and events focused on human health, genetics, and biology.
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Computer Science
A compilation of public engagement computing and computer science resources. Also included are resources for annual events including CS Week and the Hour of Code.
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