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The Franklin Institute

Partner Highlight: Tackling the Future of Human Genome Editing One Conversation at a Time at The Franklin Institute

October 4, 2018
Jayatri Das, The Franklin Institute
What’s the future of human genome editing? The Philadelphia community tackled this question at The Franklin Institute’s Editing Our Evolution forum on September 15, 2018. As chief bioscientist at the Institute, I’ve been anticipating this event for a long time...
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Explore Science: Let's Do Chemistry kit

Partners Unpack Their Explore Science: Let's Do Chemistry Kits!

October 4, 2018
Kayla Berry, Museum of Science
The NISE Network's Explore Science: Let's Do Chemistry kit has been sent to 250 partners all across the U.S. for use during National Chemistry Week (October 21-27, 2018) or for other chemistry and public outreach events being hosted between October and December. Check out the partner excitement and anticipation as they receive, unpack, and prepare to host their own Explore Science: Let's Do Chemistry events!
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Online Workshop Recording: Learn More About the 2019 Explore Science: Earth & Space Toolkit

Online professional development workshop recording (2018).
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Explore Science: Let's Do Chemistry kit - Report

In collaboration with the American...
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Gum and Chocolate

In this activity, learners practice observation and prediction skills as they experience an interesting chemical reaction in their mouths by chewing chocolate and gum at the same time.
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Atoms to Atoms Card Game - training guide and materials

In this training exercise, learners will play a game where they assign descriptive terms to chemistry-related phrases and discuss why they feel that way.
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Newsletter: September 2018

NETWORK NEWS Sun, Earth, Universe exhibition awarded locations announced In collaboration with NASA, the NISE Network is pleased to award 52 selected institutions a free copy of the Sun, Earth, Universe exhibition, which is a new, engaging and interactive exhibition
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Online Workshop Recording: Explore Science: Let’s Do Chemistry Kit & Celebrate National Chemistry Week (October 21-27, 2018)!

Online professional development workshop recording (2018).
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Editing Our Evolution Forums: Facilitating a National Dialogue on Human Genome Editing

September 11, 2018
David Sittenfeld, Museum of Science
Organizers at 28 informal science education institutions hosted the project’s newest Editing Our Evolution forum between February and September. Host sites have included universities, science centers, community biolabs, and other kinds of public spaces. The Editing Our Evolution forum was developed with input from synthetic biologists, social scientists, informal science educators, and other stakeholders. The three forum scenarios each focus on a different case study in which participants consider the perspective of an individual who is affected by a genetic disease.
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California Academy of Sciences

Partner Highlight: Hands-On Demonstrations with Digital Visualizations: Creating Dynamic Learning Environments at the California Academy of Sciences

September 7, 2018
Hannah Kang, Morrison Planetarium at the California Academy of Sciences
The Morrison Planetarium presenter team at the California Academy of Sciences was fortunate enough to receive the Earth & Space toolkits for 2017 and 2018. Planetarium presenters have featured these demonstrations on our museum floor multiple times, including at our weekly “cocktails and science” NightLife adult events. NISE Net hands-on demonstrations help us address some of the hottest topics in astronomy, from gravitational waves to the possibility of exoplanetary life.
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