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Sun, Earth, Universe exhibition Birdseye view of visitors interacting with exhibits

Ready for Launch!

March 1, 2018
Ethan Kruszka, Science Museum of Minnesota
In January 2018, four test copies of the Design>Build>Test engineering activity exhibit from the Sun, Earth, Universe exhibition were deployed to the following satellite locations: Science Museum of Minnesota (Saint Paul, MN), Museum of Science (Boston, MA), Sciencenter (Ithaca, NY)...
Explore Science Let's Do Chemistry logo - 3 hexagons, gold with test tube symbol, blue with goggles, red with molecule symbol

Applications for Free Physical Explore Science: Let's Do Chemistry Kit of Hands-on Activities Due June 1, 2018

February 28, 2018
Kayla Berry, Museum of Science
The National Informal STEM Education Network (NISE Net) is pleased to offer free Explore Science: Let’s Do Chemistry kits to eligible institutions in the United States. In collaboration with the American Chemical Society(ACS), the NISE Network has assembled a set...
2018 National DNA Day

Celebrate the 15th Anniversary of the Human Genome Project: Participate in National DNA Day on April 25th

February 28, 2018
NISE Network
In April 2003, the Human Genome Project completed one of the greatest feats of exploration in history; an internal discovery and research effort to sequence and map all of the genes - together known as the genome - of present...
Sun, Earth, Universe exhibition Birdseye view of visitors interacting with exhibits

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...
Building with Biology

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

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...
Paper Mountains

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!
Photograph of Boris Karloff as Frankenstein’s monster from Wikimedia Commons. Retrieved from: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Frankenstein%27s_monster_(Boris_Karloff).jpg

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?
Learner dropping a large marble into a plastic tub of sand to demonstrate the impact of a meteor

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.
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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.