Originally launched in 2005, the NISE Network is now led by 14 museums, universities, and professional organizations across the nation. The NISE Network is funded by the National Science Foundation through Award Numbers 0532536 and 0940143.
- Core institutions include:
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- Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC)
- Center for Nanotechnology in Society at Arizona State University (CNS-ASU)
- Children's Museum of Houston
- Exploratorium
- The Franklin Institute
- Lawrence Hall of Science
- Museum of Life and Science
- Museum of Science Boston
- New York Hall of Science
- Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
- Sciencenter
- Materials Research Society (MRS)
- Science Museum of Minnesota
- SRI International
