NISE Network Blog

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Partner Highlight: Bringing the Universe to Schenectady, New York Libraries - The Children’s Museum at Saratoga’s Summer Exhibition Collaboration

June 5, 2026
Christina Leavell, Arizona State University
Partner highlight about The Children's Museum at Saratoga working with the Schenectady County Public Library System to bring the Sun, Earth, Universe exhibition to six different library communities.
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Partner Highlight: NanoDays 2026 - Small Science Still Going Strong

May 7, 2026
Christina Leavell, Arizona State University
NanoDays is still taking place at institutions across the US. Here is just a snippet from events happening in 2026.
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New Professional Learning Video - Perspectives on STEM Learning Ecosystems, Belonging, and Authentic STEM Engagement

April 10, 2026
Christina Leavell, Arizona State University
A new video is available from the STEM Learning Ecosystems project that focuses on the experiences of professionals from across the country who are involved in STEM learning ecosystems.
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Maine Discovery Museum Wins IMLS National Medal for Museums and Library Service

April 7, 2026
Christina Leavell, Arizona State University
In February 2026, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) announced its 2025 winners of the National Medal for Museum and Library Service. Among the short list of ten awarded institutions is long time partner and friend of the NISE Network, Maine Discovery Museum in Bangor, Maine!
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Science Central in Fort Wayne, Indiana Opens New Planetarium

April 6, 2026
Christina Leavell, Arizona State University
In March, partners at Science Central in Fort Wayne, Indiana opened a new 1,830-square-foot planetarium and celebrated Space Day, an event full of special demonstrations, hands-on activities, information about careers in space, and of course, planetarium shows.
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Partner Highlight: Space Fest 2026 at the Bell Museum, University of Minnesota

February 24, 2026
Ethan Kruszka, Exhibits and Gallery Programs Manager, Bell Museum
The Bell Museum hosted its annual Earth and space science celebration, Space Fest: Love Letter to Earth, February 13-15, 2026. Visitors explored hands-on activities, had the opportunity to meet a NASA astronaut and much more, all while learning what makes Earth so special and how to be good stewards of our planet.
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Partner Highlight: Montana State University’s Quantum Education and Outreach

February 11, 2026
Suzi Taylor, Director - Science Math Resource Center, Co-leader - Montana Girls STEM Collaborative, Montana State University
When Montana State University’s Science Math Resource Center was asked to lead quantum education and workforce development efforts for MSU's new Applied Quantum CORE (QCORE), the first place they turned was the NISE Network!
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Report examines National Science Foundation broader Impacts and the 75th anniversary media coverage

February 9, 2026
Catherine McCarthy, Arizona State University
A newly released report from the Study Group examines broader impacts and media coverage of the National Science Foundation (NSF) 75th anniversary from January 2025-January 2026.
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Navigating Changing Federal Priorities for STEM, Public Engagement, and Education

January 26, 2026
Catherine McCarthy, Arizona State University
Resources to help your organization navigate changing federal priorities for STEM, public engagement, and education.
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NISE Network Year in Review 2025

January 1, 2026
Catherine McCarthy, Arizona State University
When reflecting on this past year, we are filled with gratitude to be able to collaborate with all of you! This past year we continued to increase our capacity as professionals and organizations to engage the public in STEM topics throughout the United States. Our strength as a Network comes from our collaboration as dedicated professionals, and our impact comes from the work we all do to engage our local communities.