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American Chemical Society (ACS) 2019 Fall National Meeting Highlights

October 22, 2019
David Sittenfeld, Museum of Science
This past August, members from the NISE Network's Explore Science: Let's Do Chemistry project participated in the American Chemical Society's (ACS) Fall Meeting in San Diego, CA, which included presenting project activities and findings as part of a half-day symposium about chemistry education beyond the classroom. Additionally, during this year's ACS ChemLuminary Awards, a special ChemAttitudes Partnership Award was presented to the Kentucky Lake Local Section for their use of the Explore Science: Let's Do Chemistry kit, serving and engaging over 500 children across their rural region in hands-on chemistry activities.
ASTC 2019 Paul Martin leading edge award

Paul Martin awarded ASTC Leading Edge Award for Leadership in the Field

September 17, 2019
Catherine McCarthy, Science Museum of Minnesota
Congratulations to Paul Martin - the 2019 recipient of the ASTC Leading Edge Award for Leadership in the Field (non-CEO). Paul has tirelessly served on the leadership team of the National Informal STEM Education Network (NISE Network) since 2005. Kudos...
Science Museum of Minnesota

Highlighting NISE Network partner events celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Moon landing

July 26, 2019
Kayla Berry, Museum of Science
NISE Network partners all across the country celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Moon landing all throughout July. Here are just a few samples of partner events that were shared online through social networking sites with the NISE Network.
Kingman Museum

July 20th is the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing! Network Partners Join in the Celebrations

June 28, 2019
Kayla Berry, Museum of Science
Fifty years ago on July 20. 1969, astronauts of Apollo 11 stepped foot on the lunar surface capturing the imagination of the nation, and the world. Now, half a century later, it’s time for a new generation to experience the magic and majesty of that first “one small step for [man], one giant leap for [man]kind.” Many NISE Network partners have been preparing for the upcoming 50th anniversary by planning and hosting Moon landing celebration events. We’ve pulled together just a snapshot of Network partner events taking place all across the country.
Arizona State University Family Day

NISE Network is Creating Sustainable Futures

June 3, 2019
Rae Ostman, Arizona State University
How can our museums help people and the planet thrive, today and tomorrow? The Rob and Melani Walton Sustainability in Science and Technology Museums project provides professional development, educational materials, and other resources to help museums integrate sustainability into their...
Kids 'N' Stuff Children's Museum in Albion Michigan

Partner Highlight: Earth & Space 2019 Events Across the Country

June 1, 2019
Catherine McCarthy, Science Museum of Minnesota
Many partners have shared images of their Explore Science: Earth & Space 2019 events and activities on social networking. Many of these activities were incorporated into Earth Day, Earth Week, and Chemists Celebrate Earth Week events. We have gathered just...
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Check Your Box! - 2019 Explore Science: Earth and Space Toolkit

April 2, 2019
Christina Leavell
It has come to our attention that our kitting warehouse has made a few packing mistakes with the 2019 Explore Science: Earth & Space toolkits. NISE Net partners have reported missing materials from their toolkits, specifically print materials such as...
LDC Activity

A refill kit for Explore Science: Let's Do Chemistry kit recipients shipped

April 2, 2019
Ali Jackson, Sciencenter
Shipping status update - Refill materials shipped out May 2 - 3, 2019 Thank you for all your efforts hosting Let’s Do Chemistry events this past fall! We’re excited to be able to support you, along with other organizations from...
Museum of Science forums discussions featuring groups of people at tables writing on posters and discussing

Museum of Science, Boston debuts Forum Archive webpage

March 28, 2019
Emily Hostetler, Museum of Science
The Museum of Science, Boston (MOS) recently made their forums available for free download using their new Forum Archive website, thanks to funding from the National Science Foundation for the Building with Biology project. By creating this website, the MOS forum team hopes to make the forums they have developed over the years more accessible to formal and informal educators across the nation, now providing individuals the ability to download the files and use the materials without having to reach out to a team member.
Kitting materials for 2019 toolkit

Explore Science: Earth & Space 2019 Physical Toolkits SHIPPING to 350 partners across the United States!

February 28, 2019
Ali Jackson
The National Informal STEM Education Network (NISE Net) Explore Science: Earth & Space 2019 physical toolkit have shipped out to 350 institutions nationwide!