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Partner Highlight: Museum of Science, Boston Talks “Harnessing Hydrogen” to Increase Understanding & Awareness About Hydrogen Technology

October 20, 2024
Christina Leavell, Arizona State University
Partner highlight about the Museum of Science, Boston, and their collaborative efforts to develop two forums addressing the use of hydrogen technology and its benefits to the community.
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Partner Highlight: COSI Develops new Exhibit Component for the Sun, Earth, Universe Exhibition

August 15, 2024
Christina Leavell, Arizona State University
Center of Science and Industry continues to expand upon the content of the NISE Network's Sun, Earth, Universe exhibition...
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Partner Highlight: Roger That! Annual Program at Grand Rapids Public Museum in Grand Rapids, Michigan

August 13, 2024
​Amy Coon, Public Programs Coordinator
On February 16 & 17, 2024 museum guests gathered at the GRPM to celebrate space exploration and the life of Roger B. Chaffee through a variety of educational exhibitions, artifacts, and activities.
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Whispers in the Wind App Now Available on iPhone/iPad & Android, in English & Spanish!

June 27, 2024
Christina Leavell
Whispers in the Wind, a highly visual interactive educational story game that teaches players about radio science, is now available for iPhones/iPads and Android devices, in both English and Spanish.
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Partner Highlight: BioBuilder Develops & Shares Back Additional Resources for Two Building with Biology Activities

June 26, 2024
Christina Leavell
Partners at BioBuilder have shared back new resources for use with the Building with Biology kit activities "Bio Bistro" and "Tech Tokens."
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Partner Highlight: North Dakota's Gateway to Science Partners with Local Retirement Community to Engage the Apollo Generation in the NASA Artemis Mission

June 7, 2024
Christina Leavell, Arizona State University
North Dakota's Gateway to Science uses the Explore Science activities with Touchmark Senior Living residents as part of their Mission2Mars grant and work within their community.
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Partner Highlight: BrainFest: A Cerebral Celebration with Pacific Science Center & the Allen Institute in Seattle, WA

April 26, 2024
Claire Weichselbaum, PhD, Allen Institute
Pacific Science Center celebrated Brain Awareness Week with BrainFest: A Cerebral Celebration on March 16, 2024. Scientists from the Allen Institute and students from the University of Washington hosted activity stations throughout the science center, which included resources from the NISE Network's Changing Brains kit.
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Partner Highlight: Celebrating the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse!

April 24, 2024
Christina Leavell, Arizona State University
Some examples of the amazing events hosted by partners in celebration of the April 8, 2024 Total Solar Eclipse.
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What should I do with my used solar eclipse safety viewing glasses?

April 10, 2024
Catherine McCarthy, Arizona State University
Tips for storing and donating solar eclipse safety viewing glasses after the eclipse?
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Montana State University Celebrates World Quantum Day 2024

March 29, 2024
Christina Leavell, Arizona State University
Montana State University's First World Quantum Day celebration is April 14, 2024, and they are celebrating in a big way with educators across Montana.