NISE Network Blog

Children stand at opposite sides of the Design Build Test exhibit table, putting together the assorted pieces and testing their creations.

Partner Highlight: The Powerhouse in Durango, Colorado brings the Night Sky to Life for a Dark Sky Celebration

April 4, 2025

Vanessa Frank, Powerhouse, Durango, Colorado

The Powerhouse in Durango, Colorado brought the wonder of the night sky to life at their Dark Sky Celebration, partnering with tourism organization Visit Durango and utilizing resources from the NISE Network, including the “Sun, Earth, Universe" exhibition.

Partner Highlight: Celebrating the Cerebellum (and other lobes) - Brain Awareness Week March 10-16, 2025 Events

March 16, 2025

Christina Leavell, Arizona State University

Partner highlight touching on a few of the many NISE Network partner institutions who held events to celebrate Brain Awareness Week 2025.

Imagination Station Toledo front of the building on a sunny day with blue skies. A van parked in front that says "Make Something" in white on the orange back side of the van.

Partner Highlight: Toledo Tinkers: Through a Child’s Eyes Takes Tinkering into the Community!

February 20, 2025

Madalyn Coss, Imagination Station

Partner highlight about Toledo Tinkers, a comprehensive initiative designed by the Imagination Station Team to engage underserved parts of the Toledo community.

Collage of potential future neurotechnology

Partner Highlight: New Publications on Neurotechnology Public Engagement Driven by the Work of the NISE Network’s Changing Brains Project

January 20, 2025

Darrell Porcello, Children's Creativity Museum

Two recent publications, co-authored by Dr. Darrell Porcello of the Children's Creativity Museum and the NISE Network, reflect the growing interest in exploring the potential societal and ethical implications of neurotechnology—devices that measure or modulate neural activity through a direct connection to the brain or spinal cord.

NISE Network Year in Review 2024

January 20, 2025

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.

A large group of diverse individuals stands on a stair way forming multiple rows for a group photo.

Partner Highlight: Co-creating with Communities Project Hosts October Gathering of Co-collaborators in Mesa, Arizona

November 9, 2024

Christina Leavell, Arizona State University

Highlights from a recent successful gathering of two NASA-funded projects focused on increasing the capacity of informal educators to engage local communities.

Woman and child pose smiling in the Sun, wearing black t-shirts and tin foil made medallions

Partner Highlight: The Co-creating with Communities Project Team Adapts the Space Souvenir Activity for Día de los Muertos in Mesa, Arizona

November 8, 2024

Christina Leavell, Arizona State University

Arizona State University’s Center for Innovation in Informal STEM Learning participated in Mesa Arts Center's 19th annual Día de los Muertos Festival, expanding and adapting resources from the Voyage through the Solar System Activity for the celebration.

A tabletop with many sets of hands holding cards. A large white paper takes up most of the table, on the paper are more cards organized into rows.

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.

Standing exhibition component comprised of a large tombstone graphic with an attached table that is covered with 12 large blue buttons. The only visible text is "Improve Your Reaction Time"

Partner Highlight: COSI in Columbus, Ohio 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...

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.