NISE Network Blog

Two young learners using the DIY Sun Science app

New version of the DIY Sun Science App is now available.

July 11, 2022
Darrell Porcello, Children's Creativity Museum
From designing a UV detector to tracking solar storms, DIY Sun Science for the iPad and iPhone lets anyone, anywhere investigate the Sun with easy, low-cost, and fun hands-on activities. This popular, free app has now been updated with the addition of two new activities and a complete Spanish translation.
Brain Congressional briefing neuroethics and STEM public engagement June2022 slide screnschot.

NISE Network Changing Brains Team Members Present at Congressional BRAIN Initiative Briefing on Neuroethics

July 1, 2022
Catherine McCarthy, Arizona State University
Jayatri Das, Chief Bioscientist at The Franklin Institute and Claire Weichselbaum, Barbara Gill Civic Science Fellow at Arizona State University recently gave an interactive presentation as part of the Congressional BRAIN Initiative Briefing on the importance of neuroethics. The presentation includes a short poll activity giving just a taste of some of the content the NISE Network Changing Brains project team is working on.
Children and adults using NanodDays Hands-on Sunblock activity from a past NanoDays event at Highland Road Park Observatory in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Partner Highlight: NanoDays activities and solar viewing at the 13th annual NanoDays event at Highland Road Park Observatory in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

July 1, 2022
Catherine McCarthy, Arizona State University
For the thirteenth consecutive year at Highland Road Park Observatory in Baton Rouge, LA, big things in the Universe took a backseat to all things tiny! Dr. Juana Moreno and her colleagues from Louisiana State University Department of Physics & Astronomy returned to the observatory for another public celebration of nanotechnology in spring 2022.
A group of kids and adults pose for the Communities for Immunity Photo Booth with handheld signs that say "Vaccines are Safe!"

Partner Highlight: Vaccine Confidence Resources from The Lawrence Hall of Science in Berkeley, California

June 28, 2022
Lee Bishop, Lawrence Hall of Science
Staff from the Lawrence Hall of Science worked with public health scientists and community partners to design activities to boost vaccine confidence in families with young children. Some activities were adapted from NISE Networkresources, and detailed activity guides and materials are available online.
COSI-NASA Space Learning Lunchbox Kit Contents

Partner Highlight: Feeding Hungry Lives and Hungry Minds Worldwide

June 9, 2022
Ali Jackson, Sciencenter and Stephen M. White, Esq., COSI
The Center of Science and Industry (COSI) is partnering up with other community-based and human services organizations to feed hungry lives and hungry minds. Learn how your institution could become a Learning Lunchbox distribution partner in your local community
Sun, Earth, Universe Exhibition at NASA Wallops Visitor Center

Partner Highlight: The NASA Wallops Flight Facility Visitor Center Gives a Warm Welcome to the Sun, Earth, Universe Exhibition

June 2, 2022
Christina Leavell
Partner highlight about the NASA Wallops Flight Facility Visitor Center hosting the NISE Network’s Sun, Earth, Universe exhibit.
Lewisburg Nano exhibition setup along wall

Partner Highlight: The Nano Mini-Exhibition arrives at the Lewisburg Children’s Museum in Pennsylvania

June 2, 2022
Christina Leavell
The Nano Mini-Exhibition still goes strong after 10 years, arriving at the Lewisburg Children’s Museum in May 2022.
Layers of the Atmosphere - New Exhibit at the Museum of Arts and Sciences

Partner Highlight: Museum of Arts and Sciences in Macon, GA Develops New Tactile Exhibit "Layers of the Atmosphere"

May 31, 2022
Kimberly Novak
Partner Highlight about the Museum of Arts and Sciences in Macon, GA and their latest collaboration to increase opportunities for greater awareness, understanding, and access for the visually impaired.
Brad Herring Headshot

Best wishes to Brad Herring!

May 5, 2022
Catherine McCarthy, Arizona State University
Brad Herring will be leaving the Museum of Life and Science in Durham, NC to start a new venture as a videographer and storyteller. Many of you know Brad from his work leading NISE Network online workshops, our Earth & Space project-based professional learning community, and as the Southeast regional hub leader.
Christina Leavell - Community Manager

Streamlining Partner Communications, Upcoming Projects and Opportunities

May 5, 2022
Catherine McCarthy, Arizona State University
The NISE Network is streamlining our partner communications so that Christina Leavell will become our Community Manager and the primary contact for all NISE Network partners. Going forward, partners in any geographic region can reach out to Christina with any questions, concerns, or stories to share about network projects and opportunities. We also wanted to alert you about upcoming projects and opportunities.