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National Chemistry Week 2020
October 18, 2020
This year's National Chemistry Week's theme is "Sticking with Chemistry." National Chemistry Week (NCW) is a public awareness campaign that promotes the value of chemistry in everyday life.
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Earth Day 2020 - 50th Anniversary
April 18, 2020
April 22, 2020 marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. Since 1970, Earth Day has increased awareness of the planet we live on, pollution, climate change, endangered species, and many other environmental issues. The NISE Network has many resources, in addition to your toolkit, to help you plan for your Earth Day celebration. Earth Week takes place on the week around Earth Day.
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Mercury Transit November 11, 2019
November 11, 2019
On November 11, we will see the planet Mercury move in front of the Sun for the first time since 2016, and the last time until 2032! When: Monday, November 11, 4:35 a.m. to 10:04 a.m. PST Where: Daytime (when...
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International Science Center and Science Museum Day - November 10th
November 10, 2019
The International Science Center and Science Museum Day (ISCSMD) is a yearly, global event illustrating the impact and reach of all the world’s science centers and science museums. It demonstrates the role these institutions play with their millions of visitors...
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National Chemistry Week 2019
October 20, 2019
2019 Theme: Marvelous Metals NCW will take place during 2019's International Year of the Periodic Table, celebrating the 150th anniversary of the periodic table NISE Network National Chemistry Week page: www.nisenet.org/national-chemistry-week International Year of the Periodic Table resources: http://www.nisenet.org/events/other/IYPT2019
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Moon Landing 50th Anniversary - Apollo 11
July 20, 2019
During the Apollo program of the 1960s and '70s, NASA sent nine missions to the Moon. Six of them landed astronauts safely on the surface, the only times humans have visited another world July 20, 2019 marks the 50th anniversary...
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A Universe of Stories 2019 Summer Learning Program
June 1, 2019
In the summer of 2019, many libraries across the country will celebrate space exploration in their summer reading programs. The slogan “A Universe of Stories” was chosen by library professionals to help inspire children of all ages to dream big...
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Chemists Celebrate Earth Week (CCEW) 2019
April 21, 2019
Chemists Celebrate Earth Week (CCEW) encourages American Chemical Society (ACS) members and science enthusiasts to build awareness of chemistry at the local level. ACS local sections, schools, businesses, and individuals are invited to organize or participate in events in their...
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Total Lunar Eclipse - Sunday January 20 - Monday January 21, 2019
January 20, 2019
If skies are clear, viewers in North and South America, as well as those in western parts of Europe and Africa, will be able to watch one of the sky's most dazzling shows on late Sunday night January 20th and early Monday morning Jan. 21, 2019, when the Sun, Earth and Moon align creating a total lunar eclipse. Learn more from NASA including eclipse hands-on activities: https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/edu/events/2019/1/21/total-lunar-eclipse-and-s…
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International Year of the Periodic Table - 2019 Year-long event
January 1, 2019
The Periodic Table of Chemical Elements is one of the most significant achievements in science, capturing the essence not only of chemistry, but also of physics and biology. It is a unique tool, enabling scientist to predict the appearance and...
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National Chemistry Week 2018
October 22, 2018
2018 Theme: Chemistry is Out of This World focusing on chemistry of and in outerspace. NISE Network National Chemistry Week page: www.nisenet.org/national-chemistry-week
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American Chemical Society (ACS) Fall 2018 National Meeting & Exposition
August 19, 2018
The 256th National Meeting & Exposition is taking place August 19 - 23, 2018 in Boston, MA. This year's meeting theme is Nanoscience, Nanotechnology & Beyond. Team members of the NISE Network project, ChemAttitudes, which is a collaboration with the American Chemical Society, is co-leading a symposium on "Informal STEM Education: Innovation and Collaboration" and is seeking abstracts, which are due March 26, 2018.
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National Chemistry Week 2017
October 23, 2017
2017 Theme: Geochemistry Chemistry Rocks! National Chemistry Week 2017 will cover the topics on chemistry of rocks. NISE Network National Chemistry Week page: www.nisenet.org/national-chemistry-week
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Solar Eclipse - August 21, 2017
August 21, 2017
2017 Total Solar Eclipse Who? What? Where? When? and How? Who Can See It Lots of people! Everyone in the contiguous United States, in fact, everyone in North America plus parts of South America, Africa, and Europe will see...
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2016 MRS Spring Meeting
March 28, 2016
Materials Research Society (MRS) Meeting and Exhibit.
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2015 MRS Fall Meeting
November 29, 2015
Materials Research Society (MRS) Meeting and Exhibit.
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National Chemistry Week 2015
October 18, 2015
National Chemistry Week is a community based program of the American Chemical Society (ACS). This annual event unites ACS local sections, businesses, schools, and individuals in communicating the importance of chemistry to our quality of life.
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American Alliance of Museums (AAM) 2015 Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo
April 25, 2015
NISE Network Happy Hour: The Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network (NISE Net) invites partners to gather informally for happy hour. Both old and new partners welcome! No need to RSVP, just stop by. Monday, April 27th, 2014, 5pm-7pm Max Lager's...
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2015 MRS Spring Meeting
April 6, 2015
Materials Research Society (MRS) Meeting and Exhibit.
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NanoDays 2015
March 28, 2015
NanoDays 2015 will take place March 28-April 5, 2015 Learn more: About NanoDays How to participate and Eligibility Digital Kit Contents Participants
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International Year of Light 2015
January 1, 2015
The International Year of Light and Light-Based Technologies (IYL 2015) is a global initiative that will highlight to the citizens of the world the importance of light and optical technologies in their lives, for their futures, and for the development...
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2014 MRS Fall Meeting
November 30, 2014
Materials Research Society (MRS) Meeting and Exhibit.
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National Chemistry Week 2014
October 19, 2014
National Chemistry Week is a community based program of the American Chemical Society (ACS). This annual event unites ACS local sections, businesses, schools, and individuals in communicating the importance of chemistry to our quality of life. National Chemistry Week 2014's...
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American Alliance of Museums (AAM) 2014 Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo
May 18, 2014
NISE Network Happy Hour: The Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network (NISE Net) invites partners to gather informally for happy hour. Both old and new partners welcome! No need to RSVP, just stop by. Date & Time: Monday, May 19th, 2014...
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2014 MRS Spring Meeting
April 21, 2014
Materials Research Society (MRS) Meeting and Exhibit.
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