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The NISE Network's projects are generously supported by the following funders.

Without their vital support these efforts would not be possible.
We sincerely thank our funders for their generous support.

 


Project Funding Acknowledgements


 

Explore Science Earth and Space logo in English and Spanish bilingual

Engaging Hispanic Communities Initiative

Years: 2022-2025

Engaging Hispanic Communities in Authentic NASA Science: Broadening Participation in Science Activation through Local Partnerships and National Networks 

Funded by NASA Science Mission Directorate Science Activation program

Acknowledgement: 
This material is based upon work supported by NASA under cooperative agreement award number 80NSSC22M0122. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

Sparking Interest in STEM Among Hispanic Learners Nationwide Through Meaningful Connections to NASA Explorations and Discoveries 

Funded by NASA Teams Engaging Affiliated Museums and Informal Institutions (TEAM II)

Acknowledgement: 

This material is based upon work supported by NASA under cooperative agreement award number 80NSSC22M0100. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).


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Making Waves With Radio

Funded by the National Science Foundation through BSCS Science Learning

Years: 2020-2024

Acknowledgement: 
This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant Number DRL 2053160. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the National Science Foundation.


Explore Science Voyage through the solar system logo within icon of planets reflected in astronaut helmet

Voyage through the Solar System

Years: 2021-2024

Acknowledgement: 

This material is based upon work supported by NASA under award number 80NSSC21M0082. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

 


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Changing Brains

Funded by the Dana Foundation and The Kavli Foundation

Years: 2018-2023

Acknowledgement: 
This work is supported by the Dana Foundation and The Kavli Foundation. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the supporting foundations.


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STEM Learning Ecosystems

In collaboration with NASA through Arizona State University

Years: 2021-2025

Acknowledgement: 

This material is based upon work supported by NASA under cooperative agreement award number 80NSSC21M0007. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).


Space and Earth Informal STEM Education (SEISE) project

Explore Science Earth & Space logo

In collaboration with NASA through Arizona State University (2018-2020) and the Science Museum of Minnesota (2016-2017).

Years: 2016-2022

Products include: 
Explore Science: Earth & Space toolkits 
Sun, Earth, Universe exhibition

Acknowledgement: 

This material is based upon work supported by NASA under cooperative agreement award numbers NNX16AC67A and 80NSSC18M0061. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).


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Moon Adventure Game

In collaboration with NASA through Arizona Science Center.

Years: 2019-2021

Products include: Moon Adventure Game (2020)

Acknowledgement: 

This material is based upon work supported by NASA under grant number 80NSSC18K1219. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).


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Build a Mars Habitat

In collaboration with NASA through Science Museum of Minnesota.

Years: 2020-2022

Acknowledgement: 
This material is based upon work supported by NASA under Grant Number 80NSSC20M0030. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).


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Sustainability in Science and Technology Museums

Years: 2019-2020, 2016-2017 (Through the Rob and Melani Walton Foundation as part of Arizona State University’s Rob and Melani Walton Sustainability in Science and Technology Museums initiative)

Years: 2020-2023 (Through the Institute of Museum and Library Services)

Products include: Sustainability Fellowship workshops and SustainABLE kit 

Acknowledgement:
This program is made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, Grant Number MG-245910-OMS-20.

This program is a continuation of the Sustainability Fellowship program established through support from the Rob and Melani Walton Foundation as part of Arizona State University’s Rob and Melani Walton Sustainability in Science and Technology Museums initiative. 


Citizen Science, Civics, and Resilient Communities (CSCRC)

CSCRC logo

Funded by NOAA through the Museum of Science. 

Years: 2020-2021

Acknowledgement:
This material was prepared using federal funds under award NA18SEC0080008 from NOAA. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of NOAA or the US Department of Commerce. 


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ChemAttitudes

Funded by the National Science Foundation through the Museum of Science

Years: 2016-2021

Products include: Explore Science: Let's Do Chemistry kit

Acknowledgement: 
This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant Number DRL 1612482. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the National Science Foundation.


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Howtosmile At-Home Activities

Funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Children's Creativity Museum

Years: 2020-2022

Acknowledgement: 
This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services #CAGML-246996-OMLS-20.


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Frankenstein200

Funded by the National Science Foundation through Arizona State University.

Increasing Learning and Efficacy about Emerging Technologies through
Transmedia Engagement by the Public in Science-in-Society Activities

Years: 2015-2019

Products include: Frankenstein200 kit

Acknowledgement: 
This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant Number DRL-1516684. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. 


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Building with Biology 

Multi-Site Public Engagement with Synthetic Biology (MSPES)

Funded by the National Science Foundation through the Museum of Science

Years: 2014-2017

Products include: Building with Biology kit 

Acknowledgement:
This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant Number DRL 1421179. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. 


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Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network

Funded by the National Science Foundation through the Museum of Science. 

Years: 2005-2017

Products include: The NISE Network created a wide range of educational and professional development materials including: NanoDays kits, Museum & Community Partnerships project, Explore Science: Zoom into Nano kits, Nano mini-exhibition, whatisnano.org website, professional development, and mini-grants

Acknowledgement:
This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Award Numbers 0532536 and 0940143.
Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this product are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Foundation.