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Developing Hands-on Chemistry Activities through Design-Based Research
December 7, 2017
David Sittenfeld, Emily Hostetler, Susan Heilman, Angela Damery, and Becky Smick from Museum of Science; and Thor Carlson, Science Museum of Minnesota
Our ChemAttitudes activity developers have been working closely with their partners from the project research team through a process called design-based research. Read their reflections about their experiences in testing, refining, and revising their creations as part of this national project to improve informal learning about chemistry.
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Sustainable Museums, Sustainable Futures
October 22, 2019
Rae Ostman, Arizona State University
In September, professionals from 30 different museums joined forces to help create a sustainable future. They represented the first cohort of NISE Network’s Sustainability Fellowship program, which will include over 90 organizations in 2019-2020. This program is a key part of the Rob and Melani Walton Sustainability in Science and Technology Museums initiative, which provides professional development, educational materials, and other resources to help museums integrate sustainability into their public engagement work, operations, and community partnerships.
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ASTC Annual Conference 2019
September 21, 2019 - September 24, 2019
The Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC) 2019 Annual Conference is being hosted by the Ontario Science Centre in Toronto, Canada from September 21 through September 24, 2019. Get your passports ready and join the NISE Network in its many activities taking place this year!
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Partner Highlight: Arkansas State University hosts STEM Fest as Part of the Arkansas Science Festival
January 29, 2020
Jill Kary, Arkansas State University Museum
In honor of Arkansas Science Festival, seven Arkansas State University (A-State) departments came together to host STEM Fest on October 25, 2019. The event was an explosive hit! More than 700 students in grades K-12 registered to attend this event, an indicator of youth interest, and more than 100 volunteers assisted with STEM hands-on activities, some from NISE Net's Explore Science: Let's Do Chemistry kit.
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NISE Network Year in Review 2019
January 2, 2020
Rae Ostman, Arizona State University
The NISE Network had a fantastic 2019! This past year we grew our Network to include many new partners and expanded connections across the United States and around the world. 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. Thank you to everyone who participates in our community! Here are some of our favorite Network moments of 2019.
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Newsletter: November 2020
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Newsletter: December 2018
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Newsletter: August 2018
NETWORK NEWS Announcing the Explore Science: Let's Do Chemistry 2018 kit recipients The NISE Network is excited to announce, in collaboration with the American Chemical Society (ACS), the award of 250 Explore Science: Let's Do Chemistry 2018 kits to new
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Newsletter: May 2018
Welcome to the monthly e-newsletter for the National Informal STEM Education (NISE) Network and community.
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Newsletter: April 2018
NETWORK NEWS Don't miss this opportunity to receive a free Sun, Earth, Universe exhibition In collaboration with NASA, the NISE Network is pleased to offer institutions the opportunity to apply for a free Sun, Earth, Universe exhibition, which is an
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Newsletter: February 2018
NETWORK NEWS NISE Net's 2018 Explore Science: Earth & Space toolkits have shipped In collaboration with NASA, the NISE Network has assembled a NEW set of engaging, hands-on Earth and space science experiences and the newest 2018 toolkits have shipped
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Newsletter: January 2018
NETWORK NEWS National Informal STEM Education Network year in review 2017 This past year was busy and successful, as hundreds of NISE Network partners across the country participated in Network projects! It’s exciting to have so many organizations dedicated to
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