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Do Science at Home!

The National Informal STEM Education Network (NISE Network) and its partners have developed a variety of hands-on STEM activities designed for use in museums and science centers. Most of these hands-on STEM activities listed below can be done with materials you may already have in your home.
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Explore Science: Earth & Space toolkit extensions

Resources you can use to extend the visitor experience if you want to go into more depth or expand the length of your Explore Science: Earth & Space activities.
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Projects

Summary list of each of the different NISE Network affiliated STEM engagement projects.
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Mars

A compilation of resources for engaging the public in the Mars, Mars rovers, and the Mars Perseverance landing.
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Funders

The NISE Network's affiliated projects are generously supported by a variety of funders. Without their vital support these efforts would not be possible. Summary of project funding sources and acknowledgements for each project.
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NISE Net Online Workshop

Online Workshop: Learn More About the Frankenstein200 Project and Free Digital Resources (Recorded)

December 5, 2017
In this online workshop, NISE Net partners will present a general introduction to the Frankenstein200 project and provide an overview of free online resources that are available to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Mary Shelley’s novel Frankenstein in 2018. Led by Arizona State University, the Frankenstein200 project has created hands-on maker-style activities, an immersive alternate reality game, and other resources that are available for free download. These educational resources encourage the process of creativity while considering important questions related to responsible innovation.
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Descriptions and definitions of product categories used on the nisenet.org website. Educational Resources for public audiences and Professional Learning resources for informal science educators, scientists, and volunteers.
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ASTC Annual Conference 2022

September 11, 2022 - September 15, 2022
The NISE Network will have activities including a booth and sessions at the ASTC 2022 conference.
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Frankenstein200 Events: Ideas from NISE Net Partners Across the Country

April 2, 2018
Peter Nagy and Rae Ostman, Arizona State University
Led by Arizona State University in collaboration with the NISE Network, the Frankenstein200 project celebrates the 200th anniversary of the publication of Mary Shelley’s novel Frankenstein in 2018. Between January and March, the Frankenstein200 research team visited events at museums...
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Calendar of STEM-related seasonal events and holidays

Ideas for incorporating STEM content into holidays, seasons, annual events, and special programming throughout the year.
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Training Video Library on Vimeo

Video library for all NISE Network products is hosted on Vimeo.
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Professional Resources for Sustainability

Tools to help museum professionals plan and implement sustainability projects and programs.
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Frankenstein200 Overview Slides, Notes, and Outline Printout

Professional development orientation slides to prepare staff and volunteers to facilitate Frankenstein200 activities.
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Online Workshop Recording: Nano Brown-Bag: Beyond NanoDays - New Ideas for Presenting the Smallest Science

Online professional development workshop recording (2015).
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Nanomedicine Explorer Website and Videos

The Nanomedicine Explorer is an interactive, bilingual, multimedia program and website with a standalone 3-minute intro video.
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Whatisnano.org website

Learners may explore more about nanotechnology and learn more about the science behind NanoDays activities and Nano exhibition experiences including Audio Description for the exhibition.
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Partner Highlight: The Universe Unfolds at the Children's Museum of Brownsville

June 3, 2019
Felipe Pena, Executive Director, Children's Museum of Brownsville
The Sun, Earth, Universe exhibition has been a great addition to the Children’s Museum of Brownsville ! Although there was an initial challenge of how to fit it into our existing space, which is a bit odd in dimension, the...
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Association of Children's Museums InterActivity Conference 2022

May 16, 2022 - May 18, 2022
NISE Network activities at the 2022 Association of Children's Museums (ACM) Interactivity Conference will include a booth and participation in professional development sessions.
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Online Brown-Bag: Engaging Younger Audiences with Nanoscale Science (Recorded)

December 11, 2014
The NISE Net runs a series of online brown-bag conversations focused on helping partners share their work and learn from others in the Network. The aim of the online brown-bag conversations is to increase the number of professional development opportunities...
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Changing Brains

Changing Brains is an evolving project of the NISE Network to empower public and professional audiences to experience, talk about, and reflect on personal, community, and societal connections to advancing brain research and related technologies.
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Partner Highlight: The Environmental Learning Center Connects Students to the Moon and the Lagoon in Vero Beach, FL

April 28, 2021
Amy Shea, Environmental Learning Center, Vero Beach, FL
The Environmental Learning Center in Vero Beach, FL, launched its fully outdoor homeschool program which features various Earth and Space-inspired activities from the NISE Network toolkit.
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Online Workshop: The Science behind the 2020 Explore Science: Earth and Space Toolkit B – Surviving in Space

November 17, 2020
As NASA plans its return to the Moon and further human exploration into the solar system, how will astronauts be protected from the hazards of space? This online workshop covers the science behind the Moon Adventure Game and several of the 2020 Explore Science: Earth & Space Toolkit B activities.
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NISE Network Year in Review 2017

January 3, 2018
Rae Ostman, Arizona State University
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 engaging people in their local communities in learning about current STEM research. Here are some of our favorite Network moments of 2017, together with some indicators of the impact we achieve working together.
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Partner Highlight: Arkansas State University Museum Presented Scary STEM!

November 1, 2018
Jill Kary, Arkansas State University
In this 200th year of Mary Shelley’s famous novel, Frankenstein, Arkansas State University (ASU) Museum celebrated by presenting a Scary STEM event complete with Frankenstein-themed activities on October 23, 2018. Joined by his Monster and author Mary Shelley, Dr. Victor Frankenstein stepped from the pages of Frankenstein into a makeshift laboratory at ASU Museum.
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Frankenstein200 Comes to Life!

February 5, 2018
Bob Beard, Arizona State University
Frankenstein! The name conjures up imagery of dank, electrified labs and mysterious, unnatural creations overseen by a solitary, wild-eyed doctor. No one but the most stout hearted would dare enter this realm and participate in the arcane experiments within. Contrast...
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