Upcoming free professional learning one-hour online workshops:
The Climate Action Playbook - Resources Focused on the Developmental Needs of Early Learners
Join us for an introduction to The Climate Action Playbook, a new developmental framework created to help informal education organizations approach this topic in developmentally appropriate ways. This resource offers practical guidance for caregivers and education professionals, blending expertise from climate psychology, neuroscience, equity, early childhood, nature education, and climate science. The Playbooks can help you communicate and design programs to support children eight and under-and the adults who love them-in building compassion & empathy, climate knowledge, agency, and hope for a bright climate future.
How to Be a Part of 2.50 Million Acts of Science with SciStarter
Are you interested in being a part of a global effort to engage the public in 2.50 Million Acts of Science during April 2026? Then join us as we welcome SciStarter for a discussion about how to get involved in Acts of Science: CONNECTED. SciStarter is rallying thousands of volunteers worldwide for Citizen Science Month 2026. From snapping photos of nature, identifying animals online, helping NASA classify space telescope images, contributing towards medical discoveries, and so much more; there is a way for everyone, everywhere, at any time, to contribute during April 2026.
During our online workshop, SciStarter will talk through the initiative, a variety of participation options, how to sign up to stream their interactive virtual events featuring citizen science projects and the scientists behind them, as well as guides and other printable resources ready to use with your community. SciStarter is providing everything you need to make it easy to connect your community directly with real research, all while contributing to 2.50 million Acts of Science in one month to celebrate America's 250th birthday. Come learn more and stay connected to thousands of other citizen science projects through SciStarter!
Young People Co-creating STEM Engagement Projects
Join us as we explore the intersection of co-creation, positive youth development, and futures thinking. During this online workshop, we will hear from partners who have developed and implemented a variety of programs, exhibits and games that have empowered youth to help shape the future for their communities. Presenters will discuss strategies for working with young people, including how to build their confidence to engage the public in science exploration and how to create a sense of ownership, belonging, and STEM identity. Come learn how to build and implement programs that foster curiosity, prepare young people to become future leaders in their community, and create a more positive future for all.
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What is the NISE Network?
The National Informal STEM Education Network (NISE Network) is a community of informal educators and scientists dedicated to supporting learning about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) across the United States.
New to the NISE Network?
There are no membership fees to join the NISE Network.
Check out our Getting Started page to learn about how to get involved:
https://www.nisenet.org/gettingstarted
NISE Network monthly newsletter:
https://www.nisenet.org/newsletter
NISE Network online workshops:
Upcoming online workshops: https://www.nisenet.org/events
Recordings of past online workshops: https://www.nisenet.org/online-workshop-recordings
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Catherine McCarthy
National Informal STEM Education Network (NISE Network) Director
Project Manager Senior
Center for Innovation in Informal STEM Learning
School for the Future of Innovation in Society
Arizona State University
cmccarthystem@gmail.comhttps://www.nisenet.org------------------------------