Upcoming free professional learning one-hour online workshops:
Museums Share Experiences Participating in STEM Learning Ecosystems
STEM learning ecosystems bring community organizations together to provide multiple pathways through a learner's lifetime. Museums can play a big role in STEM learning ecosystems, and during this online workshop, we will hear from a variety of NISE Network partner museums about their experiences participating in their local STEM learning ecosystems. Museums at various stages in their work will share how they have been able to provide relevant content and opportunities for people in their local communities to help them identify as science learners and, in some cases, pursue STEM careers. Whether you are already involved in a STEM ecosystem, looking for ways to get more involved, or simply want to create stronger partnerships within your community, learn first hand from peers in the field about museums and community-wide partnerships that foster authentic STEM learning.
Finding and Collaborating with NASA Experts - Solar System Ambassadors and Night Sky Network
During this online workshop, we will be joined by representatives from NASA's Solar System Ambassadors program and the Night Sky Network, who will walk us through how to find and engage with subject matter experts in your community. These enthusiastic volunteers can be wonderful resources for your Earth and space science programming, and are eager to share their excitement for science with your public audiences. Presenters will discuss how to use their resources, from initially finding local experts to effectively collaborating and maintaining relationships to strengthen your Earth and space science programs.
Library Collaborations to Engage Local Public Audiences
Libraries are wonderful venues for reaching new audiences, as they are community hubs that are free and open to all. During this online workshop we will learn all about the Space Science Institute's (SSI) NASA @ My Library program and the STAR (Science-Technology Activities and Resources) Library Network (STAR net) and how museums can partner with libraries from across the US to strengthen their community engagement. The workshop will include resources and approaches to building relationships with libraries in your community. We will also hear first hand from libraries and museums who have had successful partnerships using these materials and strategies to deepen community engagement.
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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------------------------------