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This is a guide to creating public conversations about nanoscience. Includes evaluation tools....
DATE: January 1st, 2007
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The second round of NISE Network Regional workshops were held during the winter of 2009 at the Lawrence Hall of Science (LHS), The Franklin Institute (TFI), and the Fort Worth...
DATE: June 1st, 2009
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The Nanoscale Informal Science Education (NISE) Network held Regional Workshops workshops around the country during the summer of 2008. Formative evaluation was carried out to measure the workshop's success and...
DATE: March 1st, 2008
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Over the final five years of the Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network (NISE Net), the “Research on Public Learning and Decision-Making” (PLDM) team studied how visitors make decisions and learn...
DATE: September 30th, 2015
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Details on use and privacy policy for the NISE Network and NSF. Includes guidelines, forms and logos....
DATE: January 1st, 2005
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Nanoscience is an emerging scientific field, and therefore an increasing amount of funding is flowing into nanoscience and nanotechnology research, including money from the federal government. Several studies of public...
DATE: May 1st, 2009
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Since 2005, the Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network (NISE Net) has been established as a leading network of resources for communicating nanoscale science and engineering to the public through over 100 formal and informal learning institutions, including science centers and universities. A video called “A Mini Lesson: How Small is a Nanometer,” produced by NISE ...
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DATE: November 23rd, 2015
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On May 15th & 16th, 2009, citizens, area landowners and experts team together to conduct a 24-hour biological inventory of the taxa in an the Biodiversity Management Area near the...
DATES: May 15th, 2009 - May 16th, 2009
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Launched in 2010, the NMC Horizon Report: Museum Edition expanded the NMC Horizon Report series to provide insight on the entrance of new tools and applications in the museum sector....
DATE: January 1st, 2010
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The NMC Horizon Report: 2011 Museum Edition, is a coproduction with the Marcus Institute for Digital Education in the Arts (MIDEA), and examines emerging technologies for their potential impact on...
DATE: November 1st, 2011
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The National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network (NNIN) is a partnership of 13 institutions (Cornell University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Harvard University, Howard University, North Carolina State University (affiliate), Pennsylvania State University,...
DATES: March 1st, 2004 - May 23rd, 2011
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The American particle physics community is in jeopardy and may end up drowning in a boundless sea trying to grasp at non-existing funds, dragging US physics and science as a...
DATE: June 21st, 2006
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In this article, Roger Miles presents a case for the realist approach for the constructivist approach, in response to George Hein's constructivist theory....
DATE: September 1st, 1997
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Descriptions of projects funded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are now searchable on InformalScience.org. In order to browse NOAA projects, open up the Advanced Search option on the search box on the home page. Then go to the Funding menu and select NOAA.
DATE: October 10th, 2017
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Despite the developed world’s climate-controlled interiors and easy access to all kinds of fresh produce at any time of year, our lives are still dependent upon the weather and climate....
DATE: September 19th, 2008
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In this paper, Hermann Schafer of Haus der Geschichte, the museum of contemporary history of Germany, discusses the value of non-visitor research as a public relations strategy. Schafer shares findings...
DATE: January 1st, 1997
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In this article, Valerie D. Thompson of the San Diego Zoological Gardens discusses findings from a 10-week observational study during the summer months of 1977 to investigate the nature of...
DATE: January 1st, 1988
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The conference draws inspiration from Pittsburgh’s iconic bridges, celebrating their symbolic significance while embracing our theme of “Building Bridges” to address challenges in the environmental education landscape. In a world grappling with complex environmental and social issues, ranging from climate change to injustice, collaboration and understanding are more crucial than ever. NAAEE seeks to spotlight ...
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DATE: June 18th, 2024
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The North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) 2023 virtual conference will focus on the importance of collaboration, creativity, and crossing boundaries to address the environmental and social issues we face. None of us can tackle these issues alone and need stronger collaborations, more diverse partnerships, and insights from people with varying backgrounds, perspectives, and ...
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DATE: May 1st, 2023
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The North American Bird Phenology Program houses a unique and largely forgotten collection of six million Migration Observer Cards that illuminate migration patterns and population status of birds in North...
DATES: January 1st, 1880 - January 1st, 1970
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This poster was presented at the April 2011 workshop, Engaging and Learning for Conservation. It describes the Community Science Program, including four highlighted projects, at The Natural History Museum North...
DATE: April 1st, 2011
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Goals: 1) Increase the number of Alaskans from educationally and/or economically disadvantaged backgrounds, particularly Alaska Natives, who pursue careers in health sciences and health professions and 2) Inform the Alaskan...
DATES: September 15th, 2006 - June 30th, 2011
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The Wild Center will partner with Adirondack Museum, Cornell’s Maple Program, and New York State/Northeastern New York Maple Producers Associations to build regional identity, revitalize a heritage industry, and connect...
DATES: January 1st, 2013 - December 31st, 2015
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With support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, The Wild Center (TWC) engaged Insight Evaluation Services (IES) to assess the impact of specific outreach activities of the Northern...
DATE: October 4th, 2015
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The Northwest Passage Project (NPP) is a collaborative effort between the University of Rhode Island (URI), Inner Space Center (ISC), Graduate School of Oceanography (GSO), the film company David Clark...
DATES: September 1st, 2016 - August 31st, 2019