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There are two updated post-doctoral opportunities in NSF/EDU. These solicitations clarify that organizations such as “independent museums, observatories, research laboratories, professional societies and similar organizations located in the U.S. that are directly associated with educational research activities” are encouraged to either serve as host organizations for individual postdoctoral Fellows or to apply directly in the ... Read more

In 2008, CAISE convened an Access Inquiry Group in order to examine how the field of informal science education thinks (and acts) about disability and inclusion. The group developed and released a white paper on Inclusion, Disabilities, and Informal Science Learning in 2010. Using that paper as a starting point, this post revisits the theoretical ... Read more

Learn what's applicable to the design, implementation, and assessment of ISE

By Lesley Markham, Margaret Glass, Kris Morrissey, Dennis Schatz, Joe Heimlich, Martin Storksdieck, Nancy Staus, and Cat Stylinski We’ve all seen amazing people who got into the science center and museum field through many different routes and then grow to love and thrive in their work. But they may struggle to move forward because they ... Read more

NSF’s largest applied research program for preK-12 STEM formal education has just issued a solicitation seeking proposals for a Resource Center on Transformative Education Research and Translation. An award through this opportunity would be made as a five-year, $5M cooperative agreement. This solicitation seeks proposals for the Discovery Research PreK-12 program’s Resource Center (DRK-12 RC) ... Read more

Although people with disabilities are the largest minority group in the United States, stigma and ableism continue to limit opportunities for disabled people to fully contribute to and be successful in the STEM ecosystem.  The public is invited to join National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine for a transformational set of conversations on Disrupting Ableism ... Read more

The content below has been updated in the Project Planner Return to Developing Projects (2016) Just as communicating the results of an experiment is a vital practice in the sciences, communicating with the broader field of STEM education is vital to spark innovation and learning for everyone. Sharing with professional and stakeholder communities helps you ... Read more

Join NSF from 12 – 1:30 pm Eastern on August 10, 2023 for a Distinguished Lecture by John Matsui, PhD, titled “STEM Equity, ‘Good’ Mentoring, and the ‘Hidden Curriculum’” The lecture is sponsored by the Directorate for Biological Sciences (BIO)’s Broadening Participation Working Group. Learn more and register.

DiverSci will be exploring how an audit can be used to support more equitable practice and sharing the learning from the Center for Advancement of Informal Science Education (CAISE) to spark wider learning.  Summary: Results from an equity audit can identify areas of strength to build on, as well as gaps and opportunities to address equity in ... Read more

Interested in social justice, equity, diversity and inclusion in informal science engagement? Join colleagues and peers from across the world in the free Diversci “Community of Practice” regularly meeting to share ideas, resources and challenge with each other. The community of practice meets every two months online which involves a peer-led spotlight talk exploring a specific theme.  The ... Read more

Tools to support diverse museum board trustees

Join an interactive presentation by the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES) within the National Science Foundation (NSF) on the report, Diversity and STEM: Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities, which will be released on January 30. As an official federal statistical agency, NCSES is the nation’s leading provider of data on the ... Read more

Informal STEM education (ISE) and science communication are two overlapping fields in which practitioners and researchers design and study activities to promote lifelong engagement with science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) in a variety of settings. Although fluid boundaries and fuzzy definitions make it difficult to draw a clear distinction between ISE and science communication, ... Read more

Are you looking to enhance your ability to assess the quality of youth STEM learning experiences? Check out PEAR’s Dimensions of Success (DoS) Observer Certification course designed for professionals dedicated to improving out-of-school-time programs. Registration closes December 19, 2025 Learn more and register

Introduction Terms and Access Accessibility in Practice Planning for Accessibility During the Visit Continuing to Innovate Once on site, good design and proactive steps make it possible for visitors to navigate the space and find entry points to the content. Technology, tactile engagement, interpretation, and other in-person services can make a difference. Using Technology to ... Read more

Supporting families to find, access, and benefit from informal STEM activities is no easy task. For those involved in this work we know that there are too many barriers for too many families. We also appreciate that the work is difficult and complex. Many of us have been involved in informal ecosystems, partnering on an ... Read more

How are museums addressing the disproportionate effects of climate change on the preservation of Black history? Hear about the efforts of the Whitney Plantation and the Henry Ford to document and preserve cultural history in two regions of the United States. Learn more and register.

EARTH: The Operators’ Manual (ETOM), is a new approach to climate change education, deploying broadcast television, web resources and on-site outreach at science centers and other venues nationwide. ETOM, supported by funding from the National Science Foundation (DRL-0917564),presents an objective, accessible assessment of the Earth’s climate challenges and explores the possibilities for renewable energy; it ... Read more

The OurEcho Challenge is a STEM competition that empowers young changemakers to take a closer look at biodiversity in their communities. Young leaders will first identify threats to local ecosystems and then propose solutions to help preserve, protect, or repair those natural resources. During the 2023-24 school term, the OurEcho Challenge will open to youth ... Read more

The 2014 Next Steps Institute, Integrating STEM Learning in Communities, will bring together museums, universities, community-based organizations, government, industry, and formal and informal educators to build action plans that make STEM learning an integral part of the educational landscape in our communities. Join the organizers Sept. 22-23, 2014, at Georgetown University Hotel and Conference Center ... Read more

Do you love eclipses and want to share the wow of space science with your community? Apply to become a NASA Partner Eclipse Ambassador!  On April 8th, 2024 a total solar eclipse will be crossing the United States. In an exciting new partnership, Undergraduate Students and Eclipse Enthusiasts will engage their local communities, providing solar viewing glasses as well ... Read more

The European Network of Science Centers and Museums (Ecsite), as part of their #EcsiteOnline: Together, digitally initiative is hosting a series of webinars beginning in May 13 on topics shaped by the Ecsite community. The first one is on Decolonizing museums and science communication on Wednesday 13 May, 15:00 CEST, 9:00 AM EST and 6:00 AM PDT. Register ... Read more

The Center for Advancement of Informal Science Education (CAISE) will convene an interactive Edit-a-Thon workshop at the 2016 Visitor Studies Association (VSA) Conference this summer in Boston, MA. This free workshop will take place on Saturday, July 23, 2016 from 2-5 PM. Participants will be invited to collaboratively create content for the InformalScience.org Knowledge Base, ... Read more

The National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Racial Equity in STEM Education (EHR Racial Equity) program team is offering two live webinars that highlight the Racial Equity in STEM Education solicitation (NSF 22-634) as well as other proposal preparation aspects submitters will find helpful. Each live webinar includes a presentation plus Q&A. The presentation components of the ... Read more

Salary Range: $52,000-$60,000 based on experience Summary: The Education Manager oversees the day-to-day operation of the Science Factory’s educational programs on and off-site. This includes program development, implementation, evaluation, and promotion of the Science Factory’s diverse roster of fun, hands-on STEM education programs for PreK through 8th grade school and community groups. These programs include ... Read more