@STEMSpark

Creator of STEM Spark, Engineer, Parent, Writer of Annie Aardvark (and more), Rheumatoid Arthritis Warrior, and member of SWE, 12x12 and SCBWI. she/her

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Joined December 2015
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NASA
@NASAOct 23
Ahh… blue lagoon 🏖️ This deep-blue sea of gas and dust—called Messier 8 or the Lagoon Nebula—is a hotbed of star formation. The young stars within the nebula emit rays of high-energy light, including X-rays shown in pink by @chandraxray.
Dynamic, textured clouds swoop across the scene. Their color ranges from deep, steely blue to bright silver. Pink and white stars of varying sizes decorate the clouds.

ALT Dynamic, textured clouds swoop across the scene. Their color ranges from deep, steely blue to bright silver. Pink and white stars of varying sizes decorate the clouds.

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🎃 Science Skele-bration is officially underway at Arizona Science Center! From daring demonstrations to frightfully fun activities and special activations, discover the science behind Halloween daily from 10:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.—now through October 31. Get ready to explore the wonderfully weird side science behind Halloween ➡️ azscience.org/visit/events/s…
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KIDLIT411@KIDLIT411Oct 9
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, DELE & AMINATA'S JOLLOF WAR by Yewande Daniel-Ayoade, illustrated by Bri Marie McNish (Owl Kids Books). To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly: kidlit411.com/2026/10/the-we… (+ more ways to win)
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SWE@SWEtalkOct 8
Introducing Fast Forward, SWE’s new nine-month virtual leadership program for mid-career women in engineering and technology. Build confidence & grow your leadership through coaching, peer mentoring & sponsorship. Learn more: bit.ly/4yEp9Vf #SWE #LeadershipDevelopment
A group of three people stand together in a modern office setting. They are smiling, dressed in business casual attire. The image promotes the "Fast Forward Leadership Program" by SWE and Emerging Human, with the tagline "Catalyzing Women's Leadership" displayed.

ALT A group of three people stand together in a modern office setting. They are smiling, dressed in business casual attire. The image promotes the "Fast Forward Leadership Program" by SWE and Emerging Human, with the tagline "Catalyzing Women's Leadership" displayed.

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STEM Spark retweeted
Hubble
@NASAHubbleOct 8
What's in a wavelength? Different "types" of light unveil different data about our universe. Hubble detects visible light, along with some near-infrared wavelengths that "cut through" clouds of gas and dust, as seen in this view of the Pillars of Creation ⬇️
An image of the Pillars of Creation is split in two. The left side shows a towering pillar of gas and dust, mostly brown, jutting out against blue and green gas. The right side shows a couple star-studded, smaller pillars in dark brown and lined in blue, against starry black space. The labels "Visible" and "Infrared" are seen in the top left and bottom right corners, respectively.

ALT An image of the Pillars of Creation is split in two. The left side shows a towering pillar of gas and dust, mostly brown, jutting out against blue and green gas. The right side shows a couple star-studded, smaller pillars in dark brown and lined in blue, against starry black space. The labels "Visible" and "Infrared" are seen in the top left and bottom right corners, respectively.

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STEM Spark retweeted
Hubble
@NASAHubbleOct 4
Just passing through... Today, Earth's orbit passes between the Sun and Saturn. That means Saturn is opposite the Sun in our sky, so it's at "opposition" – the perfect time to catch a glimpse of the ringed planet. For more October skywatching tips: go.nasa.gov/4rEKDhU
The planet Saturn is seen against black space, encircled by white rings with a gap near the middle. Saturn's atmospheric bands make the planet appear in shades of brown, orange, and yellow.

ALT The planet Saturn is seen against black space, encircled by white rings with a gap near the middle. Saturn's atmospheric bands make the planet appear in shades of brown, orange, and yellow.

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Bear? ❌ Cat? ❌ Monkey? ❌ Binturong! ✅ With sharp claws, a prehensile tail, and a healthy appetite... binturongs make themselves at home in the treetops. #WildVietnam is now streaming on @DisneyPlus and @hulu.
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Explore the cave. Discover the life within 🦇 It’s the CaveScape you loved this summer, now featuring live cave-dwelling animals with the addition of Hidden Habitats: Life in the Caves! Get ready for an unforgettable adventure that reveals the science, engineering, and natural wonders waiting to be explored beneath the surface ➡️ azscience.org/experience/all…
Hidden Habitats: Live in the Caves

ALT Hidden Habitats: Live in the Caves

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Gorgeous: one view, several celestial wonders. The Flame Nebula, the glowing reflection nebula NGC 2023 and the ghostly Horsehead share this spectacular view of Orion. (Video by WorldAndScience - Credit: ESO/J. Emerson/VISTA. Acknowledgment: Cambridge Astronomical Survey Unit)
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KIDLIT411@KIDLIT411Sep 25
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, TURKEY ON THE RUN by @alayne_kay illustrated by Neha Rawat (Flamingo Books) out on Sept. 29. To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly: kidlit411.com/2026/09/the-we… (+ more ways to win)
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SWE@SWEtalkSep 23
One week left to support the SWENext Back to School campaign! Your donation helps create opportunities for pre-college students to explore STEM and see the careers that could be part of their future. Donate by Sept. 30: bit.ly/4xMpK6J #SWENext #FutureEngineers #STEM
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KIDLIT411@KIDLIT411Sep 25
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the middle grade book, WHERE THE LIGHT SHINES IN by Jenny Mattern (@JollyFishPress) out Sept. 29. To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly: kidlit411.com/2026/09/the-we…
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Taylor McCoy 🦖@TM9380Sep 1
I deeply saddened to hear the Academy of Natural Sciences museum, the oldest natural history museum in America, will be shutting its doors for good at the end of the month. A massive loss to both the scientific and local communities
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If you’re searching for fun things to do in Phoenix this Labor Day, look no further—Arizona Science Center will be ✨ OPEN ✨ for business! With four levels of permanent and traveling exhibitions, Guests of all ages never tire of exploring our 140,000 square feet of air-conditioned amazement 🔬 Learn more & plan ahead for your visit ➡️ azscience.org/visit/plan-you…
Open Labor Day | Arizona Science Center

ALT Open Labor Day | Arizona Science Center

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NASA
@NASAAug 26
A partial lunar eclipse will pass over the Americas—and parts of Europe and Africa—tomorrow night! It will reach its peak around 12:12am ET (0412 UTC) on Thursday, Aug. 28. More info: go.nasa.gov/4qFpfIL
A diagram depicting the partial lunar eclipse occuring on Aug 28, with times in UTC marking the different stages of the eclipse. Credit: NASA's Scientific VIsualization Studio

ALT A diagram depicting the partial lunar eclipse occuring on Aug 28, with times in UTC marking the different stages of the eclipse. Credit: NASA's Scientific VIsualization Studio

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Phoenix Zoo@phoenixzooAug 27
In honor of National Dog Day, we are excited to announce Tails on the Trails! 🐶 Take your furry friend out for a Zoo day of their very own. Learn more at phoenixzoo.org/events/tails-… #NationalDogDay
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Hubble
@NASAHubbleAug 18
Spread your wings 🪽 An aging star at the center of the nebula Hen 2-437 casts off spectacularly symmetrical lobes of gas. Hen 2-437 resides in the faint northern constellation of Vulpecula (The Fox): go.nasa.gov/4zlj5l6
Icy blue wings of gas extend to the left and right of a bright white star, all against black space studded with stars.

ALT Icy blue wings of gas extend to the left and right of a bright white star, all against black space studded with stars.

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Phoenix Zoo@phoenixzooAug 18
Less than a month into being flamingos.. it's harder than it looks! 🦩
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SWENext@SWENextAug 18
Not everything you hear about STEM is true! 🚀 There are so many paths into STEM & no single "perfect" way to get there. Keep asking questions, exploring your interests & challenging misconceptions. Which myth have you heard the most? 💡Post by SWENext Influencer Krishanika P.
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Hubble
@NASAHubbleAug 7
A cosmic "lighthouse" calls the center of the Crab Nebula home. Known as a pulsar, this rapidly spinning neutron star sends off beams of radiation that sweep through space. Learn more for Lighthouse Day: go.nasa.gov/4yVcihM
Colorful nebula in space with a white haze throughout that is more concentrated in the center with a rippling effect. Colorful gas filaments appear to splash outward from the nebula center, colored yellow, magenta, and blue. A faint black border with right angles at the corners of the images show where the telescope’s field of view stopsdotted line with right angles shows the borders of the telescope’s image. Small white stars dot the background.

ALT Colorful nebula in space with a white haze throughout that is more concentrated in the center with a rippling effect. Colorful gas filaments appear to splash outward from the nebula center, colored yellow, magenta, and blue. A faint black border with right angles at the corners of the images show where the telescope’s field of view stopsdotted line with right angles shows the borders of the telescope’s image. Small white stars dot the background.

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