@informalscience

The Center for Advancement of Informal Science Education (CAISE) works to strengthen and connect the informal science education field.

 Washington, DC
informalscience.org
Joined July 2009
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We're excited to announce our new @NSF awarded project aiming to create an Informal STEM Learning Equity Resource Center! We’re partnering with @TERCtweets to build upon @informalscience's work to enhance equity-centered practices in STEM learning: bit.ly/3cuC3jR
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Liminal learning: moving across boundaries and spaces. How do we use this concept to work towards environmental justice? That’s what Dé Scipio @aeolani is doing at IslandWood! New episode of Humans of LS has dropped. ✅ it out now: 👂🏽 anchor.fm/humanslspod 🦻🏽 #learningsciences
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International Day of Scientific Culture (IDSC) @IDSciCult is September 28th, learn how your organization can get involved: bit.ly/3dD7iZY #nisenet, #IDSciCult, #science, #museums, #informalscience, #sciencecenters
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Welcome to #SealWeekNOAA! Each day, we will be sharing interesting facts and articles about seals and other pinnipeds. Join us to learn more about @NOAA’s conservation efforts and see how seals are important for healthy oceans: fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-s…
Seal sleeping on beach. Credit: Marine Mammals of Maine.

ALT Seal sleeping on beach. Credit: Marine Mammals of Maine.

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External review resources, upcoming professional learning events, news from NSF and DRK-12 projects, and more in our August newsletter! Read it here: cadrek12.org/newsletters/aug… #EdResearch @NSF #NSFfunded @informalscience @STELAR_CTR @NSFINCLUDESHub @EvaluATE_WMU @circls_org
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Apply for an @IFTHEN grant to support projects that address gender equity in museum content. Join our webinar on August 31 to learn more. The team will showcase 2 new projects that can be recreated in #childrensmuseums. astc.org/conference-event/if…

IF/THEN® Gender Equity Engagement Grants for Children's Museums - Association of Science and...

During this webinar, ASTC’s IF/THEN® Gender Equity Project team will showcase two new projects in the IF/THEN® Project Library aimed at children’s museums, share how to apply for a gender equity...

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August 30th is Frankenstein Day, celebrating Mary Shelley's birthday and her masterpiece, Frankenstein. Use these hands-on activities to celebrate! bit.ly/2HoRmec #frankensteinday, #nisenet, #museums, #planetariums, #informalscience, #sciencecenters, #childrensmuseums
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Free STAR Net Webinar tomorrow, August 30 at 1:00 pm MT! What’s Next for Webb? Unraveling the Birth of Stars and Planetary Systems. Register here: starnetlibraries.org/event/w…
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The @NSF AISL Solicitation is due 1/11/23. nsf.gov/publications/pub_sum… informalscience.org/about-ns… A thread of NEW updates to the solicitation: (1 of 5) #NSF #AISL #funding #informalscience
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Join us on Sep 20 to discuss the different ways to support equitable instructional practice in #MathEd for students and groups minoritized in the study of mathematics. Learn more & register: terc.zoom.us/meeting/registe… #Inclusive #Equity @10tochtli @BabetteMoeller @KathrynChval
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Join us for a book club-style discussion of this year’s Screven Award-winning article on September 22 at 2pm ET Register Here: buff.ly/3Qki1ab
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Read our new blog: “The value of think-aloud interviews to improve the assessment of scientific skills in C*Sci programs” with Amy Grack Nelson and Evelyn Christian Ronning informalscience.org/news-vie… @sciencemuseummn #InformalScience #scicomm #STEM
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Featured in our August newsletter: “Decolonizing Science?” by @docfilmprofRI, Amelia Moore, @mmerson, Adrian Cato informalscience.org/news-vie… @universityofri @TERCtweets #InformalScience #scicomm #STEM #indigenous
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Read our final newsletter: mailchi.mp/informalscience/c… #informalscience #scicomm #STEM @ScienceCenters @CADREK12 @NSFINCLUDESHub @STELAR_CTR @circls_org @arisimpacts @STEMVideoHall @CSforALL
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It’s summer and there’s a whole lot of pollinating going on! In our "Pollinatorpalooza" episode of the #CitizenScience #Podcast, learn about scientists’ efforts to monitor pollinators like bumblebees, monarchs and hummingbirds, and how you can help. scistarter.org/podcast?utm_c…
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Curious about #InventionEducation? We’re hosting a free online event this November for those interested in learning more and connecting with the #InventionEducation community. All are welcome! Register now: bit.ly/3bILFqR
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Explore examples of best practices in #climatechange #education with the Wade Institute for Science Education and our collaborating partner Salem Sound Coastwatch during our Professional Development Institute, “Our Climate, Our Communities: Science, Systems, and Solutions.” #STEM
Learn more www.wadeinstitutema.org!

ALT Learn more www.wadeinstitutema.org!

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NEW on the #WCSWildAudio Podcast: A New #Internship Program to Promote Greater #Equity and #Diversity in the #Conservation Field Listen at podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas… or wherever you get your podcasts. Podcast preview below. @WCSEducation @Zoos_Aquariums #STEM #STEMeducation
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Anti-bias education can be fun for elementary students. This LFJ webinar highlights some activities that young students can get excited about while they learn the value of identity, diversity, justice and action.learningforjustice.org/profe…
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Happy #BlackInNationalParksWeek ! It's✨Day 3✨ -- Wednesday (8/24) #PictureThat Share photos of your national park visits! Include photos of landscapes, wildlife, activities, and people. ...
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