Upcoming Webinars and Professional Development Events
Webinar Recordings
Missed a Webinar? Stroll below or check out the SciStarter YouTube Channel for all past webinar recordings.
DEC 11
3:30 PM PT / 6:30 PM ET
Zoom
Do NASA Science LIVE!
SciStarter is partnering with NASA to present a series of free virtual events featuring NASA citizen science projects, live Q&As with scientists, and step-by-step instructions to get involved in real time! No previous experience or specialized experience is required!
This program aims to engage thousands of people in NASA citizen science projects to help accelerate research, together.
Register to save the date, tell us if you’re hosting a livestream, and receive a notification when the project is announced.
DEC 15 – MAR 17
11:00 AM PT / 2:00 PM ET
Zoom
Acts of Science: Connected Info Session
Join us each month to prepare for the April event series “Acts of Science: Connected,” a set of hybrid events, featuring different projects.
Upcoming sessions: December 15, January 20, February 17, March 17
Each month, we will host a meet up with one of the projects scheduled to be featured in April. For the first 30 minutes, you will learn about the project and how to participate in it. This will be an opportunity to ask the project leader questions and test out participation. For the last 30 minutes, we will provide facilitation support for the corresponding April event. We will discuss how your library or community space can host a satellite event and what resources will be available to you. These will include access to leaderboards, ways to personalize the community call to action, and promotional tools.
These events are a part of Global Citizen Science Month and America 250, the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
JAN 14
1:00 PM PT / 4:00 PM ET
Zoom
Do NASA Science LIVE!
Prepare for hosting a satellite livestream for the February 11th Do NASA Science LIVE event!
Do NASA Science LIVE is an occasional series of one-hour virtual events featuring NASA citizen science projects that need your help. During the events, we’ll learn about a project, hear from a project scientist, and do the project together. Your questions will be answered in real-time, too! All you need is a computer, iPad, or smartphone with wifi…and your curiosity!
Libraries, museums, schools and other community spaces are encouraged to join us and learn about hosting the events! Visit SciStarter.org/NASA-LIVE for more information.
FEB 11
3:30 PM PT / 6:30 PM ET
Zoom
Do NASA Science LIVE!
SciStarter is partnering with NASA to present a series of free virtual events featuring NASA citizen science projects, live Q&As with scientists, and step-by-step instructions to get involved in real time! No previous experience or specialized experience is required!
This program aims to engage thousands of people in NASA citizen science projects to help accelerate research, together.
Register to save the date, tell us if you’re hosting a livestream, and receive a notification when the project is announced.
APR 2
11:00 AM PT / 2:00 PM ET
6:00 PM PT / 9:00 PM ET
Zoom
Acts of Science: Connected with NASA
SciStarter is partnering with NASA to present a series of free virtual events featuring NASA citizen science projects, live Q&As with scientists, and step-by-step instructions to get involved in real time! No previous experience or specialized experience is required!
This particular event is a part of “Acts of Science: Connected,” which will bring us all together in April to celebrate participation in real research for Citizen Science Month! We are aiming for 2.50 Million Acts of Science by the end of April.
Register to save the date, tell us if you’re hosting a livestream, and receive a notification when the project is announced.
APR 29
3:00 PM PT / 6:00 PM ET
6:00 PM PT / 9:00 PM ET
Zoom
Acts of Science: Connected with NASA
SciStarter is partnering with NASA to present a series of free virtual events featuring NASA citizen science projects, live Q&As with scientists, and step-by-step instructions to get involved in real time! No previous experience or specialized experience is required!
This particular event is a part of “Acts of Science: Connected,” which will bring us all together in April to celebrate participation in real research for Citizen Science Month! We are aiming for 2.50 Million Acts of Science by the end of April.
Register to save the date, tell us if you’re hosting a livestream, and receive a notification when the project is announced.
Do NASA Science LIVE!
December 11, 2025 | 3:30pm PT / 6:30pm ET
Do NASA Science LIVE is a national series of fun, hands-on events that invite everyone—students, families, hobbyists, and lifelong learners—to help NASA do real science. Each 60–90 minute session features a NASA project (like observing clouds, classifying space images, or listening for space soundscapes), a live Q&A with scientists, and simple activities you can do on your phone or laptop. Join from home or head to a community watch party at a local library or organization where trained facilitators are ready to guide you. Register to save the date and receive a notification when the project is announced.
Do NASA Science LIVE!
February 11, 2026 | 3:30pm PT / 6:30pm ET
Do NASA Science LIVE is a national series of fun, hands-on events that invite everyone—students, families, hobbyists, and lifelong learners—to help NASA do real science. Each 60–90 minute session features a NASA project (like observing clouds, classifying space images, or listening for space soundscapes), a live Q&A with scientists, and simple activities you can do on your phone or laptop. Join from home or head to a community watch party at a local library or organization where trained facilitators are ready to guide you. Register to save the date and receive a notification when the project is announced.
Acts of Science: Connected Info Session
December 15, 2025 | 11 PT/ 2 ET
January 20, 2026 | 11 PT/ 2 ET
February 17, 2026 | 11 PT/ 2 ET
March 17, 2026 | 11 PT/ 2 ET
Join us each month to prepare for the April event series “Acts of Science: Connected,” a set of hybrid events, featuring different projects. Each month, we will host a meet up with one of the projects scheduled to be featured in April. For the first 30 minutes, you will learn about the project and how to participate in it. This will be an opportunity to ask the project leader questions and test out participation. For the last 30 minutes, we will provide facilitation support for the corresponding April event. We will discuss how your library or community space can host a satellite event and what resources will be available to you. These will include access to leaderboards, ways to personalize the community call to action, and promotional tools. These events are a part of Global Citizen Science Month and America 250, the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Acts of Science: Connected with NASA
April 2, 2026 | 11am PT / 2pm ET
April 2, 2026 | 6pm PT / 9pm ET
Do NASA Science LIVE is a national series of fun, hands-on events that invite everyone—students, families, hobbyists, and lifelong learners—to help NASA do real science. This particular event is a part of “Acts of Science: Connected,” which will bring us all together in April to celebrate participation in real research for Citizen Science Month! We are aiming for 2.50 Million Acts of Science by the end of April. Each session features a NASA project (like observing clouds, classifying space images, or listening for space soundscapes), a live Q&A with scientists, and simple activities you can do on your phone or laptop. Join from home or head to a community watch party at a local library or organization where trained facilitators are ready to guide you. Register to save the date and receive a notification when the project is announced.
Acts of Science: Connected with NASA
April 29, 2026 | 3pm PT / 6pm ET
April 29, 2026 | 6pm PT / 9pm ET
Do NASA Science LIVE is a national series of fun, hands-on events that invite everyone—students, families, hobbyists, and lifelong learners—to help NASA do real science. This particular event is a part of “Acts of Science: Connected,” which will bring us all together in April to celebrate participation in real research for Citizen Science Month! We are aiming for 2.50 Million Acts of Science by the end of April. Each session features a NASA project (like observing clouds, classifying space images, or listening for space soundscapes), a live Q&A with scientists, and simple activities you can do on your phone or laptop. Join from home or head to a community watch party at a local library or organization where trained facilitators are ready to guide you. Register to save the date and receive a notification when the project is announced.
Webinar Recordings
Missed a Webinar? Stroll below or check out the SciStarter YouTube Channel for all past webinar recordings.
Webinar Archives
Watch previously recorded webinars and download the slide deck for more information.
Kicking Off America250 with SciStarter: 2.5 Million Acts of Science this April
Hosted on June 17, 2025
Join the America250 celebration with SciStarter and discover how libraries and communities can lead the charge toward 2.5 Million Volunteer Acts of Science during Citizen Science Month in April!
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SciStarter LIVE: How You Can Fight Mosquito Borne Disease this Spring by Mapping Mosquito Habitats
Hosted on April 8, 2025
Track mosquito populations and the spread of mosquito-borne illnesses! Watch the recording of this webinar as presented by SciStarter and The GLOBE Program to explore GLOBE Mosquito Habitat Mapper and discover how libraries can integrate this citizen science project into programs using hands-on activities, games, and citizen science kits!
Citizen Science at Your Library for Beginners
Hosted on September 27, 2023
Join the National Citizen and Community Science Library Network team to learn about the benefits and opportunities of becoming a community hub for citizen science. This webinar is designed for libraries new to citizen science and SciStarter.
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Pollinator Palooza: Tools and Resources to Plan Your Pollinator Event
Hosted on April 19, 2023
This event is presented by the Citizen and Community Science library network to support libraries and other community-based organizations to develop nature and pollinator-focused programming for their community.
Download the slides
Additional Learning Opportunities
Take self-guided online tutorials and earn a digital badge and certificate.
Foundations of Citizen Science training module
Learn the basics, discover why participation in scientific research matters, participate in projects, and make the most of SciStarter.
Citizen Science Ambassador training module
Learn how to introduce citizen science to others in your community!