Category: Events

NISE Network Online Workshop: How to Be a Part of 2.50 Million Acts of Science with SciStarter Originally Aired January 13, 2026 Audience Informal STEM educators Topic Citizen science, turnkey events, connections to America 250 Watch the Webinar DESCRIPTION During this online workshop, we were joined by SciStarter for a discussion about how to get […]

Acts of Science: Connected Info Session for Hosts & Facilitators Originally Aired January 20, 2026 Audience All those interested in facilitating or hosting citizen science events/programs: librarians, museum staff, community organizers, SciStarter Ambassadors, etc Topic Acts of Science: Connected; the signature event series for April 2026 produced by SciStarter Watch the Webinar DESCRIPTION Acts of […]

#MuseumSelfie Day is the perfect blend of art, culture, history—and selfies! Mark your calendars now for January 21, 2026. Mar Dixon, a leader in social media and the cultural sector, created #MuseumSelfie Day in 2014 as part of her quest to make museums fun for everyone – thus changing the image of museums from stodgy […]

Do NASA Science LIVE! with Redshift Wrangler Originally Aired December 11, 2025 Audience Everyone! Curious minds!NASA fans, Space fans, Solar System Ambassadors, SciStarter Ambassadors, Libraries and community centers Topic Learn how you can help a NASA-funded project use the light from distant galaxies to look back in time to the early universe! Watch the Recording […]

Do NASA Science LIVE! Planning Webinar Originally Aired November 18, 2025 Audience Solar System Ambassadors, SciStarter Ambassadors, librarians, and museums Topic NASA Citizen Science New virtual event series produced by SciStarter Watch the Webinar DESCRIPTION Just Announced! A new partnership between SciStarter and NASA: Do NASA Science LIVE! — a virtual event series that connects […]

Science Across Generations: Engaging All Ages Through Citizen Science at the Library Originally Aired October 24, 2025 – No recording Audience Arizona Library Association Conference Topic Citizen science in libraries, how to engage all age groups, getting started for all capacities Moderated By Deron Ash Assistant Director for Programs, School for the Future of Innovation […]

Stars, Strips and Acts of Science Citizen Science in Your Library for America 250 with SciStarter Originally Recorded August 25, 2025 Audience ARSL Event and Program Facilitators Topic Citizen Science Month 2026 & America 250 Watch the Webinar DESCRIPTION This webinar is designed for event facilitators interested in adding citizen science to their offerings and […]

Interactive NSF STEM Day Events to Spotlight SciStarter and Science Near Me For Immediate Release– The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) marks its 75th anniversary with a national celebration featuring NSF-funded SciStarter and Science Near Me. On this special occasion, eight community partners across the country will host interactive events showcasing these platforms and their […]

As I speak today at the Boston Youth Climate Summit, hosted by the Museum of Science, Boston (MOS), I reflect on the power of citizen science to equip communities to address climate resilience. Climate resilience refers to our capacity to deal with the impacts of climate-related hazards — including extreme heat, floods, droughts, sea level […]

As I reflect on the incredible journey of the Unique Mappers Network of Nigeria and SciStarter’s role in supporting their efforts, I’m filled with gratitude and excitement. The story of our collaboration is one of grassroots empowerment, global citizen science, and a shared commitment to making a measurable difference in the world. I am unbelievably […]