Join us on Wednesday, October 23rd at 1 pm Mountain Time to learn how your library can participate in the EZIE Mission, a collaboration between Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab (JHU APL) and NASA. Through the EZIE-Mag initiative, you can apply to receive a FREE magnetometer to study space weather and aurora science! The EZIE Mission is unique because it’s the first NASA mission where you and your community can directly engage with space weather and aurora research. They are offering 700 free magnetometers to libraries, classrooms, afterschool programs, and other educational groups across the country.  Join this free STAR [...]

Join SciStarter and STAR Net for a Citizen Science Earth Day Celebration at your library! This exciting event provides the perfect opportunity for community members of all ages to come together and engage in hands-on, impactful science. Organize a watch party at your library and livestream this interactive celebration that showcases a variety of citizen science projects that contribute to important research on topics such as phenology (the study of seasonal changes in plants and animals), migration patterns, and conservation efforts. Enjoy quick, engaging lightning talks from project leaders, then participate in a lively Q&A session where your patrons can interact [...]

Join STAR Net and The Avarna Group for a free, 90-minute interactive virtual training designed for library staff and informal educators who create STEM exhibits and programming. Explore practical strategies to deepen community engagement, foster trust with the audiences you serve, and how to co-create meaningful and relevant STEM learning experiences. Learn from real-world case studies, connect with peers, and walk away with actionable tools to bring your STEM initiatives to life. Register Here