STAR Library Network

Science Across America: Pre-Application Webinar
2025-12-03 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Denver)
Join this webinar to learn about STAR Net’s new project, “Science Across America,” and how to apply to be a participating library!
Since its founding, the United States has been a leader in scientific discovery; exploring questions in fields as diverse as biology, physics, medicine and more. Science has resulted in breakthroughs that positively affect our lives in innumerable ways. From the light bulb to the Human Genome Project to the invention of GPS, science has driven us forward, and discoveries have been made by teams from every corner of the country. Science Across America gives us the chance to celebrate both the globally game-changing discoveries themselves, and the local researchers who may be toiling on the latest breakthroughs right up the street.
To shine a light on American scientific innovation, participating libraries will create events and activities that feature the past, present and future of scientific innovation in their communities, counties, and states. Using a robust suite of customizable activities and materials, they’ll help their patrons explore how science gets done, what impact it has, and how they can see themselves in their scientist neighbors.
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Science in America: Inventions of the Southwestern U.S.
2025-12-04 13:00 - 14:00
December 4, 2025 at 1:00 pm Mountain Time
Join STAR Net as we highlight innovations from the Four Corners Region of the southwestern United States. We will explore the history of Acequias (community irrigation systems), water efficient agricultural techniques, and inventions that have transformed public health. We will be sharing programming ideas and hands-on activities for celebrating human innovation and discuss ways libraries from all communities can explore their own unique contributions to science throughout history.
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