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NASA Inspires Futures for Tomorrow’s Youth (NIFTY) Pre-Application Webinar
2023-01-10 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Denver)
Are you a library in Minnesota, California, Arizona, or California? Learn all about how to get involved in a new project, NASA Inspires Futures for Tomorrow’s Youth (NIFTY)! NIFTY aims to broaden participation of youth (ages 9-14) in STEM, with a critical focus on girls and other historically-excluded genders in STEM, by connecting your library with diverse NASA Role Models. Join us on January 6th at 12 pm Mountain Time to learn more about the project and how to apply!
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Planning for Citizen Science Month
2023-02-01 12:00 - 13:00
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Join this SciStarter professional development for libraries to gain citizen science ideas and resources ranging from simple book displays, to staff and community training, to activities featuring turnkey citizen science projects, to online or in-person events with subject matter experts.

Solar Eclipse Activities for Libraries Virtual Training
2023-02-07 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-02-22 11:00 - 12:00
Come join the SEAL team at the Space Science Institute to learn all about the resources available to help you plan programming at your library for the 2023 annular eclipse and the 2024 total eclipse! We’ll review the SEAL project, go over the contents of the circulating solar viewing kits, demonstrate a hands-on activity, and more!
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We are Water: Celebrating Water this Earth Day
2023-02-16 13:00 - 14:00
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Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. Engage your community this spring around the importance of protecting our water systems with resources and hands-on activities from the We are Water project! Learn how to launch a social media photo challenge and share ideas of how to connect with your community over local water topics.

SEAL Virtual Training: Citizen Science and Eclipse Programming
2023-04-12 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-04-25 14:00 - 15:00
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The 2023 and 2024 solar eclipses are a great opportunity to explore citizen science at your library! Join STAR Net to learn how to incorporate citizen science into your library’s eclipse programming as part of the Solar Eclipse Activities for Libraries virtual training series.

SEAL Virtual Training: Citizen Science and Eclipse Programming
2023-05-04 11:00 - 12:00
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Are you looking for ways to engage your community in solar eclipses coming to North America in 2023 or 2024? We are seeking libraries to involve their patrons in a NASA citizen science project that will contribute to understanding of what happens on Earth when the Sun’s light is blocked, even temporarily.
Attend this May 4 webinar to learn more about GLOBE Eclipse citizen science, resources to support library programming, and an opportunity for U.S. libraries to apply for a free library kit. The webinar is part of the STAR Net Solar Eclipse Activities for Libraries (SEAL) Virtual Training on Citizen Science and Eclipse Programming.

Summer Programming with We are Water
2023-05-10 13:00 - 14:00
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Get some last minute planning ideas connected to the 2023 Collaborative Summer Library Program theme: “All Together Now.” The We are Water project celebrates our connections through water. In this webinar you will learn how to inspire community conversations, explore hands-on activities, and recognize our shared values around water and what it means to us.

SEAL Virtual Training: Citizen Science and Eclipse Programming
2023-05-16 13:00 - 14:00
The 2023 and 2024 solar eclipses are a great opportunity to explore citizen science at your library! Join STAR Net to learn how to incorporate citizen science into your library’s eclipse programming as part of the Solar Eclipse Activities for Libraries virtual training series.
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SEAL Virtual Training: Eclipse Authors Webinar
2023-09-12 12:00 - 13:00
STAR Net is hosting a freeform discussion for librarians to share programming ideas, ask each other questions, and discuss events for both the 2023 annular and 2024 total eclipses. We’re hoping for a lively discussion where y’all share your great programming ideas, the more the merrier!
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SEAL Virtual Training: What to Expect on Eclipse Day
2023-09-27 11:00 - 12:00
You’ve got your SEAL eclipse viewing glasses, you have your programming ideas…but what happens the big day? Join STAR Net for this webinar to help you get ready for the day of the eclipse. We’ll be sharing insights from a survey of librarians who hosted programming for the last big American eclipse in 2017 and discussing how to prepare for the the things you can (and can’t) control on the day of the eclipse.
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Earth Science Week: Innovating for Earth and People
2023-10-03 11:00 - 12:00
Join STAR Net and the Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) Program as we celebrate Earth Science Week! We will be showcasing GLOBE’s new documentary film series: Agents of Change. We will be joined by the director of the series, Jan Heiderer, and sharing hands-on activities all about water, Earth science, and innovation for a more sustainable world!
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Water Stories: Photo Tips, Compelling Visuals, and Storytelling Techniques
2023-10-17 14:00 - 15:00
On October 17, 2023 at 2:00 pm Mountain Time, STAR Net and the We are Water project team invite you to a storytelling webinar all about water! Come learn photo tips, witness compelling visuals, and explore storytelling techniques. The instructor is Lianna Nixon, an educator, professional filmmaker and published photographer. She is interested in stories that explore the relationships of the natural world, wildlife, technology and identity development as agents of change.
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Bilingual and Spanish Language Eclipse Resources
2024-02-20 11:00 - 12:00
Looking for resources to help engage Spanish speakers in your community? STAR Net’s got you! Join the STAR Net team for a webinar all about bilingual and Spanish language hands-on activities, science explainers, and more!

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Citizen Science and the Solar Eclipse: Harness the Power of Your Community!
2024-02-28 13:00 - 14:00
The upcoming Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024 will provide a unique opportunity for your library’s community to actively participate in citizen science projects! Harness the power of your unique community to collect data and observations that will contribute to our understanding of the Sun, Earth and the Moon. Join SciStarter and STAR Net as we explore temperature and weather monitoring, wildlife observations, and other citizen science experiments you can engage in during the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse.
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Viewing Eclipses Through a Cultural Lens
2024-03-12 11:00 - 12:00
Eclipses aren’t just an amazing space science event, they’re also a cultural touchpoint for people worldwide. Join STAR Net and astronomer, educator, and senior scientist at the Exploratorium Dr. Isabel Hawkins for an informative discussion of how eclipses are viewed and celebrated culturally worldwide!

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Community Driven Science Adventure(s) at Your Library this Summer!
2024-03-27 13:00 - 14:00
Join SciStarter, STAR Net and the National Girls Collaborative Project to gain ideas and resources for connecting public engagement in scientific research with this year’s Collaborative Summer Library Program theme: Adventure Begins at Your Library™. From counting pollinators and taking photos of biodiversity to observing clouds and measuring light pollution, citizen and community science is a way for everyone to join in the adventures of science.

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Reviving Nature’s Narrative: Leveraging Libraries for Rewilding Initiatives
2024-04-22 12:00 - 13:00
Join SciStarter, STAR Net, and the filmmakers of WILD HOPE to learn about the role libraries can play in restoring and protecting biodiversity. WILD HOPE is a free, digital film series that tells the stories of inspiring individuals who found their path to action and are having a real impact on our planet. This webinar will feature resources that can support libraries to become partners in these local rewilding efforts at all scales. We’ll also share how you can screen WILD HOPE at your library. Join us this Earth Day to get inspired and plan for action!

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Exploring Auroras: the Science, the Art, and Participatory Science
2024-07-11 13:00 - 14:00
Delve into the beautiful phenomenon of the Northern and Southern Lights! NASA@ My Library/STAR Net is joined by Dr. Elizabeth MacDonald and Laura Edson of Aurorasaurus: a participatory science project that uses web reports to map auroras. Learn more about aurora science, get an introduction to the Aurorasaurus project, create your own aurora chalk art, and discuss ways to bring this topic to your library’s programs. Aurorasaurus is a research project that is within the New Mexico Consortium, supported by the National Science Foundation and NASA.
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Experience Solar Maximum with the Astronomical League's Observing Challenge
2024-09-11 13:00 - 14:00
Did you know that the Sun goes through its own phases? Approximately every 11 years, the Sun’s magnetic field goes through a cycle where the magnetic field completely flips, meaning that the Sun’s north and south poles switch places! The solar cycle affects activity on the Sun’s surface, and we are currently reaching the point in the cycle where solar activity is at its peak. This means more sunspots, solar flares, and geomagnetic storms resulting in beautiful displays of auroras!
It also means more disturbances in Earth’s magnetic field, which can affect the electrical power grid, spacecraft operations, and radio signals.
Join STAR Net and the Astronomical League as we explore the solar cycle, what happens during periods of high activity from the Sun, and how to participate in the Solar Maximum Observing Challenge! You’ll learn how to build a DIY magnetometer to detect minor disturbances to the Earth’s magnetic field and discuss ways to engage your community in experiencing solar maximum. The solar eclipses of 2023 and 2024 may be over, but there are still plenty of ways to celebrate our Sun!
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Exploring Local Waters: A Place-Based Approach to Water Education and Conservation
2024-10-10 11:00 - 12:00
Join STAR Net and members of the We are Water project team on October 10th from 11 am – 12 pm Mountain Time as we delve into the unique water systems of the Four Corners Region of the southwest. We will highlight culturally relevant engagement strategies around local water topics, discuss place-based approaches to inspire action for local conservation efforts, and showcase how to plan and implement your own Water Celebration Day using the assets and partners in your community.
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Apply to Receive a FREE Magnetometer and Contribute to Space Weather Science!
2024-10-23 13:00 - 13:30
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 Net webinar to learn how to apply!
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NASA@ My Library: Heliophysics Workshop Series Featuring Dr. Nat Mathews
2024-11-19 11:00 - 12:00
Are you interested in exploring the fascinating field of heliophysics? Join us for an exciting collaboration between NASA@ My Library and NASA SCoPE! You can engage with NASA experts, learn about heliophysics, and access valuable educational resources. This is a fantastic opportunity to ask questions, expand your knowledge, and get involved in groundbreaking science. Don’t miss out!
Dr. Nat Mathews will explain how new discoveries in physics are helping scientists understand the Sun’s magnetic fields.
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NASA@ My Library: Heliophysics Workshop Series Featuring Dr. Cristian Ferradas
2024-11-20 10:00 - 11:00
Are you interested in exploring the fascinating field of heliophysics? Join us for an exciting collaboration between NASA@ My Library and NASA SCoPE! You can engage with NASA experts, learn about heliophysics, and access valuable educational resources. This is a fantastic opportunity to ask questions, expand your knowledge, and get involved in groundbreaking science. Don’t miss out!
Dr. Cristian Ferradas takes us on a fascinating journey through Earth’s magnetic field and its connection to the ionosphere.
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NASA's Eyes for Libraries
2024-12-04 13:00 - 14:00
NASA’s Eyes is a suite of 3D, interactive applications to allow anyone to see how NASA is exploring the universe. Join us to hear about how you can start utilizing this free, yet professional NASA tool today in your spaces. Ask questions and contribute your voice to how NASA can make it more useful for you and your patrons!
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NASA@ My Library: Heliophysics Workshop Series Featuring Vincent, the "Aurora Guy"
2024-12-05 14:00 - 15:00
Are you interested in exploring the fascinating field of heliophysics? Join us for an exciting collaboration between NASA@ My Library and NASA SCoPE! You can engage with NASA experts, learn about heliophysics, and access valuable educational resources. This is a fantastic opportunity to ask questions, expand your knowledge, and get involved in groundbreaking science. Don’t miss out!
Vincent, the “Aurora Guy,” will showcase amazing aurora displays and explain the science behind these phenomena.
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NASA@ My Library: Heliophysics Workshop Series Featuring Maya Levisohn (Space Weather)
2025-01-30 10:00 - 11:00
Are you interested in exploring the fascinating field of heliophysics? Join us for an exciting collaboration between NASA@ My Library and NASA SCoPE! You can engage with NASA experts, learn about heliophysics, and access valuable educational resources. This is a fantastic opportunity to ask questions, expand your knowledge, and get involved in groundbreaking science. Don’t miss out!
You’ll hear how Maya is analyzing ground induced current and magnetometer data. You’ll learn about how Maya’s work on visualizing ground-induced currents and magnetometer data can impact our daily lives. Ground-induced currents, caused by interactions between solar activity and the Earth’s magnetic field, can affect power grids, pipelines, and other critical infrastructure. By studying these phenomena, Maya’s work helps us better understand and predict potential disruptions, ensuring the safety and stability of essential services we rely on every day.
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Color Our World with Citizen Science: From Space to Sea
2025-02-04 13:00 - 14:00
Join SciStarter, STAR Net, and the Collaborative Summer Reading Program for an engaging webinar that explores how libraries can bring the 2024 Summer Reading Theme, Color Our World, to life through citizen science. Discover hands-on STEM activities for all ages, from exploring the wonders of space to uncovering the mysteries of the deep sea. Learn how these activities align with the theme and provide opportunities for library users to contribute to real-world scientific research. Gain valuable resources and ideas to integrate citizen science into your library’s programming, inspiring curiosity and creativity in your community!
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Summer Fun for All Ages with GLOBE Citizen Science!
2025-03-04 11:00 - 12:00
On March 4 at 11 am Mountain Time, join STAR Net and the NASA Earth Science Education Collaborative (NESEC) to round out planning for your 2025 summer library programs. Discover hands-on STEAM activities that can support either the Collaborative Summer Library Program (Color Our World) or iREAD (Level up at your Library with games and puzzles). These can be used in active and passive library programs to inspire and prepare patrons of all ages – from kids to seniors – to participate in NASA GLOBE Observer citizen science. This webinar will take place at 11:00 am Mountain Standard Time.
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