Events for December 14, 2016 - August 2, 2017

  • Citizen Science Month 2026: Make Your Acts Count – A Kickoff for Libraries and Event Facilitators

    Be Part of 2.5 Million Acts of Science during America250! Originally designed for libraries, this session is open to all event organizers—including libraries, museums, science festivals, and community programs—interested in adding citizen science to their offerings and contributing to 2.5 Million Acts of Science during Citizen Science Month, April 2026, as part of the national America250 celebration. Libraries, museums, and community spaces are civic hubs—and in April 2026, they’ll also become launchpads for real-world research. Invite your community to take part in simple, fun, and meaningful citizen science projects that spark curiosity and make a local impact. Join SciStarter and STAR [...]

  • Science Across America: Pre-Application Webinar

    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 [...]

  • Science in America: Inventions of the Southwestern U.S.

    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. Register Today!

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