Citizen Science in the Library: Turn Your Curiosity into Impact
2022-02-24 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Denver)
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April is Citizen Science Month, and with it comes a variety of ways for you to turn your curiosity into impact. Citizen science connects communities to real scientific data through engaging projects that help make the world a better place. Join STAR Net and SciStarter to learn how your library can be a hub for citizen science and how to connect your patrons to real (and fun!) ways to help scientists. Come with questions and walk away with resources and tips to support a citizen science project at your library!

Our Blue Planet: EARTH
2022-03-23 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Denver)
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Oceans define our home planet, covering the majority of Earth’s surface and driving the water cycle that dominates our land and atmosphere. Join STAR Net and Dr. Michael Wood, a NASA Postdoctoral Program fellow in the Sea Level and Ice Group as we explore how Earth’s oceans are changing and how that impacts Earth as a global, dynamic system.
Whether or not your library is participating in the Collaborative Summer Library Program’s 2022 theme “Oceans of Possibilities” this webinar can help prepare you to engage your patrons in discussions about the future of our planet, and even worlds beyond our planet! We will also be sharing resources about other ocean worlds that span our Solar System and beyond.

Celebrate Water During Earth Science Week
2022-05-24 13:00 - 14:00 UTC
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Earth Science Week will take place October 9-15 with the theme “Earth Science for a Sustainable World.” Learning about and conserving water is a fundamental aspect of a sustainable future! Join STAR Net as we share engaging and fun water activities and resources developed by the We are Water Project Team that you can use to celebrate Earth Science Week – and beyond!
We are Water works with libraries in the Four Corners Region to explore and share stories about water within the communities they serve. Learn about water topics specific to this region, explore hands-on water activities, and begin planning your October library programs in celebration of Earth Science Week!

2022 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition - Join us!
2022-06-23 08:00 - 2022-06-28 17:00 (America/Denver)
Are you heading to the Annual American Library Association Conference in Washington D.C.? The STAR Net team is looking forward to seeing you both at the NASA booth and our Eclipse station! We will have information on the two new Eclipses coming our way in 2023 and 2024 (yes, it’s Eclipse 2.0!) Stop by to say hi, grab a button, and learn about some awesome solar science!
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STEAM Equity: Gender Equitable STEAM Programming
Friday, June 24, 2022 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Washington Convention Center, 150B (Ticketed Event)
Don’t Talk at Them – Learn with Them! Facilitation Strategies and Resources to Help Your Library Engage Young Patrons in STEAM Learning Experiences
Saturday, June 25, 2022 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Location: Washington Convention Center, 150A

We can’t wait to see you there!

Solar Eclipse Activities for Libraries FAQ Webinar
2022-07-27 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Denver)
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Did you know there are two eclipses coming up that can be seen across the U.S.? An annular solar eclipse in 2023 and a total solar eclipse in 2024! Learn about STAR Net’s new SEAL (Solar Eclipse Activities for Libraries) Initiative, funded by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. We will be discussing the upcoming eclipses, sharing how to sign up for free eclipse glasses, and exploring additional resources for hosting ‘out of this world’ eclipse programming!

What’s Next for Webb? Unraveling the Birth of Stars and Planetary Systems
2022-08-30 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Denver)
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The world got its first look at the astonishing images captured by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) in July. This first wave of full-color scientific images and spectra is just the beginning of Webb’s scientific operations. Join STAR Net at a free webinar on Tuesday, August 30th from 1-2 pm Mountain Time as we invite Dr. Elena Sabbi from the Space Telescope Science Institute to share about her work using Webb to study the formation of stars and planets. Discover how Webb’s new observations will revolutionize our understanding of the processes that have shaped the solar system!

We are Water: Sharing Stories through Stop-Motion Animation
2022-09-27 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Denver)
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Earth Science Week is just around the corner! Celebrate our beautiful planet October 9-15 with activities, resources, and stop-motion storytelling developed by the We are Water project team. Explore how water, critical and scarce, connects all things on Earth and how to celebrate it with your community!

World Water Day: Celebrate the Building Block of Life
2022-10-27 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Denver)
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Are you planning your springtime events? World Water Day is March 22! This is a day organized by the United Nations to bring awareness about water-related issues that face humans in almost every country. Join us as we explore hands-on activities about water conservation, the hydrological cycle, and engage in discussions about how water connects us all.

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 (America/Denver)
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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 (America/Denver)
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 (America/Denver)
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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 (America/Denver)
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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 (America/Denver)
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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 (America/Denver)
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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 (America/Denver)
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 (America/Denver)
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 (America/Denver)
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 (America/Denver)
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 (America/Denver)
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 (America/Denver)
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 (America/Denver)
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 (America/Denver)
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 (America/Denver)
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 (America/Denver)
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 (America/Denver)
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 (America/Denver)
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 (America/Denver)
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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