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Science Update seminars highlight science in the news, science-related anniversaries or celebrations, targeting all teachers of science and general science enthusiasts.


 

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Archive: Science Update: Get Ready for the April 8 Total Solar Eclipse, February 8, 2024

In this Science Update, the presenters will share the tools that will help you make the eclipse a great experience for your students, your school, and...

Preschool Elementary Middle School High School Postsecondary Informal Education Astronomy Earth & Space Science STEM

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Archive: Science Update: Exploring the Unknown: The Importance of Space-Based Telescopes, January 25, 2024

In this web seminar Dr. Jon Arenberg, Chief Engineer, James Webb Space Telescope, Northrop Grumman, will provide unparalleled insights into working on...

Elementary Middle School High School Postsecondary Informal Education Astronomy Earth & Space Science Engineering Mathematics STEM Technology

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Archive: Science Update: Every Rock Has A Story: Life's Evolving Relationship with the Earth, December 7, 2023

Identifying a rock or mineral can be the beginning of an investigation. Every rock has a story just waiting to be told, and everyone loves to hear a g...

Elementary Middle School High School Postsecondary Informal Education Chemistry Climate Change Earth & Space Science Environmental Science STEM

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Archive: Science Update: Mission: Iconic Reefs, Bringing Science and Community Together for Coral Reefs, November 16, 2023

Lindsey Crews, Science and Outreach Coordinator for Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, will share information about an ambitious restoration plan...

Elementary Middle School High School Postsecondary Informal Education Climate Change Earth & Space Science Environmental Science Life Science STEM

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Archive: Science Update: Using the Nutrition Facts Label to Meet the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, October 19, 2023

The FDA recently updated the requirements for nutrition labeling that appear on most packaged food products. This presentation will review the major c...

Elementary Middle School High School Postsecondary Informal Education Biology Chemistry Life Science STEM

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Archive: Science Update: The Science of Oil Spill Response and Cleanup, September 28, 2023

Major oil spills are rare, but thousands of spills occur each year where oil or chemicals are released into the environment due to accidents or natura...

Preschool Elementary Middle School High School Postsecondary Pre-service Teachers Informal Education Biology Chemistry Earth & Space Science Environmental Science Robotics STEM

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Archive: Science Update: An Eclipse 'Double-Header' is Coming this School Year! August 31, 2023

There will be an annular eclipse this fall and a total eclipse next spring visible in the U.S. Join veteran astronomers and educators Dennis Schatz an...

Elementary Middle School High School Postsecondary Informal Education Astronomy Earth & Space Science STEM

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Archive: Science Update: Do NASA Science LIVE! July 20, 2023

July 20th is the anniversary of the 1969 Moon landing, when American astronauts became the first humans to land on the moon. To celebrate this histori...

Elementary Middle School High School Postsecondary Informal Education Aerospace Astronomy Earth & Space Science STEM

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Archive: Science Update: Observing Hurricanes with Ocean Drones, June 8, 2023

Advancing our understanding of hurricanes and improving forecasts require measurements from the most violent parts of the storms, where ships and airc...

Middle School Elementary High School Informal Education Postsecondary Climate Change Earth & Space Science Environmental Science Life Science STEM

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Archive: Science Update: Europa Clipper: Exploring an Ocean World, May 11, 2023

In this web seminar, a team from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory will share information about the exciting Europa Clipper mission that will explore...

Middle School Elementary High School Informal Education Postsecondary Astronomy Chemistry Earth & Space Science Engineering Life Science Mathematics Physics STEM Technology

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Archive: Science Update: From Talking Trash to Taking Action: The Science of Marine Debris, April 20, 2023

Our oceans are filled with items that do not belong there. Huge amounts of plastics, metals, rubber, textiles, lost fishing gear, abandoned vessels, a...

Middle School Elementary High School Informal Education Postsecondary Chemistry Earth & Space Science Environmental Science Life Science STEM

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