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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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Science Update: The Enduring Legacy of Henrietta Lacks, September 16, 2020

Join us on Wednesday, September 16, 2020, starting at 7:00 pm ET and learn about the legacy of Henrietta Lacks....

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Archive: Science Update: The Enduring Legacy of Henrietta Lacks, September 16, 2020

As we celebrate Henrietta Lacks’ 100th birthday, this web seminar presentation will highlight the contributions of HeLa cells to science and medicine, as well as NIH’s unique agreement with the Lacks’ family related to access to HeLa genom...

Middle School Elementary High School Biology Life Science STEM

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Science Update: The Technologies of Ocean Exploration - Today and Into the Future, July 16, 2020

Join us on Thursday, July 16, 2020, starting at 7:00 pm ET to learn about some of the amazing tools that are helping us to map, identify, characterize, and manage ocean resources now and for future generations....

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Archive: Science Update: Tropical Climatology and Hurricane Hazards, May 13, 2020

This web seminar will provide an overview of the seasonality, timing, and risks associated with Tropical weather systems. We will provide a broad cursory examination of the meteorological and climatological factors that underpin the challenges of for...

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Archive: Science Update: Hubble's 30th Anniversary, April 29, 2020

The Hubble Space Telescope (HST) was launched into Earth orbit on 24 April 1990 by the Space Shuttle. A flaw in the primary mirror initially made it look destined to be a historic failure. Space-walking astronauts made repairs and upgrades on five mi...

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Science Update: Earth Day in the Context of the Pandemic: A Chance to Reflect on Deferred Action, April 16, 2020

Join us on Thursday, April 16, 2020, starting at 7:00 pm ET to celebrate Earth Day with NSTA....

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Archive: Science Update: COVID-19: Don’t Panic but Know the Science, March 25, 2020

Turn on any TV, look on social media and you’ll hear about the coronavirus and COVID-19 but what do you really need to know about it?  Join NSTA for a web seminar to learn more of the science about what this virus is, where it came from, and h...

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