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Research Flights and the Science of Cloud Development, December 10, 2026
Join us on Thursday, December 10, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about the lifecycles of clouds and how clouds that result from wildfire influence the atmosphere. In this web seminar, Dr. Sarah Woods, scientist and cloud microphysics spe...
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Join us on Thursday, October 22, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about earthquakes and the USGS-led ShakeAlert Earthquake Early Warning System....
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Reviewing Proposals for NSTA Conference in Boston, September 29, 2026
Every great conference begins with great proposal reviewers. Help shape the 2027 NSTA Spring Conference in Boston. Join us for an interactive webinar that will equip you with the tools and guidance to evaluate proposals and support the development of...
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Archive: Unlocking Success: A Step-by-Step Guide to NSTA Proposal Submissions, September 3, 2026
Ready to share your ideas at the NSTA Spring Conference in Boston? Join us for an interactive session designed to help you develop and submit a successful proposal for the 2027 NSTA Spring Conference in Boston. Whether you're interested in presenting...
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As of June 2026, NOAA officially announced that an El Niño has formed in the Pacific Ocean and it is predicted to be a strong one. What is an El Niño? How does El Niño impact weather in the U.S. and across the globe? What is a Su...
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Snowfall Measurement Science: In Support of Aviation Winter Operations, November 12, 2026
Join us on Thursday, November 12, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about snow measurement science....
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Archive: Science Update: The Third Decadal U.S. Carbon Cycle Science Plan, June 4, 2026
The Third Decadal U.S. Carbon Cycle Science plan is developed in partnership with the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR), Cooperative Programs for the Advancement of Earth System Science (CPAESS), and the U.S. Carbon Cycle Science...
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Archive: Science Update: The Science of Hurricanes, Earth’s Most Powerful Storms, May 7, 2026
Around the world, hurricanes reshape coastlines, disrupt lives, and threaten communities. These powerful weather systems, which are also known as tropical cyclones, produce hazardous winds, waves, and rainfall that can reach hundreds of miles inland....
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Archive: Science Update: 2025 Arctic Report Card Headlines, January 29, 2026
This Science Update celebrates and shares the 20th anniversary Arctic Report Card (ARC), an annual update on the state of the Arctic environment produced by NOAA and national and international partners. In this webinar, ARC contributors wil...
NSTA Kids
Click here to view video of Too Much Quiet! Selected to be on The Children’s Book Council (CBC) December 2025 Hot Off the Press list!...
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Science Update: Archive: Mineral Resources for our Future, October 16, 2025
Critical minerals have been all over the news lately. While we may be familiar with the mining of copper, coal, and gold, emerging resources like lithium, rare earth elements, cobalt, and more have driven the search for a new generation of...
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Archive: Science Update: The Dynamic Atmosphere: Extreme Weather, June 26, 2025
Extreme atmospheric events, also known as extreme weather, are unusually severe occurrences that can cause significant damage and disruption. These events can range from heat waves and cold snaps to heavy precipitation, droughts, and various storms, ...
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Archive: Science Update: Amazing Monarch Butterflies, August 27, 2026
Join us to learn about why we refer to the monarch butterflies as "amazing."...
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Ready to engage your high school physics, biology, earth science, and environmental science students in meaningful climate investigations? Join Vernier biology and physics experts Colleen McDaniel and Fran Poodry, along with Vernier Trendsetter...
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Archive Science Update: Energy: The Push From Non-Renewable to Renewable Sources, April 24, 2025
The global energy demand has increased nearly exponentially in the last century and is projected to increase at a similar rate in the future. Yet the finite qualities of fossil fuels and CO2 emissions make many non-renewable energy sources (including...

