Events for December 4 - March 27

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. Watch Recorded Webinar View Presentation Slides Download Link Bank Download Chat Transcript  

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! Watch Recorded Webinar View Presentation Slides Download Link Bank Download Chat Transcript  

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. Watch Recorded Webinar View Presentation Slides Download Link Bank  

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! Watch Recorded Webinar [...]

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. Watch Recorded Webinar View Presentation Slides Download Link Bank Download Chat Transcript [...]

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 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. Watch Recorded Webinar View Presentation Slides Download Link Bank Download Chat Transcript