NISE Network

NISE Network

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The Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network (NISE Net) project is a major National Science Foundation (NSF) initiative to form a national infrastructure that links science museums and other informal science education organizations with nanoscale science and engineering research organizations to foster public awareness, engagement, and understanding of nanoscale science, engineering, and technology. We invite you to find out more about the NISE Network by visiting the Nise Network Web site and joining the effort.

Approved by the NSF in the fall of 2005 this 5-year, $20 million initiative was created to bring the education and research communities together. Selected by the NSF, the three principal partners - the Museum of Science in Boston, the Exploratorium in San Francisco, and the Science Museum of Minnesota in St. Paul - have grown to a network of 13 museums and universities  across the nation. In 2010, The NISE Network was awarded a second five‐year, $21 million grant, to continue engaging public audiences in this cutting edge science and technology.

The purpose of the NISE.net website

  • To facilitate communication and collaboration among informal science educators and nano scientists
  • To share educational resources and tools with professional educators
  • To provide the public with links to information and activities about nano science, technology, and engineering through our public page www.WhatisNano.org 

MRS Role 

The Materials Research Society (MRS) plays a major role in NISE Network, linking scientists interested in public outreach with informal science education projects, offering authoritative scientific information, and providing meeting venues for NISE Network activities

The NISE Network is an excellent opportunity for MRS members to get involved in high-impact outreach projects in their own communities. The NISE Network needs your NSET expertise, involvement and input to help create some unique project deliverables. Join the network at http://www.nisenet.org/user 

Are You a Scientist Who Wants To Volunteer?

Researcher Center – Informal Science Education (RISE) resources are available at www.nisenet.org/rise Check out the information on organizing Science Forums and Science Cafes.

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