I Am a Materials Science Enthusiast and I Want to Do Something

Explore a Website
Visit a Museum
Experiment
Play a Game
Sing a Song
Find a Summer Program
Attend a Science Cafe
Provide Public Outreach Programs 

Explore a Cool Website about Materials Science

• TryNano.org
  Resources about nanotechnology for a wider audience 
• Strange Matter
  Games, experiments and videos covering material structure, properties, processing and performance 
• WhatisNano.org 
  Audio, video, games and other resources about nanoscale science  
• HowtoSmile.org
  Science and math activities, tools and services for teaching kids 
• The Macrogalleria
  A multilingual site exploring polymers and polymer science  
• Nano for Kids
  Encourages science awareness for kids in grades K-12 
• Nikon Universcale
  An interactive page that explores perspectives from the micro to the universe 

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Visit a Science Museum or Science Center

• Strange Matter: Where Can I Find It? 
  A list and map of locations for the traveling Strange Matter exhibition  
• NanoDays 
  A week-long Nanoscale Informal Science Education (NISE) Network festival of nanoscale science and engineering programs at more than 200 science museums, universities and research centers across the country 
• Find a Science Center
  A search tool by the Association of Science-Technology Centers to find over 400 science centers 

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Experiment with Materials

• NOVA Launches New Energy Lab
  Design renewable energy systems for cities across the U.S. 
• NISE Network
  A national community of informal science educators and researchers who work to increase the public's general awareness, understanding and engagement of nanoscale science, engineering and technology  
• Energy Education & Workforce Development Competitions
  Energy competitions for K-12 students as well as university students and professors 
• Kids' Science Challenge
  Annual nationwide competition for kids in grades three through six to submit problems and experiments for scientists and engineers to solve 
• Materials Research Science & Engineering Centers Events
  Calendar of current MRSEC events 
• Not Voodoo: Demystifying Synthetic Organic Laboratory Technique
  Learn about synthetic organic laboratory technique with overviews for levels from first-time researcher to advanced researcher  
• Open Materials
  A research group dedicated to open investigation and experimentation with DIY production methods and use of materials 
• Science Buddies
  Materials science-related science fair projects
   

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Play an Online Game about Materials Science

• What's This Stuff?
  NOVA challenges you to play a game to identify ten mystery materials using videos and clue cards. 
• Strange Matter
  Games covering the secrets of stuff, including structure, properties, processing and performance  
• WhatisNano.org 
  Games based on nanotechnology  
• iONFUTURE
  Explore STEM careers through game play 
• Kids' Science Challenge Game Arcade
  Games based on a variety of scientific topics  
• City of Materials
  A city of interactive games and puzzles that teach about materials science 
• Material World
  An interactive game that teaches about the materials used in works of art 
• Nanozone
  A Lawrence Hall of Science 24/7 collection of games, projects and activities, including an exploration of the nano world  
• Newton Educational Material Science Games
  Collection of material science games from Argonne National Laboratory 

Sing a Song about Science

• Here Comes Science
  Children's CD and DVD set by They Might Be Giants 
• NASA Johnson Style
  Gangnam Style parody 
• Science Fair
  Eighteen tracks by various artists about the importance of science and engineering education for girls 
• SciRave
  Free downloads of educational songs and games for kids
  
   

Find a Materials Science Summer Program

• ASM Materials Camp - Student Camps
  Free week-long summer camps for incoming high school juniors and seniors with strong math and science ability 
• ASM Materials Camp - Teacher Camps
  Week-long, hands-on workshops for math and science teachers to generate ideas on how to make core principles relevant and engaging  
• For Girls in Science
  Weekend and summer science camps for girls 

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Attend a Science Cafe or Forum

• Café Scientifique
  Meetings held in cafes, restaurants and bars in the U.K. to discuss the latest in science and technology 
• ScienceCafes.org 
  Live discussions with a scientist in pubs and coffeehouses 

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Provide Public Outreach Programs on Materials Science

• Engaging the Public in Nano
  A toolkit with an overview of key nanoscale science, engineering and technology concepts designed to help get the public engaged in nanoscale science topics 
• NISE Network Guide for Hosting Science Cafes 
  A guide on hosting an informal event that brings scientists and the public together  
• NISE Network Public Forums Manual
  A guide for creating informal, public nanoscience discussions 
• ASM Materials Camp for Teachers STEM Handbook
  Includes ideas for middle school and high school curriculum and labs using everyday materials