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Gail Hurley | Professional Development Coordinator, CT State Library, Division of Library Development | Gail.Hurley@ct.gov | Office: (860) 704-2223
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Our Planet: EARTH
August 25, 2020
Encourage Earth Citizen Science at Home!
STAR Net‘s new Our Planet: EARTH Fall campaign focuses on earth citizen science opportunities and resources to coincide with Earth Science Week and the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
STAR Net and its partners are reaching out to libraries across the U.S. to encourage their patrons to participate in Earth-related Citizen Science activities that they can safely do, both in and outside of their homes.
Below is a quick overview of some upcoming opportunities that your library can participate in as well as several activities and resources that can be shared with your patrons.
  • Live Webinar: Earth Citizen Science with GLOBE Observer (August 27)
  • Live Training: GLOBE Observer Citizen Science Public Training (September 3)
  • Live Webcast (American Museum of Natural History): Keeping Watch on Planet Earth (October 15)
  • GLOBE Observer at Home activities and resources
  • Join the NASA@ My Library team's GLOBE Observer mosquito campaign
  • Check out the NASA GLOBE Clouds Family Guide
  • Browse STAR Net's new "Take & Make" STEM Activity Clearinghouse collection
Visit our Campaign Page for all the Details!
The STAR Library Network (STAR Net) is a hands-on learning network for libraries and their communities across the country. STAR Net focuses on helping library professionals build their STEM skills by providing “science-technology activities and resources” (STAR) and training to use those resources.
STAR Net is built upon a strong network of collaborators and partners, led by the Space Science Institute’s (SSI) National Center for Interactive Learning (NCIL). Partners include the American Library Association’s Public Programs Office, Collaborative Summer Library Program, Chief Officers of State Library Agencies, Lunar and Planetary Institute, Education Development Center, Twin Cities PBS (TPT), Institute for Learning Innovation (ILI), University of Colorado, University of Virginia, Urban Libraries Council, American Society of Civil Engineers, and Cornerstones of Science. Funding is provided by the National Science Foundation, NASA Science Mission Directorate, and the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
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