Hosting a Successful InOMN Event

NASA, along with its coordinating comittee and partners, have recently developed a revamped InOMN website that provides a treasure trove of resources and tips that will provide your library the best opportunity for a successful 2018 event.

Although they encourage everyone to participate in International Observe the Moon Night on a specific date each year, they understand that this date may not work for everyone. Thus, you are welcome to host your event on a different day. The main objectives are for you and your community are to look at the Moon, learn about the Moon, and to celebrate lunar science, exploration, as well as personal and cultural connections to our nearest celestial neighbor.

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Afterschool Universe Training

NASA Goddard is happy to announce their next Afterschool Universe training to be held from October 16-17, and the deadline for registration is September 30. This training is free to all participants, and contingent upon sufficient signups.

This will be a 2-day comprehensive, in-person training that will prepare you to lead their program or train others to do so. After successfully completing this training, you will receive a certificate which documents your participation.

You can sign up for this training on their website.  

Space isn’t just for scientists – it’s also for engineers! Join STAR Net as we take a look at some of the newest activities on the STEM Activity Clearinghouse that feature engineering design challenges with a space science theme. As we create rockets and rovers, we’ll be following the engineering design process: think, build, test, and do it again. Come and learn how you can make your 2018 and 2019 STEM programs blast off!

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The Solar System Ambassadors Program
is Currently Accepting Applications

The Solar System Ambassadors Program, a nationwide network of space enthusiast volunteers, will be accepting applications from Sept. 1 through Sept. 30, 2018.

Highly motivated individuals will be given the opportunity to represent NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory as volunteer SSAs to the public for a one-year, renewable term beginning January 1, 2019. To learn more about the SSA Program and to apply online, visit solarsystem.nasa.gov/ssa.

If you have questions about this opportunity, contact the SSA Team by email at ambassad@jpl.nasa.gov.

Exploring STEM in Libraries Down Under

As a Fulbright Global Scholar, STAR Net's own Keliann LaConte is working with universities and public libraries on a project entitled, “Bridging Innovations in STEM and the Library Profession for the Public Good.” Keliann was hosted by the University of South Australia in Adelaide from July-August 2018. She also facilitated a workshop in collaboration with the State Library of Western Australia, which was highlighted on the Fulbright Program’s Twitter feed.

In addition, Keliann was a panelist and presenter at a collaborative meeting between libraries, museums, and researchers in South Australia entitled, “Finding our way through STEM,” and worked with library and STEM professionals in Tasmania and Victoria to facilitate the exchange of expertise and resources.