Find coding activities that are good year round, including some that don’t require a computer. Also, the Museum Alliance is now the Museum & Informal Education (MIE) Alliance! Pronounced “My” Alliance, our new name better reflects the diversity of organizations you represent. We hope you do consider it your Alliance, as we’re ready to help you in whatever way we can, whether that’s spreading the word about your work, on-demand and live professional development, or one-on-one assistance with questions and requests. Other resources:
There’s still time for students to enter the Artemis Moon Pod Essay Contest - entries are due by Dec 17 at 11:59 pm PST. In the meantime, new Artemis virtual backgrounds are available for everyone to download at the contest website.
On December 21st, the two giant planets will appear just a tenth of a degree apart, visible in the same field of view through binoculars or a small telescope. Engage audiences in the night sky with NASA’s stargazing videos. Find Alliance members to collaborate with for this and other events.
NASA’s Mars Exploration Program has two full-scale Perseverance rover models available for short term loans to U.S. museums and science centers in 2021 and 2022. See the details and apply by January 8, 2021.
