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-- 2012 --

Science Spectacular
October 26 & 27, 2012

The family-friendly Spectacular will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27 at ETHOS, (Encouraging Technology and Hands On Science) which is located at 2521 Industrial Parkway, Elkhart IN.

Celebrate Science Indiana
Sat, October 6, 2012, 10am – 5pm

The annual Celebrate Science event brings together educators, families, and the business community to highlight the importance of STEM subjects. Website || Photos

2nd Annual JINA Tailgate
Sat, September 15, 2012, 4pm – 7pm

The JINA tailgated with ASMSU from 4-7pm before the ND vs MSU game. Photos

PAN @ MSU
July 29 - August 3 for teachers | August 5 - 10 for students

A Free Residential Summer Camp for Science Teachers and High School Students on the campus of Michigan State University. Website || Photos

Art Week at St. Patricks Park
July 23 - 27, 2012

JINA co-sponsored a camp that introduces children ages 5 to 14 to create astronomy-inspired works of art during the "Art Week". Photos

MST @ MSU
July 16 - 27, 2012

Run by MSU's Honors College, this residential camp offers intensive two-week courses to over 100 high-achieving middle school students each summer. Website || Photos

Art to Science 2012 Summer Camp
July 9–13 @ Notre Dame

The participants learn about physics, astronomy, and other sciences through reading books, creating art, and hands-on experiments. Details || Photos

PAN @ Notre Dame
June 18 - 22, 2012

The program introduces participants to the fundamentals of the extremely small domain of atomic nuclei and its connection to the extremely large domain of astrophysics and cosmology. Website || Photos

2nd USA Science & Engineering Festival
April 27 - 29, 2012

NSCL and JINA are proud to be Official Partners of the 2nd USA Science & Engineering Festival to be held in the greater Washington DC area in April 2012. Photos

Mini-PAN Workshops
April 14 @ MSU || April 20 @ Notre Dame

A one-day workshop for teachers who want to teach more nuclear astrophysics in their classrooms. MSU | Notre Dame

Science Alive Kick-off in South Bend
February 4, 2012

South Bend familes explored the realm of nuclear astrophysics with JINA staff and students at the library. This event was to serve as a kick-off for the upcoming Science Alive event. Photo Album

Transit of Venus at Chick-fil-A
January 31, 2012

JINA took part in Super Family Night to promote the upcoming Transit of Venus.
Photo Album

National Nuclear Science Week
January 23 – 28, 2012

JINA celebrated through 3 events. Wednesday evening, the JINA director hosted a conversation at a Science Cafe in South Bend. Thursday at 12:30, ND hosted the 2nd JINA webinar, available to any scientist who wanted to participate. Thursday evening, we held a Science Alive kickoff at the Centre Branch library in South Bend.

PAN @ IMSA
January 9 – 13, 2012

16 students at IMSA learned about nuclear astrophysics during their intersession. After four days of lectures and hands-on experiments, they presented their findings.
Photo Album

-- 2011 --

Art 2 Science @ Gallistel Language Academy, Chicago IL
December, 2011

JINA partnered with the South Chicago Art Center and Tara Morin to bring science themed art to 150+ 2nd grade students. Photo Album

Messages from Exploding Stars
December 1, 2011

Come explore nuclear astrophysics with staff and researchers from JINA. Learn some of the secrets of the trade. Make ice cream with liquid nitrogen. Registration required. http://sjcpl.lib.in.us/ctr/

Supernovae in a Lab
November 10, 2011

Come explore nuclear astrophysics with staff and researchers from JINA. See how magnetic marbles can model a nucleus. Smash nuclei to make new ones. Learn how a star burns and what happens when it explodes. Registration required. http://sjcpl.lib.in.us/ctr/

Celebrate Science Indiana
October 8, 2011

CSI engaged Hoosiers of all ages in interactive STEM-related activities and discussions that would ignite their curiosity and imagination, encourage them to explore STEM-based education and career opportunities, and understand the importance of science, technology, engineering and mathematics to Indiana's future and the lives of its citizens. Participants from all walks of life learned first-hand about the commitment, dedication, and rewards that are inherent in STEM-based careers.
Website | Photos

JINA Exhibit ND vs. MSU Tailgate
September 17, 2011

The JINA presented the First JINA Exhibit ND vs. MSU Tailgate. This special event took place on Saturday, September 17 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Jordan Hall of Science, North Vestibule. Photos

Physics of the Atomic Nuclei (PAN) Program @ MSU 2011
July 31 - August 12, 2011

PAN is an outreach program that is held at the National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory (NSCL), located on the campus of Michigan State University. It is run by the Joint Institute for Nuclear Astrophysics (JINA), NSCL faculty and staff. Science educators and high school students participated in a program offering lectures, demonstrations, hands-on experiments.

Mathematics, Science, and Technology (MST) 2011
July 17 - 30, 2011

This is a two week residential program at MSU for academically talented students who have completed grade 7, 8 or 9 in the 2010–2011 school year and a minimum age of 12 years old. Website

Art to Science Camp 2011 @ Notre Dame
June 27 - July 1, 2011

This is a summer science program for students 8 to 18 years old. This camp will utilize a multidisciplinary approach to learning, incorporating reading, writing, art and science. The participants will learn about the stars, planets and other exciting elements of space through reading books, creating art and hands-on experiments.

Grandparents University 2011 at MSU
June 28 - 30, 2011

MSU Grandparents University is a program for grandparents and grandchildren (ages 8-12) to come together for a 3-day educational experience while spending time together on the MSU campus. Website

Sensing Our World @ Notre Dame 2011
June 20 - 24, 2011

This year’s Sensing Our World: Science Through Time program willexplore themes from Earth’s past, present, and future in biology, physics, chemistry, mathematics, and geology. Scientific processes occuron time scales fromnanoseconds to eons.

-- 2010 --

Physics of the Atomic Nuclei (PAN) Program @ MSU 2010
August 1-13, 2010

PAN is an outreach program that is held at the National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory (NSCL), located on the campus of Michigan State University. It is run by the Joint Institute for Nuclear Astrophysics (JINA), NSCL faculty and staff. Science educators and high school students participated in a program offering lectures, demonstrations, hands-on experiments.

Mathematics Science and Technology (MST) at MSU
July 11-24, 2010

Mathematics Science and Technology (MST) at MSU is a two week residential program for academically talented students who have completed grade 7, 8 or 9 in the 2009–2010 school year and a minimum age of 12 years old. The focus is on mathematics, science, and technology, and applications in these areas. The goal is to match the intellectual abilities of talented adolescents with rigorous and challenging course work which provides enrichment, but does not duplicate or accelerate course work that is part of the regular K-12 school curriculum.

PIXE-PAN 2010 at Notre Dame
July 12-16, 2010

PIXE-PAN is a summer science program for high school students. Preference will be given to students entering their Senior and Junior years, but others may be accepted if space allows.

Sensing Our World 2010 at Notre Dame
July 12-16, 2010

Global Health Summer Science Camp: A week-long, all-day summer science camp at The University of Notre Dame that has been especially designed for students aged 11 to 14.

Grandparents' Weekend University at MSU
June 29 - July 1, 2010

MSU Grandparents University is a program for grandparents and grandchildren (ages 8-12) to come together for a 3-day educational experience while spending time together on the MSU campus.

Washington High School Science Day @ ND
May 14, 2010

JINA invited 100 Washington High School 9th graders to come to Notre Dame for a day of talks, hands-on lab experiments and a program at the DVT (digital visualization theatre) in Jordan Hall.

Science Alive at St. Joseph County Public Library, South Bend
Saturday, February 6th, 2010

Find out how many bones you have in your body, learn about stars, or even put a snake around your neck. That’s what many did at the Science Alive! event Saturday at the St. Joseph County Public Library. The day featured hands-on interactive exhibits, feature presentations, and some special science activities. The fun part is all the kids who come through and realize that science is not just a bunch of books, it's not just a bunch of stale things, it's fun experiments, it's hands on. Between five and six thousand people attended the event. JINA is recognized and deeply appreciated for the outstanding participation by the County Public Library. ( Award )

-- 2009 --

Physics of the Atomic Nuclei (PAN) Program @ MSU 2009
August 2-14, 2009

PAN is an outreach program that is held at the National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory (NSCL), located on the campus of Michigan State University. It is run by the Joint Institute for Nuclear Astrophysics (JINA), NSCL faculty and staff. Science educators and high school students participated in a program offering lectures, demonstrations, hands-on experiments. ( Details )

Mathematics Science and Technology (MST) at MSU
July 12-25, 2009

MST @ MSU is a two-week residential program for academically talented students who are currently in Grade 7 or 8. The focus is on mathematics, science, and technology, and applications in these areas. The goal is to match the intellectual abilities of talented adolescents with rigorous and challenging course work which provides enrichment, but does not duplicate or accelerate course work that is part of the regular K-12 school curriculum. ( Photo gallery )

Sensing Our World GoGreeND
July 13-17, 2009

Classes were held at the Notre Dame campus Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Activities include meeting with ND scientists to learn about their research and visits to several different departments and labs on campus.
( Website 2009 )

Grandparents' Weekend University at MSU
July 15-17, 2009

MSU Grandparents University is a program for grandparents and grandchildren (ages 8-12) to come together for a 3-day educational experience while spending time together on the MSU campus.

PIXE-PAN 2009 at Notre Dame
June 15-26, 2009

Instructors and high school students explore topics in modern science and nuclear physics in the Nuclear Science Laboratory at Notre Dame. The program introduces participants to the fundamentals of the extremely small domain of atomic nuclei and its connection to the extremely large domain of astrophysics and cosmology. Lectures and hands-on experiments are led by senior faculty and staff of the Institute for Structure and Nuclear Astrophysics (ISNAP). ( Website 2009 )

NSCL Open House - MSU
Saturday, June 13, from 1-5 pm. 2009

Attractions included a self-guided tour showcasing the lab's control room, accelerators and detectors; hands-on science demonstrations; multimedia presentations; and a chance for informal Q-and-A about the Facility for Rare Isotopes Beams.

Expanding Your Horizons in Science and Mathematics
Saturday, April 25, 2009

The EYH Network program provided STEM role models and hands-on activities for middle school girls. More than 300 young women attend this year's conference at Notre Dame, where they participated in workshops designed to nurture their interest in science and math courses and encourage them to consider science and math based career options. JINA Outreach Specialist Mary DeWitt hosted workshops in forensic anthropology and archaeology. ( Website )

SCIENCE ALIVE!...
CELEBRATING THE FUTURE at the St. Joseph County Public Library
February 7, 2009

The fields of science and technology was highlighted at the 17th annual Science Alive! This popular community event showcased the work of many organizations and individuals in the Michiana area with hands-on demonstrations and exhibits. JINAs "The Real Stars of Harry Potter" program was in the Presentation Room on the third floor of the Library, and ran hourly from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.

Partnering for Education and Research
January 24, 2009

A Notre Dame extended Research Community forum for local K-12 STEM teachers, from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at Jordan Hall. Participating Organizations:
EngRET@ND – JINA – BioEYES - NISMEC - RET@ND – QuarkNet - NDeRC - I2U2

-- 2008 --

Edison School 8th Graders @ ND - October 20-21, 2008

(Magnetic) Marble Nuclei Exercises, CNO Card Games, and a tour of physics laboratories at Jordan Hall of Science.

Physics of the Atomic Nuclei (PAN) Program @ MSU - July 14-25, 2008

PAN is an outreach program that is held at the National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory (NSCL), located on the campus of Michigan State University. It is run by the Joint Institute for Nuclear Astrophysics (JINA), NSCL faculty and staff. Science educators and high school students participated in a two week program offering lectures, demonstrations, hands-on experiments. ( Website )

JINA's Art in the Park
July 14-18, 2008

Outdoor Adventures Summer Day Camp, sponsored by St. Joseph County Parks Dept. for 1st and 2nd grade students, features JINAs Art to Science program all week at St. Pat's Park. More information available at the Parks Department, 574/277-4828.

Grandparents' Weekend University at MSU
June 25-27, 2008

Alumni grandparents and their grandchildren are brought together at the campus each year for learning and fun, attending classes that range from archery to (of course!) astrophysics.

PIXE-PAN 2008 at Notre Dame - June 16-27, 2008

Instructors and high school students explored topics in modern science and nuclear physics in the Nuclear Science Laboratory at Notre Dame. The program introduced participants to the fundamentals of the extremely small domain of atomic nuclei and its connection to the extremely large domain of astrophysics and cosmology. Lectures and hands-on experiments were led by senior faculty and staff of the Institute for Structure and Nuclear Astrophysics (ISNAP). ( 2008 Website )

Sensing Our World - June 9-13, 2008

Classes were held at the Notre Dame campus Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Activities include meeting with ND scientists to learn about their research and visits to several different research labs on campus. ( 2008 Website )

Expanding Your Horizons in Science and Mathematics
Saturday, April 26, 2008

The EYH Network program provided STEM role models and hands-on activities for middle school girls. More than 300 young women attended this year's conference at Notre Dame, where they attended workshops designed to nurture their interest in science and math courses and encouraged them to consider science and math based career options. JINA Outreach Specialist Mary DeWitt hosted workshops in forensic anthropology and archaeology.

Relay for Life at ND
April 25-26, 2008

Relay For Life, the American Cancer Society's signature event, was a fun-filled overnight experience designed to bring together those who have been touched by cancer. At the children's area during family hours, JINA and MuggleNet® volunteers entertained and informed with a presentation of "The Real Stars of Harry Potter."

Catch a Cosmic Ray at MSU
April 17, 2008

Students from Redford Union High school delved into the problem of cosmic rays with a hands-on experiment at NSCL. The Catch a Cosmic Ray program included materials for teachers to use in class before and after visiting NSCL, turning it into a three-day lesson.

SUPERNOVA Field Trip at ND
March 27, 2008

Students, faculty, and staff of Robinson Community Center's Supernova (STEM) program enjoyed an evening tour of the three-accelerator Institute for Structure and Nuclear Astrophysics (ISNAP) lab at Notre Dame.

NORTHERN INDIANA REGIONAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR
March 15, 2008 @ Notre Dame

Three JINA Junior Researcher Awards were presented at the Northern Indiana Regional Science @ Engineering Fair featuring projects created by students in grades 4 through 12, from public and private schools in St. Joseph, Elkhart, and Marshall counties. More than 130 special awards were presented to participants, including the JINA Junior Researcher Awards for projects involving nuclear astrophysics / physics, astrophysics / astronomy, or atomic / nuclear spectroscopy applications.

-- 2007 --

Partnering for Education and Research -
- An Invitation to Local K-12 STEM* Teachers
December 1, 2007

The Notre Dame extended Research Community (NDeRC) and Notre Dame's colleges of Engineering and Science hosted an event on Saturday, December 1, at Notre Dame's new Jordan Hall of Science from 9 am to 2 pm. This gathering was meant to acquaint area teachers with the educational outreach and research opportunities available through Notre Dame. Additional information and online registration could be accessed at http://www3.nd.edu/~nderc .

CHICAGO'S SCIENCE IN THE CITY 2007
10:00 am- 2:00 pm on October 6 @ North Park Village Nature Center,
5801 N. Pulaski Road

This initiative is sponsored by the Chicago Mayor’s office in order to promote interest in science among city residents of all ages. ( Photos )

Physics of the Atomic Nuclei (PAN) Program @ MSU - July 23-Aug 3, 2007

PAN is an outreach program that is held at the National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory (NSCL), located on the campus of Michigan State University. It is run by the Joint Institute for Nuclear Astrophysics (JINA), NSCL faculty and staff. Science educators and high school students participated in a two week program offering lectures, demonstrations, hands-on experiments. ( 2007 Website )

Sensing Our World - July 16-20, 2007

The minds of 19 middle school youngsters were brightened by the high-wattage power of scientific discovery the third week of July when they immersed themselves in the second “Sensing Our World” summer science camp at Notre Dame. Camp instructors included faculty, staff, and graduate students from Physics, Chemistry, and Biology departments at ND, as well as a certified 9-12 teacher. ( Photos )

PIXE-PAN 2007 at Notre Dame - June 18-29, 2007

Instructors and high school students explored topics in modern science and nuclear physics in the Nuclear Science Laboratory at Notre Dame. The program introduced participants to the fundamentals of the extremely small domain of atomic nuclei and its connection to the extremely large domain of astrophysics and cosmology. Lectures and hands-on experiments were led by senior faculty and staff of the Institute for Structure and Nuclear Astrophysics (ISNAP). ( 2007 Website )

"Irish Astronomy" at Fiddler's Hearth in South Bend
- April 28, 2007, 2:00-4:00 pm, 127 N. Main Street, downtown South Bend

South Bend resident Dayle L. Brown is a children's book author and illustrator in astronomy. Dayle's many skills include specializing in writing and illustrating ancient constellation stories. She will read to elementary age children, incorporating Irish/Celtic constellations stories. The children will then participate in programs provided by:

* Art to Science: art supplies will be provided so that they can draw and color their
  own ideas of stars and constellations (supplies provided by JINA, operated by
  MAS volunteers).
* Michiana Astronomy Society will also have telescopes on display.
* For young adults, the CNO Cycle Card Game will also be on hand.

NORTHERN INDIANA REGIONAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR
- March 3, 2007 @ Notre Dame

Three JINA Junior Researcher Awards at the Northern Indiana Regional Science @ Engineering Fair, which featured 238 projects created by students in grades 4 through 12 from public and private schools in St. Joseph, Elkhart and Marshall counties. More than 130 special awards were presented to participants, including three JINA Junior Researcher Awards for projects involving nuclear astrophysics / physics, astrophysics / astronomy, or atomic / nuclear spectroscopy applications. Details

SCIENCE ALIVE!...CELEBRATING THE FUTURE at the St. Joseph County Public Library - February 3, 2007

The fields of science and technology were highlighted at the 15th annual Science Alive! This popular community event showcased the work of many organizations and individuals in the Michiana area with hands-on demonstrations and exhibits. QuarkNet Physics, Kids Astro Camp at Camp Eberhart, and JINAs "Art to Science" project were situated close to each other on the lower level of the Library. (Photos)

JINA / NSCL high school student semifinalist in INTEL Science Talent Search - January, 2007 @ Notre Dame

JINA / NSCL high school student semifinalist in INTEL Science Talent Search: Jared Dunnmon, a high school student at The Summit Country Day School in Cincinnati OH and working on a JINA project within Michigan State University's High School Honor Science Program in Summer 2005 was selected as Semifinalist of the 66th INTEL Science Talent Search. His research paper presented results on X-ray burst modeling that he obtained in a JINA project carried out at MSU's National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory.

-- 2006 --

JINA Outreach @ the Argonne National Laboratory Open House!
- October 7, 2006

JINA will have three booths at the ANL open house: 1) art to science with a special painting workshop from 1 - 4 pm by the South Chicago Art Center; 2) a CNO Cycle Card Game Tournament and play - win enough rounds and get your own set of the CNO card game playing cards; and 3) the JINA games - a few computers will be set up to take you on a fun and informative tours of various nucleosynthesis processes! Tours are available and much much more!
The U.S. Department of Energy lab is celebrating its 60th anniversary with its first open house in seven years. The facility will open to the public from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at its site at 9700 S. Cass Ave., near Darien. For more information see the ANL Press Release: http://www.anl.gov/Media_Center/News/2006/news060905.html

Sensing Our World - July 19, 2006

JINA's summer science camp at ND, Sensing Our World, gets great press! See the article from the South Bend Tribune (7/19/06).

PIXE-PAN 2006 at Notre Dame - June 12-23, 2006

PIXE-PAN 2006 is a relatively new program at Notre Dame replicating the very successful Physics of the Atomic Nuclei (PAN) program from MSU. It is a summer science program for high school science, physical science, chemistry, and physics teachers and high school students. Participants will explore topics in modern science and nuclear physics. ( 2006 Website )

JINA's Art to Science Project Goes to the Park! - July 10 - 15, 2006

JINA sponsored a special themed summer camp for 2nd and 3rd grade students at St. Pat's Park from July 10 - 15. Children created beautiful artwork and explored nature; the program ended with a public reception and presentation on astronomy.

HUBBLE SPACE TELESCOPE 16th Anniversary Print Unveiling! - May 4, 2006

NASA has designated the University of Notre Dame as one of 50 official sites to receive and display a spectacular 4 x 6 foot, 100 megapixel photo print of the starburst galaxy M82, made and released in honor of Hubble Space Telescope's 16th Anniversary. JINA is co-sponsoring the events and the display of the new images at Notre Dame and at Kennedy Primary Academy. Public reception at ND-Downtown on Thursday May 3rd starting at 5 pm. There will also be events at Kennedy Primary Academy for students from across the South Bend Community School Corporation.

JINA's ART to SCIENCE project at SCIENCE ALIVE! ---- February 4, 2006

SCIENCE ALIVE! -- now in its 14th year -- is an all day event in the main branch of the public library featuring all kinds of science and activities for the whole family! Come have fun with physics, chemistry, biology and more!

-- 2005 --

Physics & Film Series ---- June 21 - Nov. 10, 2005

In celebration of the World Year of Physics 2005, JINA and the Department of Physics sponsored a "physics & film series" at the Browning Cinema, NDPAC. The film series is part of a larger outreach project of JINA, "Cinema & Science" which involves science critique of popular movies. Tell us what is wrong (or right) with the science of a particular scene or movie clip and win coll JINA stuff (T-shirts, coffee cups, posters, books, etc.). More information

ART to SCIENCE Project Kids Tent ---- October 7-8, 2005

October 7-8, 2005 At the ND Relay for Life, JINA had an ART to SCIENCE Project Kids Tent, staffed by the Saint Mary's College Women's Basketball team. JINA provided age appropriate books (ages 3-adult) to point children toward the stars, as well as crayons and paper and space for them to make art.

NSCL Open House ----- April 23, 2005 (1 - 4 pm)

Visit a world-class accelerator and explore the equipment used to measure reactions of rare isotopes. Find out what we are made of, and how stars explode! Special unveiling of new art from 3rd and 4th grade students from Bennett Woods Elementary School (Okemos, MI) who participated in JINA's ART to SCIENCE outreach project.

JINA's ART to SCIENCE project at the Healthwork!
Kids Science Day --- April 16, 2005

JINA's ART to SCIENCE project went to the Science Day at the Healthworks! Kids Museum in downtown South Bend. Saturday, April 16, 2005, from noon to 4:00 pm. Kids explored stars and space in books and created art for us.

-- 2004 --

JINA's ART to SCIENCE Exhibit at NSCL --- August, 2004

The 3rd grade school children from Kerr Elementary in Durand, MI, explore space and stars in books and movies. They express impressions and reactions in art and poem.

Stars in their eyes: "Igniting Stellar Imaginations" --- June - July, 2004

Kids Discover Astronomy: The JINA kids artwork exhibit in the Notre Dame Downtown center in South Bend attracted many visitors. These artwork were created by youngsters ages 3 - 5 in St. Louis.

JINA Goes to the FAIR! @ Calvin College in Grand Rapids --- March 20, 2004

JINA’s reaching out to Grand Rapids for the Summer Learning Opportunities Fair on Saturday March 20, 2004 from 9:30 am to noon, promoting the Physics of the Atomic Nuclei (PAN) program for high school and middle school students and teachers, and the ART to SCIENCE project for kids ages 4 - 8.

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