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Active Projects
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Lichens and SO2
Help us explore the environmental impacts of Sulfur Dioxide by studying the density and diversity of lichens |
Kansas Winter Bird Survey
Join thousands of citizens and schools for this annual survey of winter birds visiting school and home feeders.
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Reference Projects
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Stream Monitoring
Join in the fun of testing your nearby creek with chemical, biological, and visual surveys. |
UVB and DNA
Help us investigate the link between the sun's harmful UVB rays and cell damage. |
Global Warming
Carbon Dioxide is considered to be the primary compound of the Green House Gases. Help us track the changes in these gases by counting the stomata of leafs. |
Keeping An Eye on Ozone
Check out your local Ground Level Ozone readings with Ecobadges and Milkweed plants. |
How does your cookie crumble?
Help us decide which commercial cookie brands hold up the best! |
Out! Darn Spot!
The Project Director has spilled mustard on his shirt and he needs your help to get it out. |
Digital Monarch Watch
As the digital branch of the Monarch Watch we collect your butterfly data online. |
Tardigrades
See the tiny "water-bears" of moss and lichen. They'll amaze you!
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Cultural Migration
Join us in the study of a historical immigration. |
Amphibian Biomonitoring
We're using amphibians to help determine the effects of environmental pollutants |
Driving Me Crazy
How fast are those cars really going? Help us take a speeder count in your neighborhood. |
Particulate Monitoring
Come help us assess air quality by examining the contents of the air you breath. |
Green Clean
The abundant use of perchloroethlyene in Dry Cleaning have serious health and ecological effects. Join us to contribute information about the dry cleaning in your area
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Phenology
Help us bring in spring each year as the "green wave" passes across the US. |
Partners
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KanGIS
is a communty of educators who use digital mapping tools like Geographic Information Systesm (GIS), digital globes, GPS, and remotely-sensed imagery in the classroom. The focus of the group is to serve K-12 educators who use these technologies to support science, math, and social science instruction. Google Group registration is required.
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KC Science INC, is a partnership of KCPT Public Television, Johnson County Library, Science City at Union Station, Pathfinder Science and Science Pioneers, focused on promoting science-related events, encouraging interest in science, advocating for science-based careers and inspiring natural curiosity throughout the community.
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Plugged-in.org
is a STEM website just for girls, created and maintained by the Girl Scouts of NE Kansas & NW Missouri. Girls can play games, learn about women in STEM careers, get tips for being environmentally friendly, and explore the STEM opportunities offered by their local Girl Scout council.
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The University of Kansas Center for Science Education
provides leadership in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education.
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