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APRIL 2026
Calling Libraries: Bring Acts of Science: Connected to Your Community
In celebration of America’s 250th, host a local satellite event to livestream Acts of Science: Connected, produced by
SciStarter, Arizona State University, and partners. Your space becomes a hub of discovery—and every participant’s action contributes to the national
2.50 Million Acts of Science challenge, aligned with America 250, America Gives, and America Innovates.
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Info Sessions (Zoom)
Questions? Email Us
Why This Matters
In April 2026—Citizen Science Month—libraries, museums, and community spaces become launchpads for discovery. The national livestream connects your audience to researchers, guides them through hands-on projects, and empowers participants to keep contributing through SciStarter.
How Your Library’s Acts Count Toward America 250
Every action is an “Act.” Joining a featured project during the livestream, contributing on the companion site, or continuing from home—all count.
Easy tracking. Participants create/log in to a free SciStarter account; Acts in featured projects are tallied automatically.
Local impact, national story. Your site’s cumulative Acts contribute to the nationwide goal and can be recognized in post-event summaries.
Library Info Sessions (Zoom)
Get the full picture before you apply—see event flow, technical setup, and the promotional toolkit; Q&A included.
View Dates & Register
Livestream Host Criteria
Libraries interested in partnering should be able to organize and host an event for their community members independently.
Venue with existing A/V: sound, screen/projector, reliable internet, and a computer capable of livestreaming the event (Zoom-enabled).
People power: staff or volunteers to welcome participants and support basic tech needs.
Space for discovery: seating and—if possible—access to computers for the 15-minute guided account setup.
What SciStarter & ASU Provide
Marketing toolkit with approved language and graphics to promote your event.
Promotional support to help spread the word locally and nationally.
Event décor assets (downloadable/printable posters & signage) to enhance the spirit of the live event.
Facilitation & follow-through: pre-event facilitator call, open office hours, and a “Make It Count” guide so Acts are recorded.
Note: Unlike the model program, no monetary stipend is offered; we focus support on plug-and-play materials and guidance.
Choose Your Framework
Framework 1 — Full + Synchronous "Acts of Science: Connected" event
Join live via Zoom, complete a 15-minute guided account setup, and engage in Q&A. Best with a computer lab or A/V.
Framework 2 — Passive Edition "Acts of Science: Connected" promotions
Host on your timeline. Display posters , promote in newsletters, social media, etc to CitizenScienceMonth.org and participants can engage in one of the five featured projects, independently, following step-by-step instructions.
Framework 3 — Pick Your Own Project "Acts of Science" engagement
Pick any project on SciStarter, promote it as a passive program or host your own event using free resources from SciStarter.
In all cases, be sure to register your event(s) or program(s) on SciStarter.org/add-event, make use of our templates, and complete post-event/project survey so every Act counts!
Featured Project Schedule — April 2026
Dark Energy Explorers (Thu, Apr 2): Identify galaxies in space-telescope images — 3pm PT / 6pm ET & 6pm PT / 9pm ET.
Lunar Melt (Thu, Apr 9): Analyze lunar surface features — 3pm PT / 6pm ET & 6pm PT / 9pm ET.
Stall Catchers (Thu, Apr 16): Play a game to help Alzheimer’s researchers at Cornell — 3pm PT / 6pm ET & 6pm PT / 9pm ET.
Instant Wild — Earth Day (Wed, Apr 22): Search camera-trap images for conservation — 11am ET / 8am PT (schools), 3pm PT / 6pm ET, 6pm PT / 9pm ET.
Transcription Mission (Wed, Apr 29): Transcribe Revolutionary War pension interviews — 3pm PT / 6pm ET & 6pm PT / 9pm ET.
Apply to Be a Livestream Host
Bring hands-on science to your community. Hosts receive ready-to-use materials, facilitator support, and world-class content.
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Want to learn more?
Fill out the form below to request more information.
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Questions?
Email us at info@scistarter.org.
A Note About Acts of Science: Connected
Acts of Science: Connected is a nonpartisan, public-benefit program produced by SciStarter and Arizona State University. It aligns with the national reflection of America’s 250th Anniversary by offering a welcoming, educational experience that respects diverse viewpoints—similar in spirit to the model program’s civic framing.
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