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@STEMSpark

Creator of STEM Spark, Engineer, Parent, Writer of Annie Aardvark (and more), Rheumatoid Arthritis Warrior, and member of SWE, 12x12 and SCBWI. she/her

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Pardon me? An interacting galaxy pair seen near center is upstaged by several foreground stars that belong to our home galaxy, the Milky Way. Called IRAS 21101+5810, the galaxy pair resides a whopping 550 million light-years away: go.nasa.gov/4zvACqp
A pair of interacting galaxies morph together into a lopsided shape near center, shining against a crowded field of stars.

ALT A pair of interacting galaxies morph together into a lopsided shape near center, shining against a crowded field of stars.

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It's hard work finding tasty treats when you're a woodpecker, but they're perfectly adapted to make it as efficient as possible. #WildChile is streaming on @DisneyPlus.
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Phoenix Zoo@phoenixzooOct 31
PUMPKIN! 🎃 Happy Halloween everyone!
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@NASAOct 23
Ahh… blue lagoon 🏖️ This deep-blue sea of gas and dust—called Messier 8 or the Lagoon Nebula—is a hotbed of star formation. The young stars within the nebula emit rays of high-energy light, including X-rays shown in pink by @chandraxray.
Dynamic, textured clouds swoop across the scene. Their color ranges from deep, steely blue to bright silver. Pink and white stars of varying sizes decorate the clouds.

ALT Dynamic, textured clouds swoop across the scene. Their color ranges from deep, steely blue to bright silver. Pink and white stars of varying sizes decorate the clouds.

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🎃 Science Skele-bration is officially underway at Arizona Science Center! From daring demonstrations to frightfully fun activities and special activations, discover the science behind Halloween daily from 10:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.—now through October 31. Get ready to explore the wonderfully weird side science behind Halloween ➡️ azscience.org/visit/events/s…
Image from Arizona Science Center (@azsciencecenter)
Image from Arizona Science Center (@azsciencecenter)
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KIDLIT411@KIDLIT411Oct 9
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, DELE & AMINATA'S JOLLOF WAR by Yewande Daniel-Ayoade, illustrated by Bri Marie McNish (Owl Kids Books). To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly: kidlit411.com/2026/10/the-we… (+ more ways to win)
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SWE@SWEtalkOct 8
Introducing Fast Forward, SWE’s new nine-month virtual leadership program for mid-career women in engineering and technology. Build confidence & grow your leadership through coaching, peer mentoring & sponsorship. Learn more: bit.ly/4yEp9Vf #SWE #LeadershipDevelopment
A group of three people stand together in a modern office setting. They are smiling, dressed in business casual attire. The image promotes the "Fast Forward Leadership Program" by SWE and Emerging Human, with the tagline "Catalyzing Women's Leadership" displayed.

ALT A group of three people stand together in a modern office setting. They are smiling, dressed in business casual attire. The image promotes the "Fast Forward Leadership Program" by SWE and Emerging Human, with the tagline "Catalyzing Women's Leadership" displayed.

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@NASAHubbleOct 8
What's in a wavelength? Different "types" of light unveil different data about our universe. Hubble detects visible light, along with some near-infrared wavelengths that "cut through" clouds of gas and dust, as seen in this view of the Pillars of Creation ⬇️
An image of the Pillars of Creation is split in two. The left side shows a towering pillar of gas and dust, mostly brown, jutting out against blue and green gas. The right side shows a couple star-studded, smaller pillars in dark brown and lined in blue, against starry black space. The labels "Visible" and "Infrared" are seen in the top left and bottom right corners, respectively.

ALT An image of the Pillars of Creation is split in two. The left side shows a towering pillar of gas and dust, mostly brown, jutting out against blue and green gas. The right side shows a couple star-studded, smaller pillars in dark brown and lined in blue, against starry black space. The labels "Visible" and "Infrared" are seen in the top left and bottom right corners, respectively.

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@NASAHubbleOct 4
Just passing through... Today, Earth's orbit passes between the Sun and Saturn. That means Saturn is opposite the Sun in our sky, so it's at "opposition" – the perfect time to catch a glimpse of the ringed planet. For more October skywatching tips: go.nasa.gov/4rEKDhU
The planet Saturn is seen against black space, encircled by white rings with a gap near the middle. Saturn's atmospheric bands make the planet appear in shades of brown, orange, and yellow.

ALT The planet Saturn is seen against black space, encircled by white rings with a gap near the middle. Saturn's atmospheric bands make the planet appear in shades of brown, orange, and yellow.

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Bear? ❌ Cat? ❌ Monkey? ❌ Binturong! ✅ With sharp claws, a prehensile tail, and a healthy appetite... binturongs make themselves at home in the treetops. #WildVietnam is now streaming on @DisneyPlus and @hulu.
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Explore the cave. Discover the life within 🦇 It’s the CaveScape you loved this summer, now featuring live cave-dwelling animals with the addition of Hidden Habitats: Life in the Caves! Get ready for an unforgettable adventure that reveals the science, engineering, and natural wonders waiting to be explored beneath the surface ➡️ azscience.org/experience/all…
Hidden Habitats: Live in the Caves

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Welcome aboard! 🙌 After nearly eight hours in flight, Crew-13 arrived at the @Space_Station, where they will spend the next several months conducting experiments on science and tech to benefit life on Earth and in space.
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Gorgeous: one view, several celestial wonders. The Flame Nebula, the glowing reflection nebula NGC 2023 and the ghostly Horsehead share this spectacular view of Orion. (Video by WorldAndScience - Credit: ESO/J. Emerson/VISTA. Acknowledgment: Cambridge Astronomical Survey Unit)
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KIDLIT411@KIDLIT411Sep 25
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, TURKEY ON THE RUN by @alayne_kay illustrated by Neha Rawat (Flamingo Books) out on Sept. 29. To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly: kidlit411.com/2026/09/the-we… (+ more ways to win)
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SWE@SWEtalkSep 23
One week left to support the SWENext Back to School campaign! Your donation helps create opportunities for pre-college students to explore STEM and see the careers that could be part of their future. Donate by Sept. 30: bit.ly/4xMpK6J #SWENext #FutureEngineers #STEM
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KIDLIT411@KIDLIT411Sep 25
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the middle grade book, WHERE THE LIGHT SHINES IN by Jenny Mattern (@JollyFishPress) out Sept. 29. To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly: kidlit411.com/2026/09/the-we…
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Congratulations to the 2026 SWE Awards recipients! 🎉 This year’s honorees are making an impact across engineering, technology, leadership and service. Meet the recipients we’ll celebrate at #WE26 this November: bit.ly/4gQxNIl #SWEAwards #RadiateChange
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Taylor McCoy 🦖@TM9380Sep 1
I deeply saddened to hear the Academy of Natural Sciences museum, the oldest natural history museum in America, will be shutting its doors for good at the end of the month. A massive loss to both the scientific and local communities
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If you’re searching for fun things to do in Phoenix this Labor Day, look no further—Arizona Science Center will be ✨ OPEN ✨ for business! With four levels of permanent and traveling exhibitions, Guests of all ages never tire of exploring our 140,000 square feet of air-conditioned amazement 🔬 Learn more & plan ahead for your visit ➡️ azscience.org/visit/plan-you…
Open Labor Day | Arizona Science Center

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A partial lunar eclipse will pass over the Americas—and parts of Europe and Africa—tomorrow night! It will reach its peak around 12:12am ET (0412 UTC) on Thursday, Aug. 28. More info: go.nasa.gov/4qFpfIL
A diagram depicting the partial lunar eclipse occuring on Aug 28, with times in UTC marking the different stages of the eclipse. Credit: NASA's Scientific VIsualization Studio

ALT A diagram depicting the partial lunar eclipse occuring on Aug 28, with times in UTC marking the different stages of the eclipse. Credit: NASA's Scientific VIsualization Studio

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