Science in America: Innovations of the Southwest

Join STAR Net as we highlight innovations from the Four Corners Region of the southwestern United States. We will explore the history of Acequias (community irrigation systems), water efficient agricultural techniques, and inventions that have transformed public health. We will be sharing programming ideas and hands-on activities for celebrating human innovation and discuss ways libraries from all communities can explore their own unique contributions to science throughout history.

Webinar Recording: Coming Soon!

Facilitators:

Claire Ratcliffe Adams
cratcliffe@spacescience.org
Space Science Institute

Brooks Mitchell
bmitchell@spacescience.org
Space Science Institute

We are Water Resource List

We are Water Project Page
We are Water Downloadable Activities
STAR Net’s STEM Activity Clearinghouse
We are Water Clearinghouse Collection
Low-Tech Water Filter Activity and How-To Video
Waffle Garden Kit and How-To Video

Learn more about Acequias
Learn more about The Levitator

Science Across America

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Pre-Application Webinar Recording
Link to Apply (applications due by December 27, 2025)