Science and Technology – Managing American Spaces

Robotics

ROBOTICS PROGRAM TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This toolkit explains the basic history of robotics and provides resources for American Spaces coordinators to develop robotics programming based on varying levels of technology. CADRE: Cooperative Autonomous Distributed Robotic ExplorationPhoto Credit: NASA This is CADRE (photo above), one of three small robots being tested in 2025 at NASA’s Jet …

By scottbj | 7 August, 2025 | Categories: Adult, Age Group, Attract STEM Talent, Audience, College and University, Cyberspace, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, Grammar School (Middle School), High School, Makerspace Activities, Pillars of American Spaces, Professional Development, Programming Type, Science and Technology, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Toolkits, Training | Tags: programming, toolkit

Benjamin Franklin

By scottbj | 5 June, 2025 | Categories: Adult, Age Group, Audience, Business and Entrepreneurship, College and University, Cross Cultural Understanding, Democracy, Democracy & Governance, Economics, Emerging Voices, Entrepreneurship, Established Opinion Leaders, Good Governance, High School, Information about the United States, Pillars of American Spaces, Programming Type, Science and Technology, Social, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Toolkits, U.S. Culture, U.S. History, U.S. Policy and Values | Tags: American Heroes, historic, programming, toolkit

Maker

MAKER FILM TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This film toolkit is designed for programming at American Spaces. American Spaces should work with their Public Diplomacy Section to ensure this film is appropriate for American Spaces audiences. FILM DETAILS Year Release: 2014Rating: NRDuration: 65 minutesPublic Performance Rights: YesEnglish Level: IntermediateDirector: Mu-Ming TsaiStarring: Chris Anderson, BarryKatzThemes: STEM, makerspaces,Do-It-Yourself …

By scottbj | 3 June, 2025 | Categories: Adult, Age Group, Attract STEM Talent, Audience, College and University, Cyberspace, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, Film, Grammar School (Middle School), High School, Movie Kit, Pillars of American Spaces, Professional Development, Programming Type, Science and Technology, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Training | Tags: programming, toolkit

Grace Hopper

Grace Hopper: Mathematician, Computer Scientist, Innovator PROGRAM TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES An American Hero This toolkit is designed for programming at American Spaces to introduce pioneering mathematician Grace Hopper and highlight her spirit of innovation and enduring legacy in the field of computer science. Photo Credit: National Museum of American History Photo credit: National Museum of American History Hopper and her team at Harvard are credited with popularizing …

By scottbj | 2 April, 2025 | Categories: Adult, Age Group, Americana, Audience, College and University, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, High School, Information about the United States, Pillars of American Spaces, Press & Media, Programming Type, Science and Technology, Strategy, Toolkits, U.S. Culture, U.S. History | Tags: elections, programming, toolkit

Food Security

FOOD SECURITY PROGRAM TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This program toolkit is designed for programming at American Spaces to define food security, identify food insecurity causes, outline U.S. government initiatives, and explore strategies for individuals to improve global food security. U.S. Government Initiatives and Biotechnology Food Assistance | Feed the Future | U.S. Agency for International Development U.S. Government Global Food Security Strategy 2022-2026 Feed the Future | Improving Food Security & Nutrition Around the World Office of Food for Peace | U.S. Agency for International Development Biotechnology – United States Department of State Biotechnology FAQs | USDA FACT SHEET: The U.S. Government Invests in Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Innovation | Department of Energy In Focus – FAO Response to global food security challenges WHAT IS FOOD SECURITY? Food security refers to the condition in …

By scottbj | 5 December, 2023 | Categories: Adult, Age Group, Audience, College and University, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, Food, Pillars of American Spaces, Press & Media, Professional Development, Programming Type, Science and Technology, Security, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategic Goals, Strategy, Toolkits, Training | Tags: programming, toolkit

Artificial Intelligence

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE PROGRAM TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This program toolkit is designed for programming at American Spaces to raise awareness of artificial intelligence and its potential for the future. WHAT IS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)? Artificial intelligence is defined as the ability of machines to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence. It is typically understood …

By scottbj | 27 April, 2023 | Categories: Adult, Age Group, Attract STEM Talent, Audience, College and University, Cyberspace, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, High School, Pillars of American Spaces, Press & Media, Professional Development, Programming Type, Science and Technology, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Toolkits, Training | Tags: programming, toolkit

Global Health

GLOBAL HEALTH PROGRAM TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This program toolkit is designed for programming at American Spaces to create a greater awareness of global health-related issues and of U.S. leadership to create a healthier world. RESOURCES Medline Plus from the National Library of Medicine https://medlineplus.gov/ ShareAmerica Article: How U.S. Innovation Impacts Health OverDrive (Libby) Books and Magazines The Atlas of Disease …

By scottbj | 27 April, 2023 | Categories: Adult, Age Group, Audience, College and University, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, Health, Pillars of American Spaces, Programming Type, Science and Technology, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategic Goals, Strategy, Toolkits | Tags: programming, toolkit

Immersive Media: Virtual and Augmented Reality

IMMERSIVE MEDIA: VIRTUAL AND AUGMENTED REALITY RESOURCE TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This Resource Toolkit is designed for programming at American Spaces for the promotion of American culture and values through the use of immersive media. BEST PRACTICES The right partner is essential. Most American Spaces staff are not AR/VR experts. Local partners can provide advice …

By scottbj | 27 April, 2023 | Categories: Adult, Age Group, Attract STEM Talent, Audience, College and University, Cyberspace, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, Grammar School (Middle School), High School, Pillars of American Spaces, Professional Development, Programming Type, Science and Technology, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Toolkits, Training | Tags: programming, toolkit

Artificial Intelligence in Education

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN EDUCATION PROGRAM TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This program toolkit is designed for programming at American Spaces to raise awareness of artificial intelligence and its use in education. INTRODUCTION TO AI Artificial intelligence (AI) is a technology that uses algorithms and machine learning to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence. AI has …

By scottbj | 20 April, 2023 | Categories: Adult, Age Group, Attract STEM Talent, Audience, College and University, Cyberspace, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, High School, Pillars of American Spaces, Press & Media, Professional Development, Programming Type, Science and Technology, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Toolkits, Training | Tags: programming, toolkit

Cybersecurity Awareness

CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS RESOURCE TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This Resource Toolkit is designed for programming at American Spaces to increase participants’ awareness of the importance of cybersecurity. RESOURCES National Cyber Security Alliance This site has great tips on how to stay safe online. It also has weekly themes and social media content that you can use and ways your Space can be involved. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency This agency has information …

By scottbj | 6 April, 2023 | Categories: Adult, Age Group, Audience, College and University, Commemoration, Cybersecurity, Cyberspace, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, Grammar School (Middle School), High School, Month, Pillars of American Spaces, Press & Media, Professional Development, Programming Type, Science and Technology, Security, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Toolkits, Training | Tags: programming, toolkit

Space Exploration

SPACE EXPLORATION PROGRAM TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This program toolkit is designed for programming at American Spaces to promote discussions on Space Exploration and humanity’s quest to learn more about the universe. “That’s one small step [a] for man – one giant leap for mankind.”Astronaut Neil Armstrong, on becoming the first human to step on …

By scottbj | 6 April, 2023 | Categories: Adult, Age Group, Attract STEM Talent, Audience, College and University, Commemoration, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, Grammar School (Middle School), High School, Information about the United States, Month, Pillars of American Spaces, Press & Media, Programming Type, Science and Technology, Strategy, Toolkits | Tags: programming, toolkit

Show More ∨