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Wednesday, July 28, 2021Maria Mitchell Association Announces New Executive Director – Joanna Roche
Maria Mitchell Association Announces New Executive Director – Joanna Roche Nantucket, MA – Helene Weld, the President of the Board of Directors of the Maria Mitchell Association (MMA), announced today that Joanna Roche will take on the role of MMA’s next Executive Director. According to Weld, “While our search allowed us to consider a number of excellent candidates from across the country, we are pleased to welcome a Nantucket resident to this critical role. We are certain Joanna is the person to take our
Monday, July 26, 2021Maria Mitchell Association COVID-19 Update
Maria Mitchell Association COVID-19 Update Nantucket, MA – On Thursday, July 22, the Maria Mitchell Association was informed that someone in contact with the MMA, who was fully vaccinated, had tested positive for COVID-19. Since that time, the MMA, following the protocols of the CDC and its own more robust protocols, has had all appropriate staff members and interns tested for COVID-19 and deep cleaned all of its sites and vehicles. All COVID-19 tests were returned negative. Out of an abundance of
Monday, July 26, 2021Celebrate Maria Mitchell’s 203rd Birthday with the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association
Celebrate Maria Mitchell’s 203rd Birthday with the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Nantucket, MA – August 1, 2021 marks the 203rd birthday of Maria Mitchell, America’s first woman astronomer. In 2020, the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) was unfortunately forced to cancel her birthday open house that the MMA has been hosting since we opened our doors to the public on 1903. While there is a light at the end of the tunnel with restrictions being lifted, this year the MMA felt it was safest
Friday, July 23, 2021Maria Mitchell Association Elects to Suspend Activities On July 23 and July 24 Due To COVID-19
Maria Mitchell Association Elects to Suspend Activities On July 23 and July 24 Due To COVID-19 Nantucket, MA – On Thursday evening, the Maria Mitchell Association was notified that someone in contact with the MMA, who was fully vaccinated, had tested positive for COVID-19. Out of an abundance of caution, the MMA has decided to cancel programming for today, Friday, July 23 and tomorrow, Saturday, July 24. The MMA is following the CDC guidelines and its own more robust guidelines, taking additional measures
Friday, July 16, 2021Gitanjali Rao, TIME Kid of the Year, to Speak as Featured Guest for Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Science Speaker Series
On July 28, at 7pm, Gitanjali Rao, TIME Kid of the Year, will speak at the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association’s (MMA) Science Speaker Series. Her talk, “The Role of Science and Technology as a Catalyst for Social Change” is part of our FREE Science Speaker Series and will be held via Zoom. Gitanjali Rao was recognized as America's Top Young Scientist and received an EPA Presidential Award for inventing her device "Tethys"— an early lead detection tool. Rao is also the inventor of “Epione”— a device for
Monday, July 12, 2021Dr. April Beisaw to Speak as Featured Guest for the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Science Speaker Series
Dr. April Beisaw to Speak as Featured Guest for the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Science Speaker Series On July 21 at 7pm, the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) is hosting a live lecture presented by Dr. April Beisaw. Her talk, “Taking Their Water for Our City: Archaeology of New York City’s Watershed Communities” is part of our FREE Science Speaker Series and will be held via Zoom. The New York Times regularly runs articles explaining why New York City has “the champagne” of city tap
Friday, July 09, 2021Dr. Jason Goldstein to Speak as Featured Guest for the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association’s Science Speaker Series
Dr. Jason Goldstein to Speak as Featured Guest for the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association’s Science Speaker Series On July 14 at 7pm, the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) is hosting a live lecture presented by Dr. Jason Goldstein. His talk, “Closing ‘Vacationland’ to Green Crabs: Research, Monitoring, and Collaborative Initiatives for a Prolific Invasive Species in the Gulf of Maine” is part of our FREE Science Speaker Series and will be held via Zoom. This talk is also one of the events in
Friday, July 09, 2021Second Annual Nantucket Green Crab Week with The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association and The Nantucket Land Council
Second Annual Nantucket Green Crab Week with The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association and The Nantucket Land Council Nantucket, MA – The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) and the Nantucket Land Council (NLC) are excited to announce the second annual Nantucket Green Crab Week. Between July 12 and July 16, 2021, participate in fun daily events to learn about and take action against invasive European green crabs on Nantucket. European green crabs were first introduced to North America in the
Monday, June 28, 2021Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein to Speak as Featured Guest for the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association’s Science Speaker Series
Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein to Speak as Featured Guest for the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association’s Science Speaker Series On July 7 at 7pm, the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) is hosting a live lecture presented by Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein. Her talk, “Dark Matter in the Disordered Cosmos” is part of our FREE Science Speaker Series and will be held via Zoom. In this talk, Dr. Prescod-Weinstein will describe her efforts to understand the nature of mysterious dark matter. She will provide
Wednesday, June 23, 2021Dr. Meredith MacGregor to Speak as Featured Guest for the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association’s Science Speaker Series
Dr. Meredith MacGregor to Speak as Featured Guest for the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association’s Science Speaker Series On June 30 at 7pm, the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) is hosting a live lecture presented by Dr. Meredith MacGregor. Her talk, “What’s the Space Weather Like on Proxima Centauri?” is part of our FREE Science Speaker Series and will be held via Zoom.Stars (including our Sun) are active, periodically releasing bursts of high energy radiation called flares. These flares can
Wednesday, June 16, 2021Dr. JJ Hermes to Speak as Featured Guest for Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Science Speaker Series
Dr. JJ Hermes to Speak as Featured Guest for Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Science Speaker Series On June 23 at 7pm, the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) is hosting a live lecture presented by Dr. JJ Hermes. His talk, “Real-Life Death Stars: Measuring the Composition of Rocks on Alien Planets by Tearing Them Apart” is part of our FREE Science Speaker Series and will be held via Zoom.White dwarf stars are the endpoints of all low-mass stars, including our Sun, and their high density means
Wednesday, June 09, 2021Summer 2021 Open Nights at the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association’s Loines Observatory
The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association’s (MMA) Loines Observatory is opening for its signature Open Nights programs on June 14, 2021 and will run through August 30, 2021. Visitors to the Observatory can join the MMA’s professional astronomers for an impressive tour of Nantucket’s night sky. The MMA staff will lead constellation tours and guide visitors through different viewing stations outside the observatory domes. Visitors can take a peek at the MMA’s historic 8-inch Alvan Clark refractor and the
Tuesday, June 08, 2021Dr. Rodolfo Montez Jr. to Speak as Featured Guest for Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Science Speaker Series
Dr. Rodolfo Montez Jr. to Speak as Featured Guest for Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Science Speaker Series On June 9 at 7pm, Dr. Rodolfo Montez Jr. will kick off the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association’s Science Speaker Series for 2021 with his talk, “Going Out in Style: How Sun-like Stars End Their Lives.” This talk is part of our FREE Science Speaker Series and will be held via Zoom. Stars like our sun will end their lives in a spectacular display of light. Space telescopes like Hubble provide
Friday, May 28, 2021Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association's Biggest Event of the Season: The Stargazer Gala
Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association's Biggest Event of the Season: The Stargazer GalaNantucket, MA – Join the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) on August 5, 2021 for its annual fundraiser, The Stargazer Gala. This not-to-be-missed event will be hosted at a private home on Hulbert Avenue with stunning views of the sunset over Nantucket Sound. The Stargazer Gala will include food by Island Kitchen, dancing to the music of The Sultans, an auction, fun games, and stargazing with the MMA’s Director of
Monday, April 26, 2021Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Receives Grant Funding from the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism
Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Receives Grant Funding from the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism Nantucket, MA – The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) was selected as a recipient of the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism (MOTT) FY21 Travel & Tourism Recovery (TTR) Grant Program. The goal of the TTR Grant Program is to help communities recover from economic challenges resulting from COVID-19 by strengthening state tourism and encouraging individuals to visit local
Monday, April 19, 2021Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Honors Outgoing Director of Education, Kim Botelho, and Welcomes New Education Coordinator, Camden Palm
Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Honors Outgoing Director of Education, Kim Botelho, and Welcomes New Education Coordinator, Camden Palm Nantucket, MA – With profound gratitude and appreciation, the Maria Mitchell Association announces the departure of Kim Botelho, Director of Education. The MMA has been extremely fortunate to have Botelho’s leadership, passion for education, and dedication to scientific learning. During her seven year tenure, and under her leadership as Director of Education, the
Wednesday, April 14, 2021Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Bird-Where-You-Are-A-Thon
Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Bird-Where-You-Are-A-Thon Nantucket, MA – From 5PM on Friday, May 21 through 5PM on Saturday, May 22, the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) invites birders of all ages, experienced and novice, near and far, to participate in its Bird-Where-You-Are-A-Thon. For over two decades, the MMA’s annual Bird-A-Thon has helped collect important information on the biodiversity of our feathered friends on Nantucket. This year, the MMA is reimagining and expanding
Friday, March 26, 2021Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association’s National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates Intern Kiana Burton Wins Prestigious Chambliss Astronomy Achievement Award
Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association’s National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates Intern Kiana Burton Wins Prestigious Chambliss Astronomy Achievement Award Nantucket, MA – The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) is delighted to announce that summer 2020 National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates (NSF-REU) intern, Kiana Burton, has won the prestigious Chambliss Astronomy Achievement Student Award for her research presentation at the recent virtual
Wednesday, March 24, 2021Rachel Bowyer to Speak as Featured Guest for Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association’s Winter Science Speaker Series
Rachel Bowyer to Speak as Featured Guest for Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association’s Winter Science Speaker Series Nantucket, MA – Update: Due to unforeseen circumstances, we are rescheduling the Wednesday, March 24 Winter Science Speaker Series talk. The new date will be Wednesday, March 31 at 7pm. The registration link for the event remains unchanged. On March 31 at 7pm, the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) is hosting a live lecture entitled, “Hidden Patterns in Galaxy Motions: What They Can
Wednesday, March 17, 2021Rachel Bowyer to Speak as Featured Guest for Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association’s Winter Science Speaker Series
Rachel Bowyer to Speak as Featured Guest for Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association’s Winter Science Speaker Series Nantucket, MA – On March 24th at 7pm, the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) is hosting a live lecture entitled, “Hidden Patterns in Galaxy Motions: What They Can Tell Us About the Universe” presented by former MMA National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates (NSF-REU) intern, Rachel Bowyer. This talk is part of our FREE Winter Science Speaker Series and will be
Friday, March 05, 2021Upcoming Virtual Open Nights with the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association
Upcoming Virtual Open Nights with the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Nantucket, MA – As part of our Nantucket Science Festival, we are excited to offer three FREE Virtual Open Nights this month. The first will be in English on Sunday, March 14th from 8-9PM. The second will be in Spanish on Thursday, March 18th from 8-9PM, followed by the third session in English from 9-10PM. During the Science Festival Open Nights, you can join our professional astronomers for an impressive tour of Nantucket’s
Friday, March 05, 20217th Annual Nantucket Science Festival
7th Annual Nantucket Science Festival Nantucket, MA – The Nantucket Science Festival is back for another exciting year. From March 13 – March 20, join the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) and the Nantucket Community School (NCS) for a week-long celebration of all things STEAM. The Nantucket Science Festival aims to connect people with their inner scientist by providing fun, interactive activities designed to engage people of all ages, opportunities to learn about science-based organizations on the
Tuesday, March 02, 2021Izzy Gaw to Speak as Featured Guest for Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association’s Winter Science Speaker Series
Izzy Gaw to Speak as Featured Guest for Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association’s Winter Science Speaker Series Nantucket, MA – On March 10th at 7pm, the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) is hosting a live lecture entitled, “The Debris Diet: How Microplastics are Infiltrating the Marine Food Chain” presented by former MMA Aquarium intern and co-manager, Izzy Gaw. This talk is part of our FREE Winter Science Speaker Series and will be held via Zoom. One of the most pervasive anthropogenic stressors
Wednesday, February 17, 2021Abby Mintz to Speak as Featured Guest for Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association’s Winter Science Speaker Series
Abby Mintz to Speak as Featured Guest for Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association’s Winter Science Speaker Series Nantucket, MA – On February 24 th at 7pm, the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) is hosting a live lecture entitled, “From Near to Far: Exploring How Stars Form and Galaxies Evolve” presented by former MMA National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates (NSF-REU) intern, Abby Mintz. This talk is part of our FREE Winter Science Speaker Series and will be held via
Wednesday, February 03, 2021Harvard’s Tanveer Karim to Speak as Featured Guest for Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association’s Winter Science Speaker Series
Harvard’s Tanveer Karim to Speak as Featured Guest for Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association’s Winter Science Speaker Series Nantucket, MA – On February 10 th at 7pm, the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) is hosting a live lecture entitled, “Unraveling the Universe with Spectroscopy and Big Data” presented by former MMA NSF-REU intern, Tanveer Karim. This talk is part of our FREE Winter Science Speaker Series and will be held via Zoom. The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) is an
Tuesday, February 02, 2021Recap of the Maria Mitchell Association at the 237 th Meeting of the American Astronomical Society
Recap of the Maria Mitchell Association at the 237th Meeting of the American Astronomical Society Nantucket, MA – The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association is proud to recognize and congratulate its six summer 2020 National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates (NSF-REU) interns (virtual for 2020) for their wonderful job presenting their research at the recent meeting of the American Astronomical Society (AAS). The 237th meeting of the AAS took place on January 11-15, 2021 and in light
Thursday, January 21, 2021Sara Schoen to Speak as Featured Guest for Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association’s Science Speaker Series
Sara Schoen to Speak as Featured Guest for Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association’s Science Speaker Series Nantucket, MA – On January 27th, 2021 at 7pm, the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) is hosting a live lecture entitled, “Splitting Up a Complex Mess: Integrating Statistics to Understand the Limnonectes kuhlii Complex,” presented by Sara Schoen. This talk is part of our FREE Winter Science Speaker Series and will be held via Zoom. Fourty-one percent of known amphibian species are declining,
Thursday, January 14, 2021Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Winter Science Speaker Series
For Immediate Release January 12, 2021 Contact: Kelly Bernatzky, MMA Development Associate kbernatzky@mariamitchell.org Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Winter Science Speaker Series Nantucket, MA – Join the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association this winter as we welcome back some of our amazing intern alumni to discuss their fascinating research and projects. Topics will include open science, terrestrial biology, astronomy, and more! This free speaker series is scheduled for alternating Wednesdays
Friday, September 18, 2020Maria Mitchell Women of Science Symposium Scheduled for October 2nd Online
NEWS For Immediate Release September 18, 2020 Contact: Jascin Finger jfinger@mariamitchell.org Maria Mitchell Women of Science Symposium Scheduled for October 2nd Online A Different Kind of Women in STEM Meeting Nantucket, MA – The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) will host its second Maria Mitchell Women of Science Symposium (MMWSS) virtually on October 2, 2020 from 1-4PM. Originally planned for an in-person two-and-a-half-day event at the Babson Executive Conference Center in
Wednesday, September 09, 2020VINEYARD WIND AND NANTUCKET ANNOUNCE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP
VINEYARD WIND AND NANTUCKET ANNOUNCE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP For Immediate Release: September 8, 2020 (NANTUCKET, MA) – Vineyard Wind, the Town of Nantucket, and leading Island nonprofits announced today plans to create The Nantucket Offshore Wind Community Fund, which will support local initiatives to combat the effects of global climate change, enhance coastal resiliency, and protect, restore, and preserve Nantucket’s cultural and historic resources. Vineyard Wind has agreed to provide an initial $4
Monday, August 10, 2020James Elliot to Speak as Featured Guest for Nantucket MMA Science Speaker Series
For Immediate Release August 5, 2020 Contact: Kelly Bernatzky, MMA Development Associate kbernatzky@mariamitchell.org James Elliot to Speak as Featured Guest for Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Science Speaker Series Nantucket, MA – On August 12th at 7pm, the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association is hosting a live Zoom lecture featuring James Elliot as part of the Maria Mitchell Science Speaker Series. His talk, “Life History and Population Dynamics of Green Crabs (Carcinus maenas)” is a
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Tuesday, August 04, 2020Nantucket Green Crab Week with The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association & The Nantucket Land Council
For Immediate Release August 3, 2020 Contact: Kelly Bernatzky, MMA Development Associate kbernatzky@mariamitchell.org Nantucket Green Crab Week with The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association and The Nantucket Land Council Nantucket, MA – The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA), in partnership with the Nantucket Land Council (NLC), is excited to announce the first annual Nantucket Green Crab Week. Between August 10 and August 15, 2020, participate in fun daily events to learn about and take
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Tuesday, August 04, 2020Mass Audubon Climate Experts Featured Guests for Maria Mitchell Association's Science Speaker Series
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 3, 2020 CONTACT: Kelly Bernatzky kbernatzky@mariamitchell.org Alexandra Vecchio avecchio@massaudubon.org MASS AUDUBON CLIMATE EXPERTS FEATURED GUESTS FOR NANTUCKET MARIA MITCHELL ASSOCIATION’S SCIENCE SPEAKER SERIES, THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, AT 7 PM LINCOLN, MA— Join Mass Audubon’s Climate Change Program Director, Alexandra Vecchio, and Climate Change Adaptation Ecologist, Dr. Danielle Perry, for the next lecture in
Monday, August 03, 2020Jason Bridges Named Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Interim Executive Director
For Immediate Release July 28, 2020 Contact: Helene Weld, MMA Board Chair hmweld@gmail.com Jason Bridges Named Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Interim Executive Director Nantucket, MA - The Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) is pleased to announce that Jason Bridges will be the Interim Director at the Maria Mitchell Association effective August 24, 2020. Jason will replace outgoing Director, David Gagnon. A graduate of Wabash College with a degree in Psychology and Chemistry, Bridges has been a
Monday, June 01, 2020NANTUCKET CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES 2020 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
NANTUCKET CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES 2020 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS Nantucket, Mass May 2020 — Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Kristie Ferrantella has announced the two winners of its annual scholarship program. Winners Victoria Dixon and Mia Lydon will each receive a scholarship award of $1,000.VICTORIA DIXON Dixon is a 2020 graduate of Nantucket High School and will attend Northeastern University in autumn 2020, starting with its Explore Program. She was member of the National Honor
