http://www.aetn.org/engage/blogAETN Engage Blog RSS Feedhttp://www.aetn.org/__data/assets/image/0011/39719/aetn_engage_logos3.jpghttp://www.aetn.org/engage/bloghttp://www.aetn.org/engage/blog/posts/2013_aetn_pbs_kids_go!_writers_contest_winnersFri, 19 Apr 2013 18:33:55 -0500Katie Culpepperhttp://www.aetn.org/engage/blog/posts/2013_aetn_pbs_kids_go!_writers_contest_winnersBig imaginations create big stories, and this year's AETN PBS Kids GO! Writers Contest participants proved that more than ever! After receiving tons of great entries from across the state, we're happy to announce that our judges have made the tough decisions and chose 12 stories named first, second or third place in the K-3 contest. Our first place winners will be submitted to PBS for entry in the national contest shortly - national winners will be announced in July.http://www.aetn.org/engage/blog/posts/aetn_youth_academy_day_camps_open_for_registrationTue, 21 May 2013 07:42:25 -0500Katie Culpepperhttp://www.aetn.org/engage/blog/posts/aetn_youth_academy_day_camps_open_for_registrationDo you know an 11-14 student who loves films, writing and design? Maybe a 7-10 year-old who would love hands-on experience in researching, recording and reporting findings in an online newspaper? This summer, they can join the AETN Youth Academy for Production Camp June 17-21 or Reading and Writing Camp July 22-26. Students from both camps will join AETN staffers and volunteers to tour the studios and spend a week learning about the behind-the-scences workings of the production and reporting worlds.http://www.aetn.org/engage/blog/posts/spring_is_here!_make_the_most_of_season_with_exploring_arkansas.Fri, 15 Mar 2013 17:18:33 -0500Katie Culpepperhttp://www.aetn.org/engage/blog/posts/spring_is_here!_make_the_most_of_season_with_exploring_arkansas.The sun's shining, the flowers are blooming and these balmy temperature make it easy to enjoy Arkansas's great outdoors! Shake off the winter blues and get ready to discover the wonders around you with the "Exploring Arkansas" website. From Chuck Dovish's top 10 favorite places to a search feature that lets you find sights and activities near you, we have everything you need to plan your own adventure! http://www.aetn.org/engage/blog/posts/april_community_cinema_the_island_presidentTue, 02 Apr 2013 16:30:31 -0500Katie Culpepperhttp://www.aetn.org/engage/blog/posts/april_community_cinema_the_island_presidentDepending on who you're speaking to, climate change can be a touchy subject. But, no matter the political temperature surrounding the topic in the United States, it would be difficult to find any individual more deeply touched by global warming than a Maldivian. Learn more about the island nation's plight and their former president Mohammed Nasheed's efforts to counter it in this month's free Community Cinema screenings in North Little Rock and Fayetteville.http://www.aetn.org/engage/blog/posts/cat_in_the_hat_to_visit_fort_smith,_saturday,_april_13Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:01:56 -0500Katie Culpepperhttp://www.aetn.org/engage/blog/posts/cat_in_the_hat_to_visit_fort_smith,_saturday,_april_13 In partnership with Mercy Clinic Pediatrics, we're proud to announce that the star of "The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!" will appear at a free event in the Fort Smith Public Library Saturday, April 13, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.http://www.aetn.org/engage/blog/posts/mineral_explorers_-_bolivia_behind_the_scenes_with_thomas_naginFri, 12 Apr 2013 09:34:15 -0500Katie Culpepperhttp://www.aetn.org/engage/blog/posts/mineral_explorers_-_bolivia_behind_the_scenes_with_thomas_nagin Don't miss the television debut of "Mineral Explorers - Bolivia," Thursday, April 11 at 6:30 p.m. This adventure travel program takes viewers to some of the richest and most remote mines around the world. In the Bolivian episode, host Thomas Nagin leads viewers to the Anahi Mine on a quest for amethyst and ametrine. Join us after the jump as he shares a story from the journey. http://www.aetn.org/engage/blog/posts/mineral_explorers_-_bolivia_debuts_april_11Thu, 04 Apr 2013 10:22:38 -0500Katie Culpepperhttp://www.aetn.org/engage/blog/posts/mineral_explorers_-_bolivia_debuts_april_11AETN is proud to present “Mineral Explorers - Bolivia” as part of our Arkansas Independent Film Month this April. Produced by Hot Springs resident and longtime mineral dealer Thomas Nagin, “Mineral Explorers” is an adventure travel series that takes viewers to some of the richest and most remote mines around the world. In the Bolivian episode, airing April 11 at 6:30 p.m., Thomas leads viewers to the Anahi Mine on a quest for amethyst and ametrine. Read his story of how the idea for “Mineral Explorers” was born after the jump!http://www.aetn.org/engage/blog/posts/exploring_arkansas_-_april_2013Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:09:06 -0500Katie Culpepperhttp://www.aetn.org/engage/blog/posts/exploring_arkansas_-_april_2013During a brand new episode of Exploring Arkansas on Monday, April 1, we'll first take you out to a lesser-known waterfall and cascades along the side of Mt. Nebo, near Dardanelle. Then, we'll head out to historic Hardy, the smallest town in Arkansas to have a Main Street program. Finally, we'll close out with a hike with author Blair Dietering to the homestead of Eva "Granny" Barnes Henderson, of National Geographic renown, near the Buffalo National River. http://www.aetn.org/engage/blog/posts/what_do_you_do_after_downton_watch_mr._selfridge!Tue, 19 Mar 2013 18:31:47 -0500Katie Culpepperhttp://www.aetn.org/engage/blog/posts/what_do_you_do_after_downton_watch_mr._selfridge!If you're a "Masterpiece Theater" fan like myself, you may be in a bit of a slump right now. We did, after all, just end the season of "Downton Abbey" on that note - even if it was a season that earned high points for drama. Worse, we have to wait an entire year for "Sherlock" to return. (It is at least, thank the benevolent BBC gods, returning!) Not to fear, though. "Mr. Selfridge" (along with a the new season of "Call the Midwife") will be here starting March 31. http://www.aetn.org/engage/blog/posts/launch_kids_into_space_exploration_with_design_squadFri, 26 Apr 2013 12:11:33 -0500Katie Culpepperhttp://www.aetn.org/engage/blog/posts/launch_kids_into_space_exploration_with_design_squadEver since Neil Armstrong took "one giant leap for mankind," people across the world have dreamed of exploring space for themselves and, lately, we've heard a lot of talk about folks planning their trips to Mars. Space travel isn't just a dream any more! But it IS up to the next generation of engineers to make these solar treks a reality. Help give your future astroengineer a boost with "Design Squad" and NASA's "Mission: Solar System"!