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Inspiration Island

The four levels of Inspiration Island offer more than 60 innovative events and interactive exhibits promoting well-being in Body, Mind, and Spirit. Their primary project for 12 years has been Whole Brain Health, and their collective of creative, compassionate individuals from all over the world welcomes you to a rich journey of discovery and community!

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Women In S.T.E.A.M. @ Inspiration Island

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Women In S.T.E.A.M. @ Inspiration Island

Addressing the challenges for females undertaking study and careers in Science Technology Engineering Arts and Mathematics, Women In S.T.E.A.M. by Thuja Hynes, celebrates remarkable individuals and presents forward-looking and pro-active options for all.

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WBH Illusion Pavilion

This interactive exhibit presents Illusions of perspective, motion, shading and contrast by master builder Emileigh Starbrook. Explore mind-bending displays including the Necker Cube, Roget's Palisade, and many more!

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Vintage Computer Museum

The Vintage Computer Museum is a tribute to the early days of home computing. Take a trip down memory lane remembering computers from the 1980s onwards, including the IBM PC, Apple Macintosh, BBC Micro or Commodore 64.

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Raymaker Field Studies Centre at Bowness

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Raymaker Field Studies Centre at Bowness

Learn more about geography, geomorphology, and the earth sciences by exploring this island and interacting with its exhibits. Highlights include the ability to walk directly inside a volcano, an earthquake simulator, and a climate change/reef health simulation.

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Physics & Mechanics Immersive Experience

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Physics & Mechanics Immersive Experience

Experience the compelling science educational opportunities available with virtual physics on April 5th! During the first hour, there will be a demonstration of the amazing self-powered machines by Emilin Nakamora, Ronda Barbosa, and Thuja Hynes. They will speak on discoveries about physics in Second Life. From 10am to 11am SLT, participants will build their own devices, guided by the presenters. Event is in text.

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Parker Solar Probe

NASA's Parker Solar Probe is an ongoing mission that is revolutionizing our understanding of the Sun and improving our ability to forecast major space-weather events that impact life on Earth. The exhibit includes a detailed model of the spacecraft, a scale model of the inner solar system, mission information, and current news.

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Oddprofessor's Science Center

Oddprofessor's Science Center is a virtual physics lab used by the students at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf over at the Rochester Institute of Technology. The center is open to the public; stop by and see!

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National Space Society

The Second Life presence of the National Space Society, an international organization of like-minded people, from the interested public to grassroots activists to astronauts and space scientists. Meetings are held here weekly at 3pm SLT on Mondays.

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Jet Propulsion Laboratory

From NASA's California Institute of Technology, this exhibit showcases and explores the history of space travel and its related technologies.

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International Spaceflight Museum

The International Spaceflight Museum hosts a series of exhibits and events about real-world space travel. Ride a rocket into space and explore the planets! Rockets and spacecraft from the past, present and future.

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Genome Island

Tiny cells and proteins make a big impression on this build dedicated to the study of microbiology. Step inside a rotating plasma membrane, check out elaborate dioramas, and play interactive games designed to teach students and scholars alike more about the micro world.

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David Rumsey Maps

Discover antique maps in a unique, experiential way and explore a 3D recreation of Yosemite in 1883.

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COVID-19 Resources @ Health Hacienda

Healthcare PRO Brielle MacXaris curates this comprehensive resource about health issues, respected options, and the latest research. Interactive and engaging materials in English and Spanish. Share your pandemic experience, and take the new Vaccination Survey!

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Cloud Chateau

Turn your environment settings to midnight, crank up your graphics sliders, take a seat, and prepare for a colorful, hypnotic, ever-changing light show courtesy of The Particle Laboratory Learning Center.

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Brodmann's Brain @ Inspiration Island

This giant Interactive build shows functional areas of the human brain. Brain regions activate (glow) based on functions, such as dancing and love. Developed by Osangar.

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Underwater

Abyss Observatory

A museum of ocean science and technology which celebrates the sense of wonder people often have about the mysteries of the deep sea. Visitors can even travel 2,000 meters down into the dark depths of the ocean floor.

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Experience the Ocean

Learn about the Oceans! This is a non-profit region where visitors learn about the oceans of the world and marine life. Visitors can visit the Marine Life Center, Fossil Beach, and Cape St. Francis. Dive down to the undersea lab, or visit the Abyss. There are submarine rezzers, SUPs, surfboards, and kayak rezzers here. Sea Turtle Rescue and Release role play available. Movie night first Thursday of the month. Music and dancing once a month on the Roof Deck. Ocean Gallery shows in the Marine Life Center. All donations support SEETurtles (seeturtles.org). Join the OCWA (Ocean Care World Alliance) group for upcoming events!

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Fearless Nation PTSD Support

Fearless Nation PTSD Support is an RL 501c3 Nonprofit Organization for people with PTSD, their families, partners, children, and communities. They provide education, support, and advocacy. Since 2009 they've had a virtual online community that spans distance, with a small carbon footprint bringing people together for peer support, education, and advocacy for people with PTSD.

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Nonprofit Commons

Take a tour of Nonprofit Commons, an area that contains more than 150 nonprofit and social benefit organizations in Second Life.

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Blue Orchid District

The Blue Orchid District is home of Sigma Upsilon Nu Sorority, a RL non-profit organization dedicated to sisterhood and education. The beautifully landscaped region has a fully staffed restaurant, monthly group Lupus Meetings, Live Poetry Night, and much more! For more info, visit sigmaupsilonnusl.wixsite.com/slsorority

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Winter Attractions

Power Up for Charge

Power Up for Charge presents "Crystal Hollow" a playful winter playground to enjoy. Skate on the river, ride the ski lift up the mountain for a latte with friends, ski, sled explore and more. PUFC is the official fundraiser for The Charge Syndrome. Make sure to share your images in their Flickr group: flickr.com/groups/14758574@N23

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EchoVets

EchoVets.org Band of Brothers non-profit is a new destination for all Veterans. They have current, up-to-date information that benefits YOU the Veteran, and the Veterans' families! Lots to do and see here! Stacy Maracas is a Female Desert Storm Combat Veteran, US Army, and has the knowledge of the systems in place to help Veterans and their family members. Come to EchoVets for camaraderie, answers, live help, brotherhood, and sisterhood. All Veterans are welcome!

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Caledon Oxbridge University

Caledon Oxbridge University (COU) is an independent, community-supported, Second Life skill-training facility, located within the Victorian-Steampunk estate of Caledon. COU supports students of all avatar ages. A primary feature of COU is the seven-building walk-through tutorial, COU also has live, walk-in classes as well as live tutors in the plaza to answer questions and provide assistance.

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Whole Brain Health

Whole Brain Health on Inspiration Island, a partner of Rockcliffe Univ, provides information and offers regular activities that helps you stay fit, have fun, and stretch your mind, body and spirit! Earn honors and L$ rewards by solving quests and hunts. Make new friends in this diverse, innovative and caring community.

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Virtual Worlds Education Consortium Eduverse

The goal of the VW Education Consortium (VWEC) is to bring educators together both to share what has been successful and to tackle obstacles across virtual platforms and communities. For more information contact: Valibrarian Gregg, Elli Pinion, or Dodge Threebeards.

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Virtual Ability

Virtual Ability is a place where people with disabilities and chronic illnesses can safely learn about virtual worlds. Details on VirtualAbility.org

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Mayo Clinic

The Mayo Clinic's island in Second Life includes conference facilities and a bookstore. The not-for-profit medical practice holds regular talks and events on diseases and illnesses for interested Residents.

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Creations Park

Creations Park was grown with love. Run by Barbie Alchemi, this region offers support groups and research into the positive effects of Second Life for people with Parkinson's disease.

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Autistic Resource Center

The Autistic Resource Center is an educational organization that was created to speak about the lived experience of Autistics. They educate people on disability issues, the politics of Autism, and the ways to move forward with diversity. They are now partnered with BEST, the Brain Energy Support Team, to build services for 22 and over in-world.

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American Cancer Society

The official home of the American Cancer Society in Second Life. Since 2005, cancer patients, caregivers, and volunteers have been able to receive services and support from the ACS in SL without having to leave the virtual world. Visit the island to learn more or to make a donation to fund the world's largest and most successful cancer research program. More info at relayforlife.com/secondlife

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