Meeting Abstract S7-6 Saturday, Jan. 6 10:30 – 11:30 Play to Learn, Learn to Play: the role of design in creating places for learning. TOWNS, BJ; GILL, KS*; Center for Design Innovation, UNCSA; Tributary Land Design betsy.towns@gmail.com http://cdiunc.org This session is for those who have ever wondered about how to influence students’ preparation for STEM careers. It […]
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On the Cutting Edge of Research to Conserve At-Risk Species
Meeting Abstract S7-10 Saturday, Jan. 6 14:00 – 14:30 On the Cutting Edge of Research to Conserve At-Risk Species MARQUARDT, Shauna; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service shauna_marquardt@fws.gov Charged with the management of fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the benefit of the public, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service strives for scientific excellence to inform its […]
Meeting in the Middle Connecting Your Science Research with the Public’s Interests
Meeting Abstract S7-4 Saturday, Jan. 6 09:00 – 09:30 Meeting in the Middle: Connecting Your Science Research with the Public’s Interests VERBEKE, MC*; PATTISON, S; Institute for Learning Innovatin; ILI monae.verbeke@freechoicelearning.org Identifying strategies that generate increased individual interest may make all the difference in successfully influencing immediate and long-term public engagement with your research science. Interest, the […]
Introducing Science in the Public Eye Leveraging Partnerships–Credible Collaborators
Meeting Abstract S7-1 Saturday, Jan. 6 07:45 – 08:00 Introducing Science in the Public Eye: Leveraging Partnerships–Credible Collaborators MERSON, MW; TERC martha_merson@terc.edu http://iswoopparks.com With stories of struggle and dramatic breakthroughs, science has unlimited potential to interest the public. However, the challenge of communicating science is not trivial. The prevailing attitude toward the study of math and science […]
I have a GREAT idea for an exhibit” – Adapting scientific research for museums
Meeting Abstract S7-5 Saturday, Jan. 6 09:30 – 10:00 “I have a GREAT idea for an exhibit!” – Adapting scientific research for museums YU, K*; ARMENDARIZ, A; MA, J; KING, D; Exploratorium dking@exploratorium.edu Collaborating with scientific researchers is an essential practice for museum educators. However, adapting scientific findings and practices into compelling learning experiences for museum visitors […]
Elevating the Science in Citizen Science Five Steps to Rigorous Public Involvement in Scientific Research
Meeting Abstract S7-9 Saturday, Jan. 6 13:30 – 14:00 Elevating the Science in Citizen Science: Five Steps to Rigorous Public Involvement in Scientific Research PARRISH, J K*; BURGESS, H; WELTZIN, J; FORTSON, L; WIGGINS, A; University of Washington; University of Washington; U.S. Geological Survey; University of Minnesota; University of Nebraska jparrish@uw.edu Citizen science is a growing phenomena. […]
Developing a Broader Impacts Identity It’s All About You(r Strengths)
Meeting Abstract S7-11 Saturday, Jan. 6 14:30 – 15:30 Developing a Broader Impacts Identity: It’s All About You(r Strengths)! STORKSDIECK, Martin*; RISIEN, Julie; STORKSDIECK, Martin; Oregon State University; Oregon State University storksdieck@oregonstate.edu http://stem.oregonstate.edu/ Working Session Successful scientists have learned to develop a career trajectory and professional identity around the intellectual merit of their research; the same is […]
Designing for Broad Understanding of Science
Meeting Abstract S7-8 Saturday, Jan. 6 11:30 – 12:00 Designing for Broad Understanding of Science STROHECKER, Carol; HRISTOV, Nickolay/I*; College of Design, University of Minnesota; UNC Center for Design Innovation, Winston-Salem State University hristovn@cdiunc.org http://www.cdiunc.org With the acceleration and increasing complexity of macro-scale problems such as climate change, the need for scientists to ensure that their work […]
Beyond the Brown Bag Designing Effective Professional Development for Informal Educators
Meeting Abstract S7-3 Saturday, Jan. 6 08:30 – 09:00 Beyond the Brown Bag: Designing Effective Professional Development for Informal Educators ALLEN, LC*; CHAR, C; WRIGHT, T; HRISTOV, NH; MERSON, M; Winston-Salem State University; Char Associates; TERC; Winston-Salem State University; TERC allenl@wssu.edu http://iswoopparks.com Most researchers are keenly interested in finding new ways of disseminating their work beyond traditional […]
Tiny heads the evolution of microcephalic sea snakes
Meeting Abstract S7-9 Sunday, Jan. 6 13:30 – 14:00 Tiny heads: the evolution of microcephalic sea snakes SHERRATT, E*; SANDERS, KL; The University of Adelaide, Australia; The University of Adelaide, Australia emma.sherratt@adelaide.edu.au https://researchers.adelaide.edu.au/profile/emma.sherratt Snakes exhibit a diverse array of body sizes and shapes, contrary to common belief that they have a simplified body plan. Among living snakes, […]
