Science Education Outreach by Mobile Units: Purdue Instrument Van Project

1995 ◽  
Vol 72 (2) ◽  
pp. 166
Author(s):  
Richard A. Hermens ◽  
Diane Burnett
Keyword(s):  
Science Education ◽  
Education Outreach

scholarly journals The 'Rock ‘n’ Fossil Road Show:' An Enduring Earth Science Educational Outreach Initiative in Calgary, Alberta

2017 ◽  
Vol 44 (2) ◽  
pp. 85-90
Author(s):  
Robert MacNaughton ◽  
Godfrey Nowlan ◽  
Alexander McCracken ◽  
Karen Fallas
Keyword(s):  
Science Education ◽  
Earth Science ◽  
Critical Mass ◽  
Public Library ◽  
Educational Outreach ◽  
The Road ◽  
Earth Science Education ◽  
Research Institutes ◽  
Education Outreach ◽  
Outreach Initiative

Since 2004, the Calgary office of the Geological Survey of Canada has been holding ‘Rock ‘n’ Fossil Road Shows’ at Calgary Public Library branches, in partnership with the Alberta Science Network and the Alberta Palaeontological Society. These now-annual earth science education outreach events have given more than 3700 people of all ages the opportunity to view, examine, and learn about GSC-Calgary’s collection of rocks, minerals, and fossils (including many museum quality pieces), have their own samples and collections identified by experts, and gain a better understanding of local and regional geology. This article describes what goes into organizing these events, reviews their evolution, and discusses reasons for their enduring success. The ‘Road Show’ approach can be viable in a range of settings and may be a good educational outreach option for research institutes with collections of interesting geological specimens and a critical mass of interested staff.RÉSUMÉDepuis 2004, le bureau de Calgary de la Commission géologique du Canada tient des représentations de son spectacle itinérant « Roche et fossiles » dans les succursales de la bibliothèque publique de Calgary, en partenariat avec l’Alberta Science Network et l’Alberta Palaeontological Society. Ces activités de rayonnement en sciences de la Terre, maintenant annuels, ont déjà offert à plus de 3700 personnes de tous âges la possibilité de voir, d'examiner et d'apprendre à partir de la collection de roches, de minéraux et de fossiles de la CGC-Calgary (certaines pièces de qualité muséale), et de voir leurs propres échantillons et collections identifiés par des experts, et ainsi obtenir une meilleure compréhension de la géologie locale et régionale. Le présent article décrit les détails de l'organisation de ces événements, retrace leur évolution et revoit les raisons de leur succès durable. L'approche du « spectacle itinérant » peut être viable dans différents contextes et peut être une bonne option de sensibilisation éducative pour les instituts de recherche disposant de collections de spécimens géologiques intéressants et d’une masse critique d’employés intéressés.

Science Education Outreach by Mobile Units

1995 ◽  
Vol 72 (2) ◽  
pp. 165
Author(s):  
Richard A. Hermens ◽  
Marvin C. Lang
Keyword(s):  
Science Education ◽  
Education Outreach

scholarly journals Assessing Precollege Science Education Outreach Initiatives: A Funder's Perspective

2004 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 189-195 ◽  
Author(s):  
Debra A. Felix ◽  
Mark D. Hertle ◽  
Jill G. Conley ◽  
Lori B. Washington ◽  
Peter J. Bruns
Keyword(s):  
Science Education ◽  
Content Knowledge ◽  
Howard Hughes Medical Institute ◽  
Medical Institute ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Science Content ◽  
Outreach Programs ◽  
Funding Institution ◽  
Last Stage ◽  
Education Outreach

We describe an assessment of the collective impact of 35 grants that the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) made to biomedical research institutions in 1999 to support precollege science education outreach programs. Data collected from funded institutions were compared with data from a control group of institutions that had advanced to the last stage of review but had not been funded. The survey instrument and the results reveal outcomes and impacts that HHMI considers relevant for these programs. The following attributes are considered: ability to secure additional, non-HHMI funding; institution buy-in as measured by gains in dedicated space and staff; enhancement of the program director's career; number and adoption of educational products developed; number of related publications and awards; percentage of programs for which teachers received course credit; increase in science content knowledge; and increase in student motivation to study science.

scholarly journals Collaboration and Near-Peer Mentoring as a Platform for Sustainable Science Education Outreach

2015 ◽  
Vol 92 (4) ◽  
pp. 625-630 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael D. Pluth ◽  
Shannon W. Boettcher ◽  
George V. Nazin ◽  
Ann L. Greenaway ◽  
Matthew D. Hartle
Keyword(s):  
Science Education ◽  
Peer Mentoring ◽  
Education Outreach
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