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Embedding NOAA in a Public Learning Laboratory - The Environmental Scientist-In-Residence Program at the Exploratorium

October 1, 2010 - October 31, 2011 | Media and Technology, Public Programs, Exhibitions
The Environmental Scientist-in-Residence Program will leverage NOAA s scientific assets and personnel by combining them with the creativity and educational knowledge of the pioneer hands-on science center. To do this, the program will embed NOAA scientists in a public education laboratory at the Exploratorium. Working closely with youth Explainers, exhibit developers, and Web and interactive media producers at the Exploratorium, NOAA scientists will share instruments, data, and their professional expertise with a variety of public audiences inside the museum and on the Web. At the same time the scientists will gain valuable skills in informal science communication and education. Through cutting-edge iPad displays, screen-based visualizations, data-enriched maps and sensor displays, and innovative interactions with visitors on the museum floor, this learning laboratory will enable NOAA scientists and Exploratorium staff to investigate new hands-on techniques for engaging the public in NOAA s environmental research and monitoring efforts.

Funders

NOAA
Funding Program: 2010 - Environmental Literacy Grants for Informal/Nonformal Science Education
Award Number: NA10SEC0080019
Funding Amount: $522,280

TEAM MEMBERS

  • Mary Miller
    Principal Investigator
    Exploratorium
  • Discipline: Computing and information science | Ecology, forestry, and agriculture | Nature of science
    Audience: Youth/Teen (up to 17) | General Public | Museum/ISE Professionals | Scientists
    Environment Type: Media and Technology | Games, Simulations, and Interactives | Public Programs | Museum and Science Center Programs | Laboratory Programs | Exhibitions | Museum and Science Center Exhibits

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