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Experiencing Chemistry

April 15, 1994 - September 30, 1998 | Public Programs
This project by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) develops a public education program on chemistry. The program: introduces students and the general public to the science of chemistry and processes of chemistry-related research through drop-in lab activities; provides follow-up chemistry activities for use by elementary teachers and parents so that children can further explore the interests they have developed in science and chemistry; provides opportunities for internships for high-school students as lab assistants so that they can develop greater knowledge of "everyday" chemistry, laboratory techniques and safety, develop skills in working with others and in teaching chemistry, and explore potential careers in teaching chemistry; and make available the resources developed by OMSI to other interested science museums.

Funders

NSF
Funding Program: ISE/AISL
Award Number: 9355628
Funding Amount: 464062

TEAM MEMBERS

  • Rebecca Wynne
    Principal Investigator
    Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
  • Samuel Epstein
    Former Principal Investigator
    Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
  • Discipline: Chemistry
    Audience: Parents/Caregivers | Youth/Teen (up to 17) | General Public | Educators/Teachers | Museum/ISE Professionals
    Environment Type: Public Programs | Museum and Science Center Programs | Laboratory Programs

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