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Understanding Race and Human Variation: A Public Education Program

May 10, 2004 - April 30, 2008 | Media and Technology, Exhibitions
The American Anthropological Association will develop a 5,000-sq. ft. traveling exhibit, website and educational materials on "Understanding Race and Human Variation." Through an integrated, comprehensive and learner-focused educational program, visitors will be presented with the idea that human variation is part of nature and that race is a dynamic and sometimes harmful cultural construct. The project will advance knowledge across the sciences by bringing together scientists and scholars in translating research to the public and developing a common language.

Funders

NSF
Funding Program: ISE/AISL
Award Number: 0307843
Funding Amount: 2964744

TEAM MEMBERS

  • Mary Overbey
    Principal Investigator
    American Anthropological Association
  • Discipline: Life science | Social science and psychology
    Audience: General Public | Museum/ISE Professionals
    Environment Type: Media and Technology | Websites, Mobile Apps, and Online Media | Museum and Science Center Exhibits
    Access and Inclusion: Ethnic/Racial

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