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Inclusive SciComm 2019 Knowledge-Building Report

This report summarizes findings of an NSF conference grant designed to support the knowledge-building component of the 2019 Inclusive SciComm Symposium (ISCS). Specifically, this document describes symposium participants' motivations for attending the symposium, the symposium's effectiveness in achieving participants' desired outcomes, and participants' attitudes, behaviors, and self-efficacy related to critical dialogue, or difficult conversations across difference. The report also summarizes participants' perceived needs, challenges, and opportunities for advancing inclusive, equitable, and
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TEAM MEMBERS: Sunshine Menezes Hollie Smith Kayon Murray-Johnson Hannah Trautmann Mehri Azizi
resource research Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks

The Rural Informal STEM Conference: Final Report

The Rural Informal STEM Conference (RISC), sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and held at its headquarters on September 13–14, 2018, was the first of its kind to bring together key innovators and experts in rural STEM learning outside of school. People who live in rural settings are a frequently overlooked and significantly under-represented STEM audience, who number roughly 60 million Americans. The conference addressed questions about the overall status of informal (out of school) STEM learning in rural places, including the following: How do we define rural places? What
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TEAM MEMBERS: Kate Kastelein Sue Allen Tom Keller Jan Mokros Corrine Kaczmarek Sam Theriault Asia Williams
resource research Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks

Support Systems for Scientists’ Communication and Engagement Workshop IV: Science Engagement Facilitators - Landscaping Overview of U.S. Facilitators of Scientists' Engagement Communities

This is a report from Workshop IV, part of the Support Systems for Scientists' Communication and Engagement workshop series. Workshop IV was held May 2-3, 2018 at the Monterey Bay Aquarium in Monterey, CA. In this study, researchers sought to explore and understand the mechanisms, motivations, and outcome metrics utilized by individuals and organizations that facilitate scientists’ communication with the public. To capture the full range of engagement methods, facilitators from a wide variety of organizations were contacted and interviewed. After contacting 30 leaders the realm of science
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TEAM MEMBERS: Darcy Gentleman Steven Weiner Darlene Cavalier Ira Bennett
resource research Higher Education Programs

Support Systems for Scientists' Communication and Engagement Workshop III: Academic Institutions - Landscape Overview of University Systems and People Supporting Scientists in their Public Engagement Efforts

Scientists (and engineers) wishing to conduct public engagement do so in the context of established disciplinary norms and complex institutional systems that may support or limit their success. This report seeks to convey the known complexity, unique challenges, and opportunities for universities to better support for scientists in their public engagement work. The report is intended to drive discussion towards deeper exploration and development of actionable next steps. This is a report from Workshop III: Academic Institutions, part of the Support Systems for Scientists' Communication and
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TEAM MEMBERS: Julie Risien Roberta Nilson Brooke Smith
resource research Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks

GENIAL: Summit Proceedings Report

This report summarizes the Generating Engagement and New Initiatives for All Latinos (GENIAL) Summit, which was held on June 5–6, 2017, at the Exploratorium in San Francisco, California. With generous support from the National Science Foundation, 91 participants, a mix of practitioners, community leaders, media specialists, government officials, policy professionals, and researchers from across the United States and Puerto Rico attended the Summit.
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TEAM MEMBERS: Isabel Hawkins Veronica Garcia-Luis Amy Oates Liliana Blanco
resource research Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks

GENIAL: Summary of the Summit Proceedings Report (English/Spanish)

With generous support from the National Science Foundation, the Exploratorium held the Generating Engagement and New Initiatives for All Latinos (GENIAL) Summit on June 5–6, 2017, in San Francisco, California. The goals of the GENIAL Summit were to: - Identify needs and opportunities for Latinos in informal science learning (ISL) environments. - Facilitate and strengthen professional relationships. - Identify recommendations, emerging research questions, and actionable insights with an outlook toward the future. - Contribute to a more informed ISL field. A total of 91 participants, a
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TEAM MEMBERS: Isabel Hawkins Veronica Garcia-Luis Amy Oates Liliana Blanco
resource research Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks

GENIAL: Executive Summary and Call to Action (English/Spanish)

With generous support from the National Science Foundation, the Exploratorium held the Generating Engagement and New Initiatives for All Latinos (GENIAL) Summit on June 5–6, 2017, in San Francisco, California. The goals of the GENIAL Summit were to: -Identify needs and opportunities for Latinos in Informal Science Learning (ISL) environments. - Facilitate and strengthen professional relationships. -Identify recommendations, emerging research questions, and actionable insights with an outlook toward the future. -Contribute to a more informed ISL field. A total of 91 participants, a mix
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TEAM MEMBERS: Veronica Garcia-Luis Isabel Hawkins Liliana Blanco Amy Oates