Education and Outreach Activities IODP U.S. Implementing Organization (JOI Alliance) & U.S. Science Support Program

Organizational Structure: USIO USIO (JOI Alliance) –Joint Oceanographic Institutions (JOI) –Columbia University (LDEO) –Texas A&M University (TAMU) USSSP –JOI Board of Governors (US Institutions) –US Science Advisory Committee (USSAC) –Joint Oceanographic Institutions (JOI) IODP USIO & USSSP

U.S. IODP E&O Activities: Foundations Plans: Based on the tasks outlined in NSF contracts. Goal: Implement high-quality, broad-based programs based on the scientific themes and discoveries of IODP tailored to the needs and educational philosophy of the U.S. community. USIO: –Primarily focused on riserless drilling vessel shipboard operations and science and shore-based facilities –Coordinated through JOI Alliance Team: JREPORT (Joint Report, Publication, Outreach/Education, Public Relations Team) USSSP: –Primarily focused on IODP postcruise scientific results IODP USIO & USSSP

U.S. IODP E&O Activities: Foundations Recognize IODP-MI is ultimately responsible for outreach/education at the international level. Engage IODP-MI and other IODP educational groups to ensure projects meet the mission of IODP. Work collaboratively on projects and share content to broaden the dissemination of IODP outreach/ education content. – IODP groups – Other science/education professionals – Columbia University and Texas A&M University provide resources to support two educational and research initiatives IODP USIO & USSSP

E&O Definition* Education refers to all content-based activities or products related to IODP science or technology designed for “educational” audiences. Outreach encompasses all activities or products that identify, describe, or promote the international IODP. IODP USIO & USSSP * Definition from February 2004 IODP-MI E&O Workshop

U.S. Riserless Vessel Schedule  Phase 1 1 Jun – 20 Jun 2004Transit 20 Jun – 27 Jun 2004Mobilization 27 Jun – 21 Aug 2004Exp: Juan de Fuca Hydrogeology 21 Aug – 22 Sept 2004 Transit/Costa Rica Hydrogeology 22 Sept – 14 Nov 2004 Exp: North Atlantic Climate 1 14 Nov 2004 – 5 Jan 2005 Exp: Oceanic Core Complex 1 5 Jan – 27 Feb 2005 Exp : Oceanic Core Complex 2 27 Feb – 22 Apr 2005 Exp: North Atlantic Climate 2 22 Apr – 10 May 2005Transit 10 May – 1 Jun 2005Demobilization  Phase 2 June 2005 – June 2006Scientific ocean drilling vessel conversion IODP USIO & USSSP

Education Activities: USIO Facilitate Teacher-at-Sea Program Develop web-based resources for teachers and students –Online drilling vessel and laboratory tours –Science and research briefs –Image library –Expedition-related content (links to data and results) –Scientist highlights Sponsor Historically Black College & University Fellowship –Journalism, public relations, education, science, or science management fields Coordinate hands-on educational programs using laboratories and core repositories at TAMU and LDEO Build relationships with other education groups –Education Associations –Museums and Aquariums –LODOS and ODASES; other programs Seek funding for larger/broader education initiatives, such as –Teacher training, curriculum materials, classroom resources –Museum exhibits IODP USIO & USSSP

Education Activities: USSSP Conduct assessment of ODP education projects Set priorities for IODP activities Education audiences: –Distinguished Lecture Series* –Schlanger Fellowships* –Undergraduate mini-grants* –Trainee program on ship* –Internships* –Teacher resources (posters, CDs)* –Conduct teacher training –Coordinate activities with other marine science institutions General public: –Prepare digested content for general public (publications, web) –Coordinate museum exhibit development with USIO IODP USIO & USSSP * Continued from ODP

Outreach Activities: USIO Media outreach –Arrange press releases, press conferences, lectures about each expedition and topics of interest –Coordinate press activities at scientific meetings –Respond to media requests for information –Coordinate journalist visits (at port or seagoing) –Work with science writers to generate feature articles/programs for the general public (print, radio, TV) Government outreach –Participate in outreach activities with coalitions that support NSF or science (Coalition for National Science Funding, Capitol Hill Oceans Week) –Work with other ocean science groups on strategies to increase government support –Host receptions and exhibits on Capitol Hill –Coordinate scientists’ visits to Congressional offices –Provide tours for local policy makers Riserless vessel events –Tours and VIP events Riserless vessel brochure and other promotional materials IODP USIO & USSSP

Outreach Activities: USSSP Media outreach –Work with other IODP groups to publicize the participation of U.S. scientists on all IODP expeditions and the scientific results of their work –Coordinate related press activities at scientific meetings –Respond to related media requests for information IODP USIO & USSSP

ODP Education: JOI/Science Operator Pilot Teacher-at-Sea Program Web-based resources –Vessel information –Images and QTVR of laboratory facilities –Operations images –Expedition-related content (links to data and results) Use of laboratories and core repositories at TAMU and LDEO for educational programs Relationships with other LDEO and TAMU education initiatives –Teacher training IODP USIO & USSSP

ODP Education: USSSP Greatest Hits and Highlights summary publications Educational CD-ROMs Poster IODP USIO & USSSP * Continued from ODP

ODP Outreach: JOI/Science Operator Media outreach –Write press releases and facilitate press conferences about scientific research related to cruises and specific topics of interest –Respond to media requests for information about cruises –Coordinate journalist visits (at port or seagoing) –Work with science writers to generate feature articles/programs for the general public (print, radio, TV) Government outreach –Provide scientific expertise for receptions and exhibits on Capitol Hill –Provide scientific expertise for visits to Congressional offices –Assist USSSP with providing ship and laboratory tours for local policy makers Riserless vessel events –Assist USSSP with tours and VIP events Review content for riserless vessel brochure IODP USIO & USSSP

ODP Outreach: USSSP Media outreach –Arrange press releases, press conferences, lectures about scientific research related to cruises and specific topics of interest –Coordinate press activities at scientific meetings –Respond to media requests for information about scientists’ activities Government outreach –Participate in outreach activities with coalitions that support NSF or science (Coalition for National Science Funding, Capitol Hill Oceans Week) –Work with other ocean science groups on strategies to increase government support –Host receptions and exhibits on Capitol Hill –Coordinate scientists’ visits to Congressional offices –Coordinate tours for local policy makers Riserless vessel events –Coordinate tours and VIP events Riserless vessel brochure and other promotional materials IODP USIO & USSSP

Planning Strategies Conference on U.S. Participation in IODP (CUSP) June 2002, Washington D.C. – Increase efforts to initiate and foster educational activities, partner with educational agencies/researchers to develop/produce educational materials. – Continue Schlanger fellowships, increase number of fellowships awarded – Continue Distinguished Lecturer Series –Report: U.S.-IODP Education Workshop, May 2003, Narragansett, RI –Developed a vision, mission and goals for education and outreach for U.S.-IODP –Identified education activities and strategies to implement them –Report: IODP USIO & USSSP

Educators in the U.S. IODP Community? Scientists/Educators –University faculty, K-12 teachers –Formal and informal Staff at JOI Staff at JOI Alliance Agency personnel IODP USIO & USSSP

Who are the Target Audiences? Graduate students Undergraduates –Geoscience majors –Non-science majors –Future teachers Informal/public education K-12 students and teachers –K-8th grades –9-12th grades IODP USIO & USSSP