Partnering with the Exhibit Museum of Natural History to meet Broader Impacts (Criterion 2) Requirements
Ruthven Museums Building
Communicating Research Communicating current science, especially U-M and LSA science research, is a priority for the Exhibit Museum
What we have to offer Exhibits Educational outreach programs Planetarium Audience Venue Ideas and connections
Exhibit development Consultation Concepts Content development Fabrication Display Web-based possibilities Evaluation
Examples Traditional natural history displays with cutting edge research Use of new technologies
Examples Computer kiosk designed for small group use
Examples Computer-generated graphic displays Making science relevant to people’s lives Student collaboration
Example: Particle Physics exhibit Developed with Assistant Professor Aaron Pierce, Department of Physics, for his NSF CAREER project
Complex ideas made accessible Friendly graphics and simple language
Giving science a friendly face
Educational outreach program development Curriculum design Informal education approaches Wide variety of formats, settings, audiences Student participation Evaluation
Planetarium Create a new program Reach a variety of audiences New 3-D digital video technology permits many more possibilities
Audiences Attendance: 85,000+ School groups: ~20,000 University classes General public Community groups Underserved audiences Shapiro Science Library partnership Public library partnership At the museum, off-site, or in your lab
Venue Performances Installations Displays Events
Ideas and connections Every project will be unique We can help find the right match between your research and an audience
How to work with us Time Ideally, contact us at least 2 months before your deadline, and before your budget is submitted Money We’ll help you identify the costs for your outreach activities
Exhibit Museum of Natural History Contact us: Amy Harris, Museum Director Kira Berman, Director of Education John Klausmeyer, Senior Exhibit Preparator