Climate-Induced Art: Communicating Climate Change Science Through Artistic Media Amanda Ziegler OCN 750 Project

The Inspiration

Goals 1.Teaching – Future faculty? – Other employment options – Educate the next generation of scientists 2.Science communication – Make climate change science accessible – Present science in creative ways – Inspire! 3.Outreach – Involve community – Expand impact of science and related research

Step 1: The Plan Develop climate change themed art projects for children grades 4-8 Create basic climate change science materials to accompany art projects Communicate my own research through Antarctic photography book and photos I work with

Step 2: Attend Outreach Event STEM event at Leilehua High School for families Climate change mosaic, wind turbine pinwheels Information and art at booth

Step 3: Evaluate and Improve Format difficult to maintain attention Students knew very little about climate change Excited about Antarctic photos and learning what the animals were Practice! Manoa Experience

Future? Incorporate what I learned into my teaching and outreach Broader impacts ideas Improved science communication skills and gained outreach experience Keeping employment options open