Moving beyond lectures and lab tours in public outreach Dan Weaver.

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Moving beyond lectures and lab tours in public outreach Dan Weaver

I will… Discuss The Science Chase at U of T Possible adaptations Other ideas for Science Rendezvous

The Science UofT Active engagement SC: fun side of SR spectrum Problem-solving Exploration of science ideas Story-driven adventure Competitive! Audience Began for late high school  adults Demand pushed for elementary-level event

Science U of T

Science Chase Development Small, creative teams Divided by event (Kids and Adults) Balance of disciplines Mix of 1 st  4 th year undergraduates and graduate students. Teams connected with faculty, staff and researchers. Valuable experience for volunteers Secrecy… (builds motivation across SR)

Thinking Tailoring to different audiences Elementary, Secondary, Undergraduate, Casual Public One-off puzzel stations, explanations Bringing SC event into direct contact with research labs Outside of Science Rendezvous’ main event Teachers’ materials & fostering connections with educators. Connecting with disadvantaged communities Connecting with Social Media Strategies and Marketing Blogs, Tweeting, Facebook Exec committee got mysterious s, could adapt this. Ahead

Questions?