1. Future evolution of LHO EPO
Fred Raab,
LIGO Hanford Observatory

2. Top priority activities recommended by Local Educator Network
Bring public out to “touch and see” science in the making
Help schools with teacher training, internships and school tours
Help us integrate science research into science teaching
Help the public to value the richness of science
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3. LIGO Public Outreach Last Year
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4. Projecting future growth from actual experience…
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5. Interactive Exhibits at the Site
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6. Professional development: WSU-TC T&L 523, The Nature of Science
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7. Consolidating nearly a decade of partnership building…
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8. Public Science Programs
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9. Student/Family Science Programs
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10. Math Science Partnership: Professional Development
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11. I2U2: Distance Learning…
Fermilab
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12. LS-AMP: Promotion of Diversity
University of
Washington
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13. Raab: Future Evolution of LHO EPO
Timeline
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Now
Contract design
Ground breaking
AdLIGO demolition
Grand opening
Proposal
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