Science Outreach A Skill-Builder for Undergraduates Jacob Robertson & Zak Noel SPS SOCK Interns Mentored by Brad Conrad jrobertson15@my.apsu.edu
SCIENCE OUTREACH CATALYST KIT 2
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Why is science outreach good for the public? 4
Why is science outreach good for students? 4
...to help students transform themselves into contributing members of the professional community... -SPS Mission Statement 5
Improve Interpersonal Skills Luis Royo 6
• Develop verbal and non-verbal communication skills • Practice problem-solving and decision making skills Luis Royo 6
Further Own Understanding Luis Royo 7
• Careful forethought and consideration of fundamental principles • Challenging questions are asked Luis Royo 7
Create Community Relationships Dominic Critchlow 8
• Makes science a community asset • Investment in a scientist's career Dominic Critchlow 8
How does SPS facilitate science outreach skill-building? 9
ONLINE RESOURCES NEW SOCK SOCK 3-5 demonstrations 1+ demonstration 20 demonstrations 20-25 chapters served 100 chapters served all 812 chapters served $80 per box $20 per box $5 - $20 per demo 10
Astronomy Acoustics Optics General Mechanics Electricity & Physics Magnetism Ferrofluids Eclipse Straw Borate Density Variable Index Model Oboe Glass Column of Refraction Composition of Egg Polarization of Cell Phone the Universe Drop Light Charger Fabric of the Homopolar Egg The Speed of Universe Motor Crusher Light Fabric of the Reflection Eddy Currents Universe 2 & Refraction Pinhole Light Projector Fountain Hair Diffraction 11
Instruction Video Document Categorized 12
spsnational.org/outreach Thank you Brad Conrad James Merrick Kerry Kidwell-Slak Tracy Schwab Gary White Zakary Noel Donna Hammer
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