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Chemistry for Everyone
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Communicating Science to the Public through a University–Museum Partnership
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Amy C. Payne, Wendy A. deProphetis, and Arthur B. Ellis,
Department of Chemistry, University of Wisconsin–Madison, Madison, WI 53706
Thomas G. Derenne
Discovery World Museum, Milwaukee, WI 53223
Greta M. Zenner and Wendy C. Crone
Department of Engineering Physics, University of Wisconsin–Madison, Madison, WI 53706
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May 2005
Vol. 82 No. 5
p. 743
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An innovative National Science Foundation-supported program at the University of Wisconsin–Madison called Internships in Public Science Education (IPSE) enables graduate and undergraduate interns to communicate science concepts to pre-college and museum audiences through a university–museum collaboration. Interns work with researchers from the UW Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC), science museum personnel from Discovery World in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and local K–12 educators to expand their knowledge of advanced materials and nanotechnology while developing exciting grade-appropriate activities for classroom and museum settings. Activities range from answering the question, “What is the nanoscale?” to investigating the societal implications of nanotechnology and the structure–property relationships of carbon allotropes. These activities use cutting-edge examples to explain basic science concepts. The programÕs impact on various stakeholders has been assessed and is discussed. The program serves as a model for other colleges and universities interested in communicating cutting-edge research to the public.
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Internships in Public Science Education program materials are available. These include: descriptions of the Lead Team and the recruiting process; an example program application; interview questions; fall and spring syllabi from year two; pre- and post-participation assessment survey instruments; and a full-length version of the How Small Are Nanotubes? activity.
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Payne, Amy C.; deProphetis, Wendy A.; Ellis, Arthur B.; Derenne, Thomas G.; Zenner, Greta M.; Crone, Wendy C. J. Chem. Educ. 2005 82 743.
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Demonstrations; Inquiry-Based / Discovery Method; Interdisciplinary / Multidisciplinary; Nanotechnology; Outreach; Public Understanding
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