Science Communication Fellows

• September 28, 2020, 4-6 PM* – How people learn

• October 5, 2020, 4-6 PM – Facilitation strategies

• October 12, 2020, 4-6 PM – RELATE boot camp: Presentation skills

• October 19, 2020, 4-6 PM – Brainstorming session OR

• October 26, 2020, 4-6 PM – Brainstorming session (choose one)

• November 2, 2020, 4-6 PM - Prototyping your activity/presentation OR

• November 9, 2020, 4-6 PM – Prototyping your activity/presentation (choose one)

* If you are unable to attend this workshop because of Yom Kippur, please notify us and we will be happy to schedule a make-up.

Science Communication Fellows are asked to share the activities they develop with K-12 students and/or the public through at least one of the following mechanisms:

• Virtual live Meet a Scientist event(s) for middle and/or high school students or the general public. Dates TBD.
  
  
• Expert Expo - recorded video segments for the museum’s Museum@Home Expert Expo web portal.
  
  
• Live at the museum (pending museum re-opening and easing of COVID restrictions)
  
  
  • Scientist Spotlight – table top activity on the museum floor during regular operating hours (with social distancing measures in place)
    
    
  • As a Scientist in the Forum presentation in the museum’s Science Forum during weekend operating hours (with social distancing measures in place)

• Museum Science Communication Fellow certificate for reference in a C.V., commending commitment to science communication and public engagement.

• Opportunities to network with other scientists and researchers committed to public engagement as well as with education professionals.

• Complimentary Museum membership. As a Museum member, you’re entitled to:  Free admission to more than 300 museums and science centers around the world, free Planetarium passes, a 20% discount in the Museum Store, invitations to members-only events and exhibition openings, and more!