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The Science Communication Fellows program is for faculty, post-docs, PhD, and graduate students who are interested in sharing their research with the general public.
The U-M Museum of Natural History uses the NSF-supported Portal to the Public guiding framework to bring scientists and public audiences together in face-to-face interactions that promote appreciation and understanding of current scientific research.
Due to COVID-19 limitations, this program has gone virtual for the 2020-21 school year. Details are listed below.
Fellows accepted into the program will participate in a series of five free professional development Zoom workshops, presented by museum and RELATE staff, focused on building the skills to effectively engage public audiences. During this process and with guidance from museum staff, Fellows will develop meaningful, inquiry-based, interactive presentations that showcase their research.
- January 25, 2021, 4-6 PM – How people learn
- February 1, 2021, 4-6 PM – Facilitation strategies
- February 8, 2021, 4-6 PM – RELATE boot camp: Presentation skills
- February 15, 2021, 4-6:30 PM – Brainstorming session I (choose one)
- February 22, 2021, 4-6:30 PM – Brainstorming session II
- March 1, 2021, 4-6:30 PM - Prototyping your activity/presentation I (choose one)
- March 8, 2021, 4-6:30 PM – Prototyping your activity/presentation II
Science Communication Fellows are invited to share their presentations with K-12 students and/or the public through at least one of the following mechanisms:
- Virtual live Meet a Scientist event(s), dates TBD
- Expert Expo - recorded video segments for the museum’s 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
- 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!
The Science Communication Fellows application cycle for the 2021 winter-spring semester is now closed.
For more information contact Alicia Comer, lisha@umich.edu .
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