HR: 15:25h
AN: ED32D-08    [PDF]
TI: An Overview of Education Outreach From the Graduate School of Oceanography at the University of Rhode Island
AU: * Scowcroft, G A
EM: gailscow@gso.uri.edu
AF: Graduate School of Oceanography, University of Rhode Island, South Ferry Rd., Narragansett, RI 02882 United States
AB: The Office of Marine Programs (OMP) at the University of Rhode Island Graduate School of Oceanography (GSO) is a national leader in ocean science education and outreach. Current and planned efforts target grades K-16 and a variety of public audiences. Funding from a host of federal agencies, foundations, and industry has allowed OMP to serve as a bridge between its audiences and GSO scientists and graduate students for over 25 years. From museum exhibits to scientist /educator partnerships and interactive educational Internet sites, OMP projects cover a wide range of activities. Successes and lessons learned will be discussed, in particular with regard to engaging the scientific community in education and outreach. Implications for the impact on science education will be highlighted.
UR: http://omp.gso.uri.edu
DE: 4200 OCEANOGRAPHY: GENERAL
DE: 6605 Education
SC: Education and Human Resources [ED]
MN: 2003 Fall Meeting