HR: 15:25h
AN: ED13F-08    [Abstracts]
TI: Integrating Research and Education at the National Center for Atmospheric Research at the Interface of Formal and Informal Education
AU: * Johnson, R
EM: rmjohnsn@ucar.edu
AF: Office of Education and Outreach University Corporation for Atmosperhic Research, PO Box 3000, Boulder, CO 80307
AU: Foster, S
EM: susanf@ucar.edu
AF: Office of Education and Outreach University Corporation for Atmosperhic Research, PO Box 3000, Boulder, CO 80307
AB: The National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder, Colorado, is a leading institution in scientific research, education and service associated with exploring and understanding our atmosphere and its interactions with the Sun, the oceans, the biosphere, and human society. NCAR draws thousands of public and scientific visitors from around the world to its Mesa Laboratory facility annually for educational as well as research purposes. Public visitors include adult visitors, clubs, and families on an informal visit to NCAR and its exhibits, as well as classroom and summer camp groups. Additionally, NCAR provides extensive computational and visualization services, which can be used not only for scientific, but also public informational purposes. As such, NCAR's audience provides an opportunity to address both formal and informal education through the programs that we offer. The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) Office of Education and Outreach works with NCAR to develop and implement a highly-integrated strategy for reaching both formal and informal audiences through programs that range from events and exhibits to professional development (for scientists and educators) and bilingual distance learning. The hallmarks of our program include close collaboration with scientists, multi-purposing resources where appropriate for maximum efficiency, and a commitment to engage populations historically underrepresented in science in the geosciences.
UR: http://www.ncar.ucar.edu/eo
DE: 0805 Elementary and secondary education
DE: 0810 Post-secondary education
DE: 0815 Informal education
DE: 0820 Curriculum and laboratory design
DE: 0830 Teacher training
SC: Education and Human Resources [ED]
MN: Fall Meeting 2005