Forum on the Future of Science Outreach

in the Second Century of the Wisconsin Idea

Forum Schedule

September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30;

October 7, 14, 21, 28;

November 4, 11, 25;

December 2, 9, 16

Click on date to jump down to listing. Presentations which have already transpired are still on this page, they are found at the bottom, and have added links to audio or video files for those of you who missed them.

September 2

David Nelson

Professor of Biochemistry and Director of the Center for Biology Education

Welcome to the Challenge

Peyton Smith

Assistant Vice Chancellor

The 2004 Baldwin Endowment Wisconsin Idea Grants 

Link to Baldwin Grants Home Page

September 9

Deborah Blum

Professor of Journalism and Mass Communication

The Best Science Talk Ever!!! Journalists, Scientists and Hyping the Story

Audio Clip from Deborah Blum's remarks

80 second ".aiff" file, 3.3mb

September 16

Bassam Shakhashiri

William T. Evjue Distinguished Professor for the Wisconsin Idea

(More on the Wisconsin Idea)

The Importance of Science Literacy

September 23

John Moore

Professor of Chemistry, Director of the Institute for Chemical Education

The Journal of Chemical Education.

See the slides,(combined slides, 11.3 mb)

hear the audio (Moore audio only, 91mb)

Diane Nutbrown

Outreach Programs of the Institute for Chemical Education

See the slides,(combined slides, 11.3 mb)

hear the audio (Nutbrown audio 40.9 mb)

September 30

Wendy Crone

Assistant Professor of Engineering Physics, Director of the Interdisciplinary Education Group of the Materials Research Science and Engineering Center.

Nanotechnology and the Public

Audio (.aiff) file of Wendy Crone's presentation (63mb)

(This 47 minute ".aif" file can be burned on a CD and listened to with any audio player. It should stream for you if you have the quicktime plug-in. See http://www.apple.com/quicktime for free plug-in for Windows or Mac.)

Slides for Wendy Crone's presentation are at http://mrsec.wisc.edu/Edetc/SlideShow/index.html

Click on "Science Alliance - Forum on the Future of Science Outreach" under the events list and use the small arrows in the upper right hand corner to navigate through the presentation.

October 7

Julie Miller

(Click Julie's name for her Bio)

Editor, Science News (and UW-Madison alumna)

How to talk to a reporter--A perspective on the workings of science journalism

October 14

Group Discussion

Physical Molecular Models for Proteins and Nucleic Acids - tools for teaching and research

• How are these models contributing to undergraduate learning?
• How have they been used successfully in outreach to teachers, K-12 students and the public?
• How can they contribute to your research efforts?

Learn more about how to produce and use the models.  Join the discussion about how to bring the technology for creating them to our campus and brainstorm about ways to use them for education and research.

Visit the Center for BioMolecular Modeling website (Milwaukee School of Engineering) for more information about the use of these molecular models as tools for research and teaching.

October 21

Group Discussion (Continued from previous week)

Physical Molecular Models for Proteins and Nucleic Acids - tools for teaching and research

• How are these models contributing to undergraduate learning?
• How have they been used successfully in outreach to teachers, K-12 students and the public?
• How can they contribute to your research efforts?

Learn more about how to produce and use the models.  Join the discussion about how to bring the technology for creating them to our campus and brainstorm about ways to use them for education and research.

Visit the Center for BioMolecular Modeling website (Milwaukee School of Engineering) for more information about the use of these molecular models as tools for research and teaching.

October 28

Group Discussion

Creating an "urban ecology" network.

(2 sessions ­ see also November 4)

The UW-Madison's natural areas -­ including the Campus Natural Areas and Arboretum are outstanding resources for teaching, research and outreach. This session and the one on November 4 have been organized with the aim of promoting discussion about the formation of a network among the groups and individuals using these areas. Session 1 will include an overview and brief presentations on:

• Campus natural resource areas
• Ways they are being used in community research, education and outreach
• Perspectives across the disciplines ­ science and the humanities
• Identifying breakout discussion topics for Session 2

Audio (“.aiff”) file of most of session; 39.4 mb; approximately 54 minutes. If burned on a CD, should play on your CD player

Similar audio file of William Cronon's remarks; 5.4 mb; 8.3 minutes; cut off at end.

Tom Sinclair/Nelson Institute Video, University Wild: The Campus Natural Areas of the University of Wisconsin-Madison;

Streaming MP4 (View with browser plug-in; 136.9 mb)

Streaming Quicktime (View with browser plug-in; 49mb)

News release about the video. Awards won by video.

Download Quicktime player free for Windows or Mac

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November 4

Group Discussion

Urban Ecology Continued

Molly Fifield Murray

Session 2 will build upon the background information and ideas generated the previous week. Possible discussion topics include:

• Learning more about how the UW's natural areas are being used
• Developing opportunities for networking and coordinating efforts
• Exploring options for funding

November 11

Terry Devitt

Science Editor,UW-Madison's Office University Relations, Project coordinator for The Why Files and Free lance science writer

Terry Devitt's powerpoint (.ppt file; 92k)

Terry Devitt's audio (.aif file; 45.9 mb)

Terry Devitt's video (.mp4 file; 262 mb; Quicktime Player can handle; download entire file to view)

 

Rachael Bower

Co-director, Internet Scout

Rachael Bower powerpoint (.ppt file; 3.1 mb)

Audio of Rachael Bower's remarks (.aiff file; 31.8 mb)

Video of Rachael Bower's remarks (.mp4 file; 203.4 mb; Quicktime Player can handle; you download the entire file first)

 

November 25

Arlen Leholm

Dean and Director of Cooperative Extension at the University of Wisconsin-Extension

Video of Arlen Leholm's remarks

Audio of Arlen Leholm's remarks

Daryl Lund

Executive Director of the North Central Agricultural Experiment Station Directors.

Video of Daryl Lund's remarks

Audio of Daryl Lund's remarks

 

Audio or Video of excellent discussion on outreach future.

(Note: The audio files are ".aif" files, the type found on audio cd's, so if you burn them on a cd, you could listen in your car...)

 

December 2

Morton Anne Gernsbacher

Professor, Psychology

What our Community Needs to Know about Behavioral Science Research: Examples from Parents of Autistic Children

To download and view a 541 mb “.mp4” video of Prof. Gernsbacher's presentation and discussion, click on the link. This presentation had extended discussion and comments from the group. Or you could opt for the 275 mb “.aif” file which can be burned on to a compact disk to listen to in your car or walkman. The powerpoint of Morton Ann Gernsbacher's presentation is also available.

 

December 9

David Weerts

Building a 2-Way Street:  Leading the Engaged University of the 21st Century"

 

Drawing on case study data from three institutions, David discussed how faculty, staff, and executives at land grant universities characterize and articulate their commitment to outreach and engagement, and how external stakeholders validate and make sense of this commitment.  His presentation challenged participants to envision a 21st century model of outreach that draws on strengths of community partners.

 

To download and view an 1008 mb “.mp4” video of David Weerts' presentation and discussion, click on the link. This presentation had very good discussion and comments from the group. Or you could opt for the 274 mb “.aif” file which can be burned on to a compact disk to listen to in your car or walkman. You can click here for David Weerts' powerpoint (584 kb).  

File last updated: December 11, 2007

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