Polar Attraction: Linking Polar Science With Education and Outreach
Special Session at the AGU Fall Meeting 2003
8-12 December 2003
Moscone Center West
San Francisco, California
For more information see: http://www.agu.org/meetings/fm03/
Deadline for electronic online abstract submissions:
4 September 2003, 1400 UT
Polar researchers, educators, journalists, and curators are invited to
submit abstracts to a special session:
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Polar Attraction: Linking Polar Science With Education and Outreach
The extreme environments of the Arctic and Antarctic fascinate the
public and scientists alike. This session explores the potential of
using polar research to engage people in understanding science and to
address science education needs. Approaches range from real-time data
telemetered from the field to study of the classic polar expeditions
such as Nansen. Presentations focus on how to produce effective programs
that engage different audiences (K-12, undergraduate majors/nonmajors,
general public) and analyze outcomes and lessons learned from various
approaches. Venues and methods include curriculum materials,
exhibitions, teacher training, and writing for the general public.
Conveners:
Stephanie L Pfirman, Barnard College, Columbia University, Environmental
Science Department 3009 Broadway , New York, NY 10027 USA, Tel:
212-854-5120, Fax: 212-854-5760, email: spfirman [at] barnard.columbia.edu
Robin Elizabeth Bell, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, Palisades, NY
10964 USA, Tel: 845-365-8827, Fax: 845-365-8179, email:
robinb [at] ldeo.columbia.edu
For more information see: http://www.agu.org/meetings/fm03/
Deadlines
28 August 2003: deadline for abstract submissions by postal or express
mail.
4 September 2003, 1400 UT: deadline for electronic online abstract
submissions.
5 November 2003: deadline for preregistration and housing.