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Public Engagement with Science Graduate Course

Emily Simpson Selected as Center’s Outreach and Social Media Coordinator for 2020-2021

Introducing our Outreach and Social Media Coordinator for 2020-2021, Emily Michelle Bruff Simpson

August 27, 2020July 9, 2021cincinnati scientists, fossils, geology, science communication, science education, Taft Research Center, University of Cincinnati
Public Engagement with Science Graduate Course

“Mission: Grow Cincinnati” Contest Winners

Have you gardened during the COVID-19 shutdown? In the 2020 spring semester, students in the Public Engagement in Science graduate course partnered with the Cincinnati Nature Center to inspire the community to learn about species of plants and animals originally from our region and inspire people to plant these species on their own properties. When COVID-19 led to stay-at-home orders, this took the form of hosting … Continue reading “Mission: Grow Cincinnati” Contest Winners

August 14, 2020July 9, 2021Cincinnati Nature Center, contest, K-12, plant native, Public Engagement with Science Graduate Course
Public Engagement with Science Graduate Course

Genomics Partnership with Cincinnati Children’s, NHGRI, and the Smithsonian

A poster related to genomics and ancestry created by PEWS students in partnership with Cincinnati Children's hospital. Graduate students from the Public Engagement with Science Course partnered with Cincinnati Children's Center for Pediatric Genomics and the National Human Genomic Research Institute (NHGRI) to produce informational panels (posters) for a local exhibit on the human genome. … Continue reading Genomics Partnership with Cincinnati Children’s, NHGRI, and the Smithsonian

May 20, 2020July 9, 2021CCHMC Center for Pediatric Genomics, epigenetics, genetics, genomics, informal science education, NHGRI, race, science education, Smithsonian
Public Engagement with Science Graduate Course

Discover Fossils of Ohio: A Guided Activity Kit

A team of students in the Public Engagement with Science Graduate Course this past semester partnered with the UC Field Station to create a science kit focused on local fossils. The Discover Fossils of Ohio kit contains materials and activities for introducing students to some of Ohio’s major fossil groups, as well as techniques and classification systems that scientists use to study fossils.

May 13, 2020July 9, 2021fossils, informal science education, Public Engagement with Science Graduate Course, science education, UC Field Station
Center Events, Public Engagement with Science Graduate Course

Virtual Discussion About the Science of Psychedelics

Image shows a psychedelic mix of color What do you know about psychedelics? A group from the Public Engagement with Science Graduate Course has partnered with the Mercantile Library to host a discussion of Michael Pollan’s book, How To Change Your Mind. The virtual discussion will take place on May 18th, focusing on the science … Continue reading Virtual Discussion About the Science of Psychedelics

May 6, 2020July 9, 2021informal science education, Mercantile Library, Michael Pollan, psychedelics, psychology
Public Engagement with Science Graduate Course

Poster Contest for the Cincinnati Nature Center!

Promotional poster distributed to local teachers about the Plant Native! competition held by PEWS students and CNC Attention all K-12 students, parents, and teachers! We have an opportunity for students to show off their creative skills and love for plants and the environment! The Cincinnati Nature Center aims to encourage the wider community to “plant … Continue reading Poster Contest for the Cincinnati Nature Center!

April 21, 2020July 9, 2021Cincinnati Nature Center, environment, plant native, science education
Public Engagement with Science Graduate Course

Public Engagement with Science Graduate Course Concludes

Screenshot of the final meeting of the PEWS 2020 course, which met online for the last part of the semester The final meeting for the Public Engagement with Science graduate course just wrapped up. Students from MA and PhD programs in Anthropology, Biology, Geology, Philosophy, Professional Writing, and Sociology explored the theory and practice of … Continue reading Public Engagement with Science Graduate Course Concludes

April 20, 2020July 9, 2021anthropology, biology, CCHMC Center for Pediatric Genomics, Cincinnati Nature Center, geology, Mercantile Library, philosophy, professional writing, UC Field Station
Center Events, Public Engagement with Science Graduate Course

COVID-19 Updates for Center

Image shows a person using hand sanitizer. We want to give everyone a few updates about how the spread of COVID-19 will impact Center activities going forward. Of course, this information is subject to change as time goes on. Workshop: The Workshop on Public Engagement with Science that was previously scheduled for May 13-15 has … Continue reading COVID-19 Updates for Center

March 20, 2020July 9, 2021COVID-19, Public Engagement with Science Graduate Course, SEPOS, workshop
Public Engagement with Science Graduate Course

Community Partners Panel

Brenda Hunda, Amy Hunter, and Curtis Webb, who participated in a community panel during the Public Engagement with Science course this week. Thank you to Brenda Hunda, Amy Hunter, and Curtis Webb for joining the Public Engagement with Science class last week! Brenda talked with us about her work at the Cincinnati Museum Center and … Continue reading Community Partners Panel

February 20, 2020July 9, 2021Cincinnati Museum Center, Cincinnati Project, Mercantile Library, Public Engagement with Science Graduate Course
Public Engagement with Science Graduate Course

Matt Stonecash’s video about Professional Writing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvqxCJfWAjM&feature=youtu.be Professional writing video from Matt Stonecash A few weeks ago students in the Public Engagement with Science class created 5-minute lightening-talk videos explaining their research. The goal was to "rip off the band-aid" and get students out there in a public-facing way. Here is a great example from Matt Stonecash, in which he describes … Continue reading Matt Stonecash’s video about Professional Writing

February 12, 2020July 9, 2021professional writing, Public Engagement with Science Graduate Course

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