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CIRES and NOAA: CIRES and NOAA: Partners in Education and OutreachPartners in Education and Outreach
Suzanne van Drunick and Susan BuhrCIRES (Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences)
University of Colorado, Boulder
http://cires.colorado.edu/~k12
OverviewOverview
What are CIRES’ strengths? How does NOAA benefit
through existing activities? How could NOAA benefit from
a strengthened education outreach partnership?
CIRES: NOAA/University of Colorado Research Institute
Oldest (40 yrs) Largest (550+) 6 div. 5+1 centers, EO, WWA, Data Mgmt, Inst. Shop, VF, IRP, GRA
Broad research scope Antarctica, Arctic, Greenland, glaciology, ice sheets global change, climate/weather, El Niño, ozone atmospheric dynamics & chemistry natural hazards - earthquakes, tsunamis ecology river soils, wetlands, ocean Geology remote sensing water quality, water resources science policy, technology policy
Scope of CIRES Education Outreach
Collaborate with CIRES researchers to extend expertise to meet education needs (CO, nationally).
*Rigorous attention to science & inquiry-based teaching
CIRES EDUCATION OUTREACH ACTIVITIES
-Professional development K-12 teachers & scientists-Support scientists proposal preparation & presentations-Videographer, Evaluation Services-Long-term partnerships with school districts-Informal education -Develop teaching materials-Projects: Classroom use of geoscience data, &
developing digital resources-Respond to community requests for mentors, speakers,
science support, info., photos, panelists, etc.-Events: hosted NOSB, Ice Fest
Earthworks A 10-year project of CIRES Outreach
Free 7-day workshop for secondary-science teachers.
Design and conduct an earth science study with help of scientists.
Topics of K-12 relevance with feasible technology.
Teachers learn through doing inquiry-based science (novel).
Many teach disadvantaged students in urban envt., English language learners, special ed., etc.
Provides a like-minded community for teachers who excel; supportive.
Earthworks teachers and scientist engaged in water
resources research.
The National OceanSciences Bowl (NOSB®)
• CO competition 1 of the largest of 25 sites• NOAA scientists volunteer• Several states (CO, UT, WY, KS)• CORE and CIRES base funding • 114 students + coaches in 2007 • CO teams have finished 2nd, 3rd and 5th nationally
CO team wins second place at Nationals
ReSciPE: Resources for Scientists
in Partnership with Education Professional development program for scientists to meet requirements by funding agencies to demonstrate ‘broader impacts’ of research.
Scientists & Educators bring scientific research to the K-16 classroom. 15 workshops for 360 scientists on “Scientific Inquiry in the Classroom”(Inquiry teaching & learning; national standards for inquiry-based K-12 science education, hands-on examples for classrooms ) 2 workshops at NOAA, NOAA personnel at others Results: - Statistically significant gains in knowledge of inquiry & belief in its effectiveness - Data on scientists’ needs, activities, barriers & rewards
Math, Engineering, Science Achievement
(MESA)
After school program for students under-represented in science.
NASA funded project to build instrument for Solar Dynamics satellite mission.
NOAA Space Envt Center (SEC) collaborates & NOAA scientists contribute.
Students study ionosphere activity related to solar weather, build antenna, contribute data to SOLAR project at Stanford.
*CO MESA award of recognition Gains in English, science, math, computer
skills and attendance
“How can I be a scientist like you?” Question asked of Dr. Araujo-Pradere, CIRES/NOAA SEC
Current Societal Issues Outreach: NOAA projects or benefit
Coral Reef Stakeholder workshops Drought Information Services CORE/NOAA + CIRES support of NOSB International Polar Year Teaching Controversial Subjects-
Climate Climate Literacy workshops-NOAA and
NSF Space Weather-NASA and NOAA
Other CIRES Activities
CIRES technology transfer, environmental studies program, faculty teaching
CIRES Center for Science and Technology Policy Research Center (CSTPR):
Decision makers and students CIRES/NOAA Western Water
Assessment: Resource managers
CSTPR OUTREACHCSTPR communicates its research to decision makers through: a dynamic, widely-read science policy weblog, a bi-monthly briefing about current activities, a quarterly newsletter; and workshops & lectures at CU-Boulder and beyond.
CSTPR BRIEFING (2006)
Email briefing about CSTPR science policy work. Examples of recent Prometheus entries and publications. Distributed to over 3,400 science and technology policy decision makers in Washington, D.C., and around the world.Also posted on the Center’s website: http://sciencepolicy.colorado.edu/outreach/cstpr_briefings.html
CSTPR Science Policy Weblog - Prometheus
Forum for science policy community and public for news and commentary. Cited as one of the top 50 science blogs by Nature and an example of an “excellent, informative” blog by Science.
CSTPR NEWSLETTER - OgmiusEach issue features an opinion by leading voice(s) in the science and technology policy field on important issues. Currently 195 subscribers. Available online: http://sciencepolicy.colorado.edu/ogmius/
Prometheus is ranked in the top .02% of all weblogs by Technorati, one of the most recognized authorities on weblogs. http://sciencepolicy.colorado.edu/prometheus
The Western Water Assessment: Selected Outreach Activities
Paleo Climate Workshops for Water Managers
Climate Presentations to Stakeholder Groups
- Provides updated climate and hydrologic information to managers, planners, and policy makers with water-related interests. - Featured information: temp and precip outlooks, reservoir levels, water availability, ENSO status, etc. + 2 articles on new research or climate products- Issued monthly via email listserv to more than 275 stakeholders
The Intermountain West Climate Summary
- Provide water managers w/info. about how tree-ring data and streamflow reconstructions are generated, and how to incorporate such info. into water management modeling and planning. - 2005: Tucson 2006: Alamosa, Boulder, Tucson 2007: Boulder, CO
-Testimony - U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Water and Power, Impact of Climate Change on U.S. Water Resources, June 2007, Washington D.C- Water Challenges on the Colorado River: San Francisco Public Utilities Water Utility Climate Change Summit, January 2007, San Francisco, CA- Climate Change and Water Management, US Conference of Mayors, June 2006, Las Vegas, NV http://wwa.colorado.edu
CIRES Outreach Funding by Category FY2006 $758K
($K)
$282
$55
$49
$372
Base
NOAA Benefit,non NOAA $
NOAA Direct
Other sponsored
Benefits to NOAA
Agile, interdisciplinary response Expertise in air, water, oceans,
climate (most PhDs NOAA disciplines) Broad skill set (evaluation, comm.,
educ., digital resource development, videography)
Success in scientist engagement Success (10-yrs) in professional
development Networks-local, regional, national Experience communicating
sensitive societal issues
Award-winning Earthworks teachers use
lichens to study air quality
Toward a stronger outreach partnership
Best if NOAA scientists perceive engagement as part of the job Provide support for NOAA scientists Earthworks, NOSB, Inquiry workshops, MESA modules Collaborate with NOAA Outreach personnel Provide professional development for scientists (presentations,
education) Provide networks and contacts Videographer and evaluation support
Conclusion CIRES involves NOAA
scientists in outreach now
CIRES has broad expertise and skills
Through CI, can move with agility and flexibility
CIRES Outreach looks forward to next steps-how to proceed?
“I learned how to think differently about my area of expertise…I gained many skills-public speaking, teaching, interpersonal-all worthwhile for many occupations” [Graduate student on the benefits of outreach]
“I enjoyed talking with school kids and teachers about science-it made my occupation seem more relevant” [Researcher]