Moving beyond lectures and lab tours in public outreach

Dan Weaver

I will…Discuss The Science Chase at U of TPossible adaptationsOther ideas for Science Rendezvous

The Science Chase @ UofTActive engagement

SC: fun side of SR spectrum

Problem-solvingExploration of science

ideasStory-driven adventureCompetitive!

AudienceBegan for late high

school adultsDemand pushed for

elementary-level event

Science Chase DevelopmentSmall, creative teamsDivided by event (Kids and Adults)Balance of disciplines Mix of 1st 4th year

undergraduates and graduate students.Teams connected with faculty, staff

and researchers. Valuable experience for

volunteersSecrecy… (builds motivation

across SR)

Thinking

Tailoring to different audiencesElementary, Secondary, Undergraduate, Casual Public

One-off puzzel stations, explanationsBringing SC event into direct contact with research labsOutside of Science Rendezvous’ main event

Teachers’ materials & fostering connections with educators.

Connecting with disadvantaged communitiesConnecting with Social Media Strategies and Marketing

Blogs, Tweeting, FacebookExec committee got mysterious emails, could adapt this.

Ahead