2022 Early Hearing Detection & Intervention Virtual Conference

March 13 - 15, 2022

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5/21/2019 | 11:45 AM - 12:00 PM | PUBLIC EXHIBITS HIGHLIGHT IMPORTANCE AND COOL FACTOR OF ALGAE: GETTING BEYOND THE PERCEPTION OF GREEN GOOP | 254 B

PUBLIC EXHIBITS HIGHLIGHT IMPORTANCE AND COOL FACTOR OF ALGAE: GETTING BEYOND THE PERCEPTION OF GREEN GOOP

Public engagement for scientific researchers often consists of presentations where the researcher is available to the audience (e.g., lectures, science fairs, classroom visits). We propose that exhibits can also effectively engage large audiences in scientific research topics. Public parks and museums are two examples of informal science education (ISE) institutions that are broadly accessible to the general public. These venues provide opportunities for large numbers of people to learn about science in a social environment. We present two examples of collaborations between research scientists and ISE institutions to inform the general public about the importance of algae. In each example, a small exhibit that reached thousands was paired with intimate talks between research scientists and small audiences. The public exhibits provide a valuable tool to share current research with the general public on a much larger scale than could be accomplished through traditional outreach activities. Although visitors did not have direct access to an individual scientist, they did receive insights into ongoing science questions--and the methods and laboratories dedicated to answering them -- along with an introduction to scientists from local institutions.

Education
Algae
Conservation

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Rebecca Bixby (), University of New Mexico, bbixby@unm.edu;