Science Olympiad Goal: to encourage students to think science and engineering problems and develop their passion for science through having fun and participating in competitions Time Commitment: 1-2 hours one afternoon/week from 3:30-5:30pm (depending on volunteers) Age Range of Participants: 2-5th Contact Information: If interested in participating in the Science Olympiad at Ann Arbor Christian School, contact Ben Klepser (bklepser@gmail.com). For other participating schools and information about events visit www.soinc.org RELATE Goal: I am talking about a program, but also advocating for a type of outreach that exists beyond the program. Specifically, the RELATE program is a summer workshop that meets once a week for 8 weeks, during which time you develop a presentation to be recorded/posted to youtube and then participate in a public talk about a science topic (typically some version of what you or your field is about). There are a variety of different venues that you can choose for this public talk, and several (Science by the Pint, Nerd Nite) are ongoing events that occur outside of the RELATE program. Many participants in RELATE continue to be involved and have the opportunity to present at any or all of these venues. Since the workshop occurs only in the summer, I will focus mainly on the public presentation events and encourage involvement in the RELATE community, then briefly promote the workshop that happens in the summer. Time Commitment: 8 sessions, 2 hrs each, in the summer, followed by participation in at least one public outreach event of your choice. Age Range of Participants: Candidate level graduate students can apply for the program, but outreach events include all ages, depending on the event. Contact Information: https://sites.google.com/a/umich.edu/relate3/home relate.coordinators@umich.edu Huron Valley Chapter of the ACS Goal: The section activities seek the encouragement and advancement of chemistry in all its branches, the increase and diffusion of chemical knowledge, the promotion of scientific interests and inquiry, and the stimulation of the professional interest and promotion of the well-being of its members. This is done through hosting seminars, as well as events around the Washtenaw County to put on chemistry demos for elementary, middle, and high school students (and their parents) to excite them about science! Time Commitment: ~2-3 hours on a weekend, very flexible with commitment Age Range of Participants: All ages! Contact Information: http://huronvalley.sites.acs.org/ (this is the ACS Huron Valley chapter website) http://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/membership-and-networks/ls.html ACS Science Coach Goal: to share your expertise and enthusiasm for science with elementary, middle, or high school teacher and their students over the course of one school year. Time Commitment: Meet with teacher at least 6 times/year, fill out application *Due date for application is 10/30/14— you need to partner with a teacher for this* You can either work behind the scenes to help plan lessons, or you can go into the school to mentor students. It’s really up to you and the teacher to decide what works best for you both. Age Range of Participants: elementary to high school Contact Information: http://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/education/outreach/science-coaches.html FEMMES Goal: To engage middle-school girls in STEM fields through after school activities and a Saturday Capstone Science Day at UM Time Commitment: Minimal, as many events as desired. We have 3 after-school events (2-3 hr/per event) this semester and one all-day Saturday event. Next semester will be equivalent Age Range of Participants: Volunteers are graduate students, undergraduates, post-docs, and a few professors at the all- day event. Participants are middle school age, from 4th-7th grade. Contact Information: http://femmes.studentorgs.umich.edu/; Detroit Museums Goal: The Michigan Science Center (MiSci) is a unique, fun and dynamic hands-on museum, offering programs that inspire children and their families to discover, explore and appreciate science, technology and math in a fun, dynamic learning environment. Through an interactive approach to science with engaging, hands-on exhibits, shows and activities, MiSci strives to help launch the next generation of Michigan’s engineers, scientists and innovators, and significantly impact the cultural and economic renewal of Detroit and Michigan. As a volunteer, you lead demonstrations and help with hands on activities at MiSci and at other events within the community they sponsor. Time Commitment: 8hrs/month Age Range of Participants: 3-99+, children of all ages plus their adult supervision Contact Information: http://www.mi-sci.org/support/volunteer/ Call 313.577.8400, Option 453, or e-mail volunteers@mi-sci.org |
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