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Museum of Science Awarded Grant by NOAA for Citizen Science, Civics, and Resilient Communities Project; partnering with ASU, Northeastern, and SciStarter

By Darlene Cavalier, Oct 15, 2018

Reposted from https://www.mos.org/press/pressreleases/Museum-of-Science-Awarded-NOAA-Grant The Museum of Science, Boston was awarded a $500,000 Environmental Literacy grant by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for a project focused on educating communities about building resilience to natural hazards. In partnership with Arizona State University, Northeastern University, SciStarter, the National Informal Science Education Network, and educators from science … Read more “Museum of Science Awarded Grant by NOAA for Citizen Science, Civics, and Resilient Communities Project; partnering with ASU, Northeastern, and SciStarter”

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Science’s Next Frontier? It’s Civic Engagement

By Guest Contributor, Nov 13, 2017

It’s hard to recall a time when has there been such doubt about the benefit of scientific methods and the evidence-based approaches that underpin scientists’ work. Guest contributor Louise Lief believes the remedy is greater civic engagement by members of the scientific community. … Read more

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Girl Scouts Think Like Citizen Scientists

By Guest Contributor, Oct 20, 2017

By Sharon Karasick Girl Scouts are encouraged to try all sorts of new things in their scouting experience, a commitment reflected in their new motto: ”When she’s a Girl Scout, she’s also a G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader)™.  While many troops still embrace the traditional three c’s of crafts, camping, and cookies, Girl Scouts are … Read more “Girl Scouts Think Like Citizen Scientists”

Categories: Citizen Science, Girl Scouts, Guest Contributor, SciStarter News

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