Bulletin of the American Physical Society
APS April Meeting 2019
Volume 64, Number 3
Saturday–Tuesday, April 13–16, 2019; Denver, Colorado
Session B07: Attracting Young People to Science and Science PolicyCareers Invited Undergraduate
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Sponsoring Units: FECS FPS Chair: Kevin Ludwick, LaGrange College Room: Sheraton Governor's Square 16 |
Saturday, April 13, 2019 10:45AM - 11:21AM |
B07.00001: A Warm Planet in a Cold Universe: Making Climate Change Concepts Accessible (and Acceptable) to a Wide Audience Invited Speaker: Brian Jones Demonstrating the physical principles behind weather and climate is an excellent way to engage young people in science; once they’ve seen the details, they see physics at work in the world around them and are constantly reminded of the lessons they’ve learned. And once they understand a bit about climate, they can understand the reality of and the threat of climate change, and can consider the nature of possible solutions. For over 10 years, the Little Shop of Physics has presented workshops with interactive exercises that lets people discover how the earth stays warm, and helps them understand and accept that the fact that the earth is getting warmer is a matter of basic scientific principles. In this presentation, I’ll share some of the lessons we’ve shared, and the lessons we’ve learned in doing so. |
Saturday, April 13, 2019 11:21AM - 11:57AM |
B07.00002: Physics for All: Using Physics Demonstrations to Both Excite and Educate the Public in Science and Science Policy Invited Speaker: David Maiullo Physics and STEM demonstration shows can be fun and exciting for all who observe them. But the performers of such shows should always have the goal of educating and informing the various audiences that one has attending the shows. There are many layers to the planning and performance of an effective demonstration in regards to equipment, timing, handouts, and staging. I’ll explain the many ways one can reach your audience effectively for these purposes. I’ll give examples on what type and kind of apparatus to use, examples of thematic demo shows, pacing and timing for an effective performance, and what type of “giveaways” work best to keep them thinking “science”. I’ll also review the common mistakes made by demo show performers, hoping to keep you from making the same ones. In addition, I’ll review the sources for effective demonstration show apparatus and how to network with the experts and professionals who conduct such shows on a regular basis. I’ll also provide a source for funding the giveaways that are inherent in an effective show. |
Saturday, April 13, 2019 11:57AM - 12:33PM |
B07.00003: Opportunities in Public Engagement: Sharing Your Scientific Expertise with Policymakers and the Media Invited Speaker: Meredith Drosback Advances in science and technology shape our society and our everyday lives — from lifesaving medical technologies, to the way we communicate, to the energy sources that power our homes, vehicles, and businesses. And breakthroughs in physics have laid the foundation for many of these societal and cultural milestones. In an era when the pace of scientific discovery continues to increase, physicists are uniquely positioned to be a voice for science and connect in meaningful ways with colleagues, friends, policymakers, and the media as we strive to deliver on the promise of these discoveries to solve global challenges. In this talk I will share my story as a physicist working in public service, in science policy, and with journalists. I will highlight some of the lessons I have learned in bridging cultural divides and discuss ways for scientists to engage within their own communities. |
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