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POLAR-PALOOZA

November 1, 2006 - October 31, 2009 | Media and Technology, Public Programs, Exhibitions, Informal/Formal Connections
This project proposes using three complementary strategies to engage, inform and inspire large audiences. (1) A national tour called "Stories from a Changing Planet" that will include in-person presentations and hands-on activities by Polar scientists at science centers, museums, libraries and schools across the country. (2) the "HiDef video Science Story Capture Corp" team of professional videographers HD footage will be made available as public domain materials accessible to government research agencies, universities,science centers and others. (3) Video and Audio podcasts distributed throught iTunes, google, Yahoo and IPY websites. The project will have front end, formative and summative evaluations.

Funders

NSF
Funding Program: ISE/AISL
Award Number: 0632262
Funding Amount: 1296001

TEAM MEMBERS

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    Principal Investigator
    Geoff Haines-Stiles Productions
  • Erna Akuginow
    Co-Principal Investigator
    Geoff Haines-Stiles Productions
  • Jayne Aubele
    Co-Principal Investigator
    New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science
  • Discipline: Ecology, forestry, and agriculture | Life science | Nature of science
    Audience: General Public | Museum/ISE Professionals | Scientists
    Environment Type: Media and Technology | Broadcast Media | Websites, Mobile Apps, and Online Media | Public Programs | Community Outreach Programs | Museum and Science Center Programs | Library Programs | Exhibitions | Museum and Science Center Exhibits | Informal/Formal Connections | K-12 Programs

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