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Project Descriptions

Pulse of the Planet

September 1, 2007 - July 13, 2010 | Media and Technology, Public Programs
Pulse of the Planet” children's science challenge includes 150 radio programs which focus on the interaction between a select group of scientists and youths 8-11, who have been chosen from a nationwide Science Challenge which encourages children to submit questions and potential experiments to scientists. Project partners include a variety of businesses (e.g., sports manufacturers such as K2), media (e.g., internet social networks such as imbee.com, TIME for Kids, Dragonfly TV, and Hispanic Communications Network) and educational partnerships (e.g. Community Science Workshops and the National Science Teacher's Association.) Underserved participants will be reached through Celebra la Ciencia science outreach programs.

Funders

NSF
Funding Program: ISE/AISL
Award Number: 0714633
Funding Amount: 1915380

TEAM MEMBERS

  • Jim Metzner
    Principal Investigator
    Jim Metzner Productions Inc.
  • Discipline: General STEM | Nature of science
    Audience: Elementary School Children (6-10) | Middle School Children (11-13) | Parents/Caregivers | Museum/ISE Professionals | Scientists
    Environment Type: Media and Technology | Broadcast Media | Websites, Mobile Apps, and Online Media | Public Programs | Community Outreach Programs
    Access and Inclusion: Ethnic/Racial | Hispanic/Latinx Communities | English Language Learners

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