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In Search of Biodiversity and Public Understanding: Myanmar's Amphibians and Reptiles

July 15, 2004 - June 30, 2008 | Public Programs, Exhibitions
The California Academy of Sciences will develop, evaluate and disseminate exhibits and programs designed to communicate to public audiences the results of research including a biotic inventory of the amphibians and reptiles of Myanmar. Using innovative trading cards for kids, updates to current research exhibits, a poster highlighting research, a pocket guide to venomous snakes of Myanmar and a posting of research -related materials on the CAS website, the project will inform the public about biotic inventory research and conservation in Myanmar. Designed specifically for target audiences of children and adults, the exhibits and programs will serve several hundred thousand CAS visitors annually.

Funders

NSF
Funding Program: ISE/AISL
Award Number: 0349895
Funding Amount: 74999

TEAM MEMBERS

  • Alan Leviton
    Principal Investigator
    California Academy of Sciences
  • Margaret Burke
    Co-Principal Investigator
    California Academy of Sciences
  • Discipline: Life science
    Audience: Youth/Teen (up to 17) | Adults | General Public | Museum/ISE Professionals
    Environment Type: Public Programs | Museum and Science Center Programs | Exhibitions | Museum and Science Center Exhibits

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