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Visualizing Change: Training and Tools to Support Informal Educators

October 1, 2013 - October 31, 2014 | Media and Technology, Public Programs, Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks
Focusing on climate change and its impact on coastal zones and marine life, Visualizing Change will build educator capacity in the aquarium community and informal science education field. Building on NOAA datasets and visualizations, we will provide interpreters with strategic framing communication tools and training using the best available social and cognitive research so that they can become effective climate change educators. Objectives are to (1) Develop and test four exemplary interpretive "visual narratives" that integrate research-based strategic communication with NOAA data visualization resources; (2) Test the application of the visual narratives in a variety of geographic regions, institution types (aquarium, science center, etc.), and using multiple technology platforms (Science on a Sphere, Magic Planet portable globe display, iPad/tablets, and video walls); (3) Build a professional development program for climate change interpretation with data visualization; and (4) Leverage existing networks for dissemination and peer support.

Funders

NOAA
Funding Program: 2013 - Building Capacity of Informal and Formal Educators
Award Number: NA13SEC0080009
Funding Amount: $174,431
NOAA
Funding Program: 2013 - Building Capacity of Informal and Formal Educators
Award Number: NA13SEC0080012
Funding Amount: $185,752
NOAA
Funding Program: 2013 - Building Capacity of Informal and Formal Educators
Award Number: NA13SEC0080010
Funding Amount: $518,066
NOAA
Funding Program: 2013 - Building Capacity of Informal and Formal Educators
Award Number: NA13SEC0080011
Funding Amount: $121,751

TEAM MEMBERS

  • David Bader
    Principal Investigator
    Aquarium of the Pacific
  • 2013 07 03 IMAG0209
    Principal Investigator
    National Aquarium / National Aquarium In Baltimore (NAIB)
  • 2013 06 05 Guthrie   Billy
    Principal Investigator
    New England Aquarium Corporation / New England Aquarium (NEAq)
  • 2014 09 19 cucumber at FHL
    Principal Investigator
    Seattle Aquarium
  • Discipline: Climate | Computing and information science | Ecology, forestry, and agriculture | Life science
    Audience: General Public | Museum/ISE Professionals
    Environment Type: Media and Technology | Games, Simulations, and Interactives | Planetarium and Science on a Sphere | Public Programs | Museum and Science Center Programs | Aquarium and Zoo Programs | Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks | Professional Development and Workshops

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