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
TEAM MEMBERS
David Bader
Principal Investigator
Aquarium of the Pacific
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