CIERA Interdisciplinary Colloquium, Dennis Schatz: "Making Science Learning Lifelong, Lifewide and Lifedeep"
When:
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM CT
Where: Technological Institute, LR 3, 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60208 map it
Audience: Faculty/Staff - Student - Public - Post Docs/Docs - Graduate Students
Cost: Free and open to the public. No registration or ticket required.
Contact:
CIERA Astrophysics
(847) 491-8646
Group: CIERA - Interdisciplinary Colloquia
Category: Lectures & Meetings
Description:
Northwestern University's Center for Interdisciplinary Exploration and Research in Astrophysics (CIERA) presents:
Dr. Dennis Schatz
Senior Advisor, Pacific Science Center
President-elect, National Science Teachers Association Board of Directors
Senior Fellow, Institute for Learning Innovation
Host: Michelle Paulsen (Director of Education, Outreach, and Communications Programs at CIERA)
Talk Title:
Making Science Learning Lifelong, Lifewide and Lifedeep: What We Know About the Importance of Out-of-School (Informal) STEM Learning
Talk Abstract:
This presentation examines the research regarding when and where Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) learning occurs, when it is most important for developing future interest in STEM, and the role of out-of-school STEM learning.
Parking Information:
Beginning at 4pm, campus parking lots are open and do not require any permits. However, parking may still be difficult to find. Please leave yourself plenty of time. Recommendations: look for nearby street parking, try the North Campus Garage, or view the Northwestern Parking Map and check lots near the Technological Institute building.