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Our focus is to generate university chapters which encourage students from any scientific or engineering background to engage with the general public in a variety of ways, including general inquiries at a table in a public location and talks with high school or middle school students.
We are working on expanding our UTK chapter, and have several opportunities for students to become involved in. For example, we are reaching out to local middle- and high-schools to send volunteers to speak with students about our experiences as scientists, why we chose this career path, and what research we perform if applicable. We have also reached out the Zoo Knoxville and will be participating in events such as their Earth Day Girl Scouts event and Boo at the Zoo.
We are also working to create a science communication initiative. We have started a weekly column in the Daily Beacon which is Q&A style: we answer questions we receive from the general public, students, friends, family, etc.
In addition, we have partnered with Daayitwa, a non-profit organization located in Nepal, to create an initiative which links engineering students from Dartmouth and the University of California Santa Barbara directly to women entrepreneurs in Nepal in order to provide technological aid and further develop their businesses.
If you are interested in volunteering with Ask A Scientist or starting a chapter at your university, please contact us!
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American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology recognizes Ask a Scientist for “training science students in public engagement.” In a recent article from the communications team for ASBMB concerning career advise and training, Ask A Scientist received recognition for community-based and campus-oriented science engagement. Read the full article here: http://ht.ly/kHlH30fbSXk
Muse Knoxville: Nuclear Science for Kids The Muse is continuing the Science Connection Saturday series with Nuclear Science as the theme for October. This experience features hand-on opportunities for children to engage in Nuclear Science in fun and safe ways.
BOO! at the Zoo is a family-friendly event in which children ages preschool through elementary school can dress up and trick or treat alongside their favorite exotic animals at Zoo Knoxville. The dates are October 12-15, October 19-22, and October 26-29 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The fee is $9 per person, and children 4 …
Zoo Knoxville works to prevent species extinction on the local and global scale by engaging the community is zoology and conservation. Zoo Knoxville maintains a genetically diverse population and encourages a growth of knowledge through interactive programs and events.
Please contact Ask A Scientist if you are interested in partnering with our organization!
This year, Ask A Scientist is hosting Knoxville’s first STEAMcon. The event will highlight and communicate a broad range of features related to Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics. The main goal of STEAMcon is to make STEAM topics relatable, immersive, engaging, and tangible to the public through science communication.
The event will be held at the Knoxville Convention Center April 13-15, 2018. This event is free and open to the public, all ages welcome.
Daayitwa (translated as ‘self-responsibility’ in English) envisions a thriving Nepal where all citizens embrace their responsibilities to collectively transform societal challenges into innovative opportunities.
Towards this vision, Daayitwa is building a movement of young leaders who are guided by shared values of collaborating, innovating, and serving, and create solutions to tackle systemic issues in Nepal.
More specifically, Daayitwa has three goals:
