Engaging Multicultural Audiences in Planetary Science
Agenda | Participants | Resources | Notes | Evaluation Responses
March 11, 2007
Lunar and Planetary Institute
Houston, Texas
Each year, the Lunar and Planetary Institute hosts an educational workshop that examines an issue of interest to the planetary science research and education communities. The workshop is held in association with the Lunar and Planetary Science Conference.
This year we examined the need for — and value of — engaging traditionally underserved multicultural audiences in planetary science exploration. An unprecedented number of missions are exploring our solar system, and our interests in our near neighbors of the Moon and Mars have been reinvigorated. And yet, is our solar system accessible to everyone? How do we share opportunities and discoveries with an increasingly multicultural public audience? How do we actively engage students of all ages from traditionally underserved cultures in exploration? Join us to discuss the diverse needs of diverse audiences and learn strategies to engage multicultural audiences in scientific investigation and discovery.
Our speakers this year included:
- Joyce Winterton, Assistant Administrator for Education, NASA Headquarters
- Michael Ceballos, Director – SKC Molecular Biology and Biochemistry Research Laboratory, Salish Kootenai College
- Marcelo Vazquez, NSBRI/NASA Space Radiation Liaison
- Leon Johnson, Project Director – New York City Space Science Research Alliance
Speakers addressed cultural styles and differences in interaction, learning, and relevance, and presenting viewpoints from diverse backgrounds.
Steering Committee
| Jaclyn Allen NASA JSC 281-483-4622 [email protected] |
Lynn Narasimhan Space Science Center for Education and Outreach DePaul University (773) 325-1854 [email protected] |
| Larry Cooper Program Planning Specialist for Education and Public Outreach NASA Headquarters (202) 358-1531 [email protected] |
Cassandra Runyon College of Charleston 843-953-8279 [email protected] |
| Marilyn Lindstrom NASA HQ 202-358-1254 [email protected] |
Stephanie Shipp Lunar and Planetary Institute 281-486-2109 [email protected] |
| Doug Lombardi Regional Trainer, Southern Nevada Regional Professional Development Program (702) 513-4415 [email protected] |
Christine Shupla Lunar and Planetary Institute 281-486-2135 [email protected] |
Logistical Support
Katy Buckaloo
Lunar and Planetary Institute
281-486-2106
[email protected]
