Portal to the Public: Professional Development

by Science Central

Portal to the Public provides professional development to effectively communicate the Broader Impacts of your research. This program brings scientists and the public together in collaborative conversational settings.

Throughout this multi-part workshop series, participants will:
1. Enhance professional communication skills
2. Develop an interactive educational activity which can be used in multiple educational settings
3. Network with other STEM professionals committed to public engagement and education
4. Receive STEM Communication Fellowship certification

Program Rating

This program has not yet been evaluated.

About This Program

Cost

By Request: $1500.00

Cost per Site: $1500 for 12 participants
$150 per each additional participant

Length

14 hours direct professional development 10 hours reflection and project development

Target Audience

Education: Adult Learners STEM Professionals, Researchers, Engineers, Medical Professionals, Graduate Students

Minimum participants:

Maximum participants:

Primary Disciplines

Collaboration, Mathematics, Public Engagement, Problem Solving, Professional Development, Sciences, Technology/Information Science

Program Delivery Mode

Videoconference - H.323 (Polycom, Cisco/Tandberg, LifeSize, etc...)
Videoconference – Webcam/desktop (Zoom, Google Meet, Cisco WebEx, GoToMeeting, Microsoft Teams, etc...)

Booking Information

This videoconference will be presented as a multi-part series.

Sorry, this program is not currently available. To inquire about future availability, please contact Science Central

Receive this program and 9 more for one low price when you purchase the CILC Virtual Expeditions package. Learn more

For more information contact CILC at (507) 388-3672

Provider's Cancellation Policy

We will not charge for programs canceled due to nature i.e. snow days. The full fee will be charged to sites which cancel with less than 48 hours notice.

About This Provider

Science Central

Fort Wayne, IN
United States

Science Central is a non-profit focused on STEM based learning. We provide hands-on programming in an exciting mix of demonstrations and labs beamed directly to your location!

We opened on November 5, 1995 and are located in a renovated Light and Power Plant. We are the only regional science and technology center in Northeast Indiana. We are also the only NASA Educator Resource Center in Indiana.

We are open throughout the whole year and are able to provide programming during the school year as well as during the summer.

Contact:
Sarah Vise
ivc@sciencecentral.org
2604242400 ext 418

Program Details

Format

This hands-on workshop will include both elements shipped to your location as well as materials printed by your location.

The program will include:
• 6 two-hour group sessions
• 2 individual meetings with Science Central staff

Objectives

Participants will:
1. Enhance professional communication skills
2. Develop an interactive educational activity which can be used in multiple educational settings
3. Network with other STEM professionals committed to public engagement and education
4. Receive STEM Communication Fellowship certification