Exploring the Portal to the Public at the Florida Museum of Natural History
The Portal to the Public program at the Florida Museum of Natural History aims to bridge the gap between scientists and the public through interactive sessions. The program focuses on informal science education, STEM learning, and science communication workshops for scientists. Funded by the National Science Foundation, this initiative values science accuracy, relevance, learning, and action. It emphasizes the importance of understanding, preserving, and interpreting biological diversity and cultural heritage for future generations. The program works towards inspiring people to appreciate the world's richness and make a positive impact on its future.
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Portal to the Public Florida Museum of Natural History
What is Portal to the Public? A program to help bring scientists and public audiences together in face-to-face interactions at Informal Science Education (ISE) institutions Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM) learning outside of formal school settings Science Communication workshops for scientists who then participate in public programs Funded by National Science Foundation 30 Partner Institutions across US
Why Portal to the Public? Program is based on our core values Science Accuracy Relevance Inspire Learning Inspire Action
Why Portal to the Public? Builds on our strengths People: Experts & Experience UF: Innovation & Preeminence Initiative Explore Research: established partners
Why Portal to the Public? Action steps to fulfill our mission and impact: Our Mission Understanding, preserving and interpreting biological diversity and cultural heritage to ensure their survival for future generations. Our Impact Inspiring people to value the biological richness and cultural heritage of our diverse world and make a positive difference in its future.
How will it work here? Short term plan- Spring 2014: Presentations to staff & administrators Prototype workshops to CSL staff Recruit Cohort1 strategically through Faculty (ten grad students) Prototype and Cohort 1 workshops (1@1 day each) Graduates participate in public programs: Spring/Summer 2014
How will it work here? Long term plan- Fall 2014: UF Office of Research has offered to coordinate meeting for UF communications staff Partner with Office of Research & others at UF Add workshops to Explore Research Broader Impacts suite FLMNH branding and marketing Graduates may be named Museum Fellows Professional development elements can be used for docents, camp teachers, JVs, staff
How will it work here? Long term plan- Fall 2014: Three workshops @ 3-hours each Two weeks between each workshop (time to reflect) Workshop 1: About us, program, inquiry-based communication, professional development (PD) Workshop 2: PD, about your research, developing your message Workshop 3: PD, facilitation, presentation strategies
Impacts Action steps to fulfill our mission and impact: Our Mission Understanding, preserving and interpreting biological diversity and cultural heritage to ensure their survival for future generations. Our Impact Inspiring people to value the biological richness and cultural heritage of our diverse world and make a positive difference in its future.
Impacts: FLMNH We are known as an Informal Science Education (ISE) Resource Increased engagement at public programs Greater appreciation for EPP as partner Raise our public profile Broaden science understanding Build, nurture relationships Grow strategic relationships Known as Broader Impacts Go To place Broader Impacts $$ from grants
Impacts: SCIENTISTS Professional Development: Build communication skills Understand value of outreach: Positive attitude Willing to participate Increase confidence Understand own value: Personal story to motivate Increase capacity to fulfill: Outreach/ Broader Impacts
Impacts: PUBLIC AUDIENCE Understand & appreciate: value of science, research Increase awareness of: Science in own life In own backyard Impact of science/research STEM careers Enhance engagement: With scientists/ science
How you can help Long term plan- Fall 2014: Financial support or commitment Resources available- staff time
Portal to the Public at the Florida Museum of Natural History
