Education at the American Museum of Natural History. From high school research to masters degrees.
Abstract
In 2020, the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) will be celebrating its 150th year of pursuing a mission to "discover, interpret, and disseminate — through scientific research and education — knowledge about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe." AMNH pursues its educational mission by sharing the richness of its collections and the latest scientific discoveries with on-site and online visitors and through innovative education programs for learners of all ages. Located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan in NYC, AMNH sees approximately five million visitors each year, including some 385,000 K-12 students and teachers who visit in school or camp programs or for special programming. Millions more across the nation and around the world access AMNH through its website. AMNH's education programs support NYC students in science learning, provide professional development for teachers at NYC schools and across the nation, and engage the public through lectures, talks, and other events. AMNH supports this work through robust evaluation and research practices, designed to assess the impact of its educational programs. In this AAS presentation I will highlight our current slate of educational programming including a Masters in Teaching degree in Science Education, a science research mentoring program for high school students, a 1-year postbac program for women in computer science, and much more.
- Publication:
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American Astronomical Society Meeting Abstracts #235
- Pub Date:
- January 2020
- Bibcode:
- 2020AAS...23528202F