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Interactive Online Scientist Workshop

A group for scientists who participated in Interactive Online workshops to continue talking and developing their skills in science communication and teaching.
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  • Please share the learning event (e.g., class, lesson, program, activity, etc) where you would like to try doing something different. It could be something that you are teaching this fall, or something you plan to […]

  • I will start the ball rolling as I’m soon out of town and out of the loop. In response to Lynn’s 3 questions… 1. I am quite familiar with this book. It provides wonderful information on learning that anyone who teachers should read. By and large I didn’t learn any new concepts. However, the term “conditionalized” was new to me. I found…[Read more]

  • Download and read the “How experts differ from novices” chapter in the Documents section.

    Please discuss:
    1. What are you thoughts and reactions to the chapter?
    2. Think about a science concept that you […]

  • People who have developed expertise in particular areas are, by definition, able to think effectively about problems in those areas. Understanding expertise is important because it provides insights into the nature of thinking and problem solving. Research shows that it is not simply general abilities, such as memory or intelligence, nor the use…[Read more]

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    Welcome to the Scientist Workshops Community!

    January 18, 2011 in Uncategorized

    The Scientist Workshops (SW) Community is an online social space for scientists to continue to learn about, discuss, share, and reflect on their knowledge and skills communicating science to the public with colleagues inside and outside their institutions. Scientists in this Community include a broad range from research scientists and science faculty to graduate students [...]

    Workshop for Knauss Marine Policy Fellows

    October 10, 2011 in Uncategorized

    In February 2011, members of the COS Network from four different institutions presented a two-day workshop for Knauss Fellows, marine science graduate students and post-docs who spend a year in Washington, D.C. working in science policy in the legislative and executive branches of government. The John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowships are sponsored by NOAA [...]

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