Program
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
12 pm - 2 pm
Meeting Convener: Brittany Whitley
Click to view or download the Meeting 2 Recording (MP4 Video 463.5MB Mar30 22).
Resources
- Presentation Slides (Acrobat (PDF) 3.8MB Mar30 22)
- Legislative Science Notes (written by MOST Policy Fellows upon request by state lawmakers)
- Community Science Notes (written by students and experts based on locally important topics)
- Science Note resources page
- MOST YouTube channel
Meeting Goals
- Discover the role of educators in evidence-based policymaking in the Midwest
- Learn about how Science Notes can be used for teaching, learning and nonpartisan local policy engagement
- Collect feedback and suggestions to adapt Science Note curriculum based on institution, science/research expertise and student academic level
Agenda
12:00 - 12:05 p.m. CT -- Welcome
12:05 - 12:25 p.m. CT-- Education & Public Policy- Introducing "Science Notes"
- What is the role of educators in evidence-based policymaking, particularly in non-lobbying or advocacy roles?
- What are Science Notes?How can Science Notes be used during the policy-making process?
12:25 - 12:35 p.m. CT-- Questions/Open Discussion
12:35 - 1:00 p.m. CT-- Teaching with Science Notes
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- How have Missouri institutions already used Science Notes in the classroom?
- Building a Community Science Note database
- Training writers and reviewers
1:00 - 1:25 p.m. CT-- Breakout Session (three groups: K-12 Education, Higher Education, Community Engagement)
- What would an ideal Science Note curriculum look like in your sector?
- What tools/resources would you need in order to try this?
- What concerns do you have about implementing a Science Note curriculum at your institution?
1:25 - 1:50 p.m. CT-- Small Group Report Out (~5 minutes per group)
1:50 - 2:00 p.m. CT-- What's Next?