SiJan 9, 2018

Does anyone do science penpal outreach? What organizations do you participate through?

#scicomm #science #outreach

Show threadnegadaveJan 14, 2018
@silicon.
What is science penpal outreach?
Show threadSi
@negadave scientists send letters back and forth with kids! It's usually organized by nonprofits.
Jan 14, 2018 at 7:56pmWeb
Show threadnegadaveJan 14, 2018
@silicon
That's pretty cool! Do you have a lot of scientists volunteering?
Show threadSiJan 15, 2018
@negadave I haven't done it before but I really want to!
Show threadnegadaveJan 15, 2018
@silicon you have a brilliant idea, i think you could make it happen. I tink the only hang up might be to find scientist that are good communicators. How will you start?
Show threadSiJan 15, 2018
@negadave It's not my idea, there are other organizations already doing this. I was asking if any scientists on mastodon were currently involved and what organizations they go through.
Show threadnegadaveJan 15, 2018
@silicon You could set up your own server and do it by email between local colleges and local elementary schools; separate each discipline and sub-discipline. You could even get zoos involved