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1 person is interested
Building with Biology Forum on genome editing
ORGANIZATION: SELF International
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1 person is interested
Our Building with Biology Forum will be held at El Colegio Charter School in South Minneapolis. We are looking for volunteers to help with set up, refreshment table, participation in forum, and clean up afterward. There will be a panel of professionals from the University of Minnesota on our panel and participating in the forum discussion on genome editing as potential cures for diseases. We need your thoughts and ideas, too. The National Science Foundation is supporting this project to initiate multi-directional conversations between scientists and the public. They want the public to be part of the data used to determine the direction we take in this emerging science. We are looking for people from all different professions and backgrounds to participate. We are collaborating with the Museum of Science in Boston. There are 23 other sites holding this same forum across the country and data will be collected from all sites. Findings will be shared with researchers and scientists to help them in their process. Your voice is important and your help with organizational tasks for the evening would be most welcome. Spanish fluency would be desirable, but not required. For High School Students interested in science and Adults from different professions and backgrounds.
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About SELF International
Location:
4233 Chicago Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55407, US
Mission Statement
SELF International, Inc . is a not for profit, educational organization whose mission is to promote literacy, creative education in science, math and the arts for all ages in U.S. communities of need and targeted developing countries in order to heighten personal and national levels of academic achievement. This mission is rooted in hope and a vision of social justice, upholding the belief that all people are created equal and are equally deserving of quality education and that responsible stewardship of our world is dependent upon an educated citizenship.
Description
SELF International, a nonprofit educational organization based in Minneapolis, MN, serves as a magnet for gathering students, communities, teachers, other academics, professionals in STEM, and organizations together to give underserved students and their families equal access and opportunities for out-of-school learning. We meet the students in their neighborhoods and schools, eliminating the need for transportation to other venues. We offer free programs because nearly all of the people in our programs fall into the lowest income brackets. We will bring high quality materials and resources. Mentors from STEM fields meet with students and introduce them to new options and possibilities for their future. Students learn that science is everywhere and discover its relevance to their own lives. Students and families develop a science identity helping them feel more connected to science and build a culture of learning in their families and communities. Students gain confidence in their ability to pursue STEM. Through hands-on activities and personal experiences in cutting edge science and technology students discover that learning is fun and creative. Students’ curiosity and questions guide them into new ideas and subjects. They make connections they had never noticed or considered before. STEM will not be merely a word to our students, it will contain a whole world of exciting possibilities. Students will carry this interest and excitement for learning to their school classes, and the achievement gap will be lowered.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
El Colegio Charter School1437 Bloomington Avenue SoMinneapolis, MN 55407
DATE POSTED
June 18, 2018
SKILLS
- Conflict Resolution
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Healthcare
- Children Medical Services
- Market Research
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- 4 hours
- Fluency in Spanish would be desirable but not required, Highschool students and adullts