IMPACTS on SCIENTISTS:
Scientist will:
· Build on existing communication skills
· Develop positive attitude towards outreach
· Become aware of the value of their personal stories
· Increase their confidence related to communicating their work to public audiences
· Gain knowledge of inquiry, how people learn, and informal science education practices
· Cultivate program and/or materials-based activity development skills
· Increase their capacities to fulfill broader impact and outreach obligations for organizations or funders
· Feel increased connection to a network and professional learning community of local scientists engaged in outreach
IMPACTS on PUBLIC AUDIENCES:
Public Audiences will:
· Increase their understanding of science content and processes
· Increase their awareness of local science organizations and community issues
· Gain knowledge of science careers
· Develop positive attitude towards science
· Enhance their engagement with science and scientists
· Develop interest, awareness, and appreciation of science
· Demonstrate critical thinking and actively participate in science activities
· Enjoy an enhanced understanding of how science affects their lives
· Perceive scientists as neighbors in the community
· Perceive NHMU as current, relevant, and responsive to the community
IMPACTS on NHMU:
NHMU will:
· Build and nurture science community relationships
· Broaden science understanding in new content areas
· Increase institutional capacity and comfort related to working with scientists
· Enhance and strengthen strategic relationships
· Fulfill institutional mission
· Raise public profile
· Increase programming options
· Build professional development facilitation skills
· Develop a resource base of experts for content consultation and for participation in other projects