Scientist Speed Dating

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Description:

Scientist Speed Dating is a facilitated, yet informal and high-energy, social activity to encourage a large group of people to speak with one another, ask questions, and learn about specific areas of research and practice within the field of nanoscale science and engineering, as well as the related societal and ethical implications of work in this field.

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Big Idea:

It is not often that the general public has opportunity to informally chat with scientists, engineers, and social scientists; nor is it often that scientists, engineers, and social scientists get the opportunity to discuss their work with the general public in a social environment. This program facilitates these kinds of interactions in a thought-provoking and exciting forum.

Learning goals:

Have questions about nanoscale science and engineering immediately answered by scientists and engineers actively working in the field; as well as consider questions about the societal and ethical implications with social scientists.
Hear questions from other participants, having their own interest and understanding broadened based on questions they had not previously considered.
Discover that scientists often have questions of the general public, and perhaps be able to provide invaluable feedback to scientists and engineers as they continue their work.

NISE Net Content Map:

Scientists and engineers have formed the interdisciplinary field of nanotechnology by investigating properties and manipulating matter at the nanoscale.

Nanoscience, nanotechnology, and nanoengineering lead to new knowledge and innovations that weren't possible before.

Nanotechnologies have costs, risks, and benefits that affect our lives in ways we cannot always predict.

Universal design:

Repeat and reinforce main ideas and concepts.

Provide multiple entry points and multiple ways of engagement

Credits

Developed for the NISE Network with funding from the National Science Foundation under Award Numbers 0532536 and 0940143. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this product are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Foundation.

Owning institution:

Science Museum of Minnesota

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History and nature of science:

9-12: Nature of scientific knowledge

9-12: Science as a human endeavor

Life science:

9-12: Matter, energy, and organization in living systems

Physical science:

9-12: Structure and properties of matter

Science and Technology:

9-12: Abilities of technological design

9-12: Understanding about science and technology

Science as inquiry:

9-12: Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry

9-12: Understanding about scientific inquiry

Science in Personal and Social Perspectives:

9-12: Environmental quality

9-12: Natural and human-induced hazards

9-12: Natural resources

9-12: Personal and community health

9-12: Population growth

9-12: Science and technology in local, national, and global challenges

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Scientist Speed Dating Lesson Plan (Word)

Scientist Speed Dating Lesson Plan (PDF)

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