Stem Cell Research: Science Education and Outreach
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ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-muhonors12687513372021-08-03T05:42:16Z Stem Cell Research: Science Education and Outreach Calderone, Carli E. Biology Biomedical Research Cellular Biology Education Educational Theory Health Care Molecular Biology Science Education Teacher Education Teaching Zoology stem cell research science education service learning modern science stem cells <p>My thesis project came about as a result of a Capstone Zoology course entitled “Stem Cell Research: Science, Ethics and Public Policy” that I took in the Spring 2009. Upon starting the class, I was surprised to find what little knowledge a group of science majors, almost done with their undergraduate education, knew about a topic so relevant not only to science and medicine, but to our society as a whole. I began to see a gap in the education system, where modern science was not conveyed, as it deviated from standard curriculum. While scientific sources exist, many people are unaware of how easy they are to access and understand. The media, with their “in your face” approach, has therefore provided the public with the majority of their information, unfortunately often laced with political bias and questionable scientific accuracy.</p><p>The goal of my thesis project was to assess the current knowledge base of the public in regards to stem cell research, as well as provide the instructional materials so that educators can more effectively and accurately describe stem cell research to create a better informed public. It is my opinion that scientists and science educators hold the responsibility to inform the lay public in pertinent scientific matters. Public and governmental support is indispensable to progress in the scientific community, and the practice taking the time to educate others needs to be respected as an essential step in scientific progress.</p><p>In this thesis, I first illustrate the importance of education about stem cell research. Next,I explain how I expanded my class service project to develop a variety of educational materials. I then describe the various forums at which I presented my materials. I end with concluding thoughts about my experience and potential future directions for science education and outreach.</p> 2010-03-16 English text Miami University Honors Theses / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=muhonors1268751337 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=muhonors1268751337 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws. |
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