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T147. Dinosaurs & Diamonds: Celebrating 125 Years of Geoscience in Museums

 
LET’S TALK ABOUT REX, BABY: COMMUNICATING SCIENCE AND THE MYTH OF DUMBING DOWN
Abstract ID#: 231892
KISSEL, Richard A., Peabody Museum of Natural History, Yale University, PO Box 208118, New Haven, CT 06520, richard.kissel@yale.edu and CHICONE, Sarah J., Advanced Academic Programs, Krieger School of Arts & Sciences, Johns Hopkins University, 1717 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20036
 
FOSSIL HORSES: ICONS OF EVOLUTION EXHIBITS
Abstract ID#: 226804
MACFADDEN, Bruce J., Florida Museum of Natural History, University of Florida, Dickinson Hall--Museum Road, PO Box 117800, Gainesville, FL 32611, bmacfadd@flmnh.ufl.edu
 
THE PAST WORLDS GALLERY: INTERPRETING PALEOECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION AT THE NEW NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM OF UTAH
Abstract ID#: 230147
GEORGE, Sarah B.1, IRMIS, Randall B.2, and MENLOVE, Rebecca1, (1) Natural History Museum of Utah, University of Utah, 301 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, SGEORGE@NHMU.UTAH.EDU, (2) Natural History Museum of Utah and Department of Geology & Geophysics, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84108-1214
 
THE DUNN-SEILER MUSEUM’S GEOTREASURES WITH IMPACT: THE POTENTIAL OF SMALL GEOLOGY MUSEUMS TO PROMOTE PUBLIC GEOLITERACY
Abstract ID#: 225113
CLARY, Renee M., Geosciences, Mississippi State University, MSU, Mississippi State, MS 39762, rclary@geosci.msstate.edu, MOE HOFFMAN, Amy, Geosciences, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS 39762, and WANDERSEE, James H., Educational Theory, Policy, and Practice, Louisiana State University, 223 F Peabody Hall, Baton Rouge, LA 70803
 
A PALEONTOLOGIST’S PERSPECTIVE ON THE NEW PEROT MUSEUM OF NATURE AND SCIENCE, DALLAS, TEXAS, U.S.A
Abstract ID#: 222794
FIORILLO, Anthony R., Perot Museum of Nature and Science, 2201 N. Field St, Dallas, TX 75201, anthony.fiorillo@perotmuseum.org
 
BABY STEPS: NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUMS AND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Abstract ID#: 225775
STRICKER, Beth, Paleontological Research Institution, 1259 Trumansburg Road, Ithaca, NY 14850, stricker@museumoftheearth.org
 
THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA MUSEUM OF PALEONTOLOGY: LEVERAGING NATURAL HISTORY COLLECTIONS AND EXPERTISE THROUGH ONLINE MEDIA
Abstract ID#: 232070
WHITE, Lisa D., University of California, Museum of Paleontology, Berkeley, CA 94720-4780, ldwhite@berkeley.edu
 
USING MUSEUMS TO BUILD GEOSCIENCE CONFIDENCE IN K-12 TEACHERS AND STUDENTS
Abstract ID#: 231801
HEISER, David Mangold1, AGUE, Jay J.2, and SIRCH, James1, (1) Peabody Museum, Yale University, 170 Whitney Ave, New Haven, CT 06511, david.heiser@yale.edu, (2) Department of Geology and Geophysics, Yale University, PO Box 208109, New Haven, CT 06520-8109
 
21ST CENTURY TOOLS: SCIENCE ON A SPHERE FOR CLIMATE AND COMPARATIVE PLANETOLOGY EDUCATION
Abstract ID#: 233136
KLEIN, Jamie, Exhibits, Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80205 and GOLDSTEIN, Eddie, Visitor Programs, Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80205, eddie.goldstein@dmns.org
 
HISTORY OF GEOLOGY STUDENT AWARD: GILBERT O. RAASCH: THE UNPUBLISHED POTENTIAL OF ONE OF WISCONSIN'S GREAT BIOSTRATIGRAPHERS
Abstract ID#: 223514
RENFREW, Ian James, Division of Geology Milwaukee Public Museum, Department of Geosciences University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, 2440 N Booth, Milwaukee, WI 53212, irenfrew@uwm.edu
 
THE EPIC OF EVOLUTION: GEOSCIENCE EDUCATION WITHIN A GRAND NARRATIVE
Abstract ID#: 228046
SAMPSON, Scott D., Research and Collections Division, Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80205, scott.sampson@dmns.org
 
THE FUTURE OF GEOSCIENCES AT THE DENVER MUSEUM OF NATURE AND SCIENCE: REFLECTING ON OUR LAST 113 YEARS TO LOOK FORWARD
Abstract ID#: 232412
RICHARDS, Samantha, Strategic Programs and Partnerships, Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Boulevard, Denver, CO 80205, samantha.richards@dmns.org
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