A suggestion from a 9-year-old science fair participant could lead to a White House committee of kids providing advice about the science that most interests them.
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Teens and Scientists Come Together at Science Cafés
"Science cafés" bring scientists and the public together for relaxed conversation in restaurants and coffee shops. The Teen Science Café Network shows that the concept isn't just for adults.
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Next-Generation Scientists Get a Taste of Their Future Careers
High school and middle school students mingled with scientists from all over the world when they presented their posters at the Joint Aquatic Sciences Meeting.
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A Guide to Writing an AGU Abstract
Thinking of an abstract as a miniature scientific paper and its creation as a series of simple steps can ease becoming a presenter at an AGU meeting.
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Hubble's Legacy: The Pillars of Creation
The Pillars of Creation remains to this day Hubble's most iconic view of the cosmos.
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Scientists Engage With the Public During Lava Flow Threat
How do scientists communicate with the public during natural disasters, such as lava flows?
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Enabling Climate and Energy Literacy: A Shared Effort
The Climate Literacy and Energy Awareness Network (CLEAN) sets an example for how scientific, technical, education, and outreach communities can work together to increase climate literacy.
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Developing Scientists' "Soft" Skills
Scientists across every field and discipline should be able to communicate effectively and work together with different people and groups.
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Engaging the Public Through Writing an Op-Ed
Scientist-authored opinion articles provide scientists a way to directly connect with the general public.
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New Education and Outreach Opportunities for Scientists
The National Earth Science Teachers Association connects scientists with educators, students, and the public.