AIM-UP!: Advancing Integration of Museums into Undergraduate Programs
Presenter/discussion leader: Josh Whorley, Biology Faculty, Seattle Central Community College.
Date/time: 9 June 2014, 3:00 p.m. EDT
AIM-UP! is an NSF-funded Research Coordination Network exploring the use of natural history collections in undergraduate education. Josh, a participating member, will discuss how natural history collections form a crucial physical basis for understanding the diversity and history of life. He will introduce some educational modules in development and discuss on-going educational initiatives. Josh will also talk about opportunities for professionals who would like to participate in this integrated network of educators working on specimen-based questions.
Meetings are virtual and accessible online at https://idigbio.adobeconnect.com/scnet. No special software outside of an internet browser is required to access the virtual meeting room.