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I would be interested in helping with a session like that. I am running
off to teach at the moment but I think we could do some interesting
things with those topics - maybe a phone call to brainstorm it further?
Lynn
Jamie Alonzo wrote:
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> Hi all,
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> I've been working on recruiting co-presenters for an ASTC 2008 session
> through various channels and wanted to make one last push for anyone
> interested in getting involved.
>
> I was toying with a title of "Why is diversity important?" with
> potential talking points revolving around the following:
> - How are centers handling issues of diversity as they relate to
> visitorship and staff;
> - What are the various contextual definitions of diversity,
> specifically within the science center setting;
> - How does one help staff to understand and value the importance of
> diversity (my personal interest);
>
> I was picturing a workshop format with a mix of presentation and small
> group discussion.
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> Hannah Shepherd from the ThinkTank (Birmingham, UK; access & inclusion
> officer) has tentatively agreed to co-present.
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> Everything best,
>
> Jamie Alonzo
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> Jamie Alonzo
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