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"does this seem like a way to get more people involved in any issue for
which science centers start to "advocate"/talk about policy?"
I would have to say yes. People who are interested in and respect our
institutions would probably just visit the website and sign any petition
that we put out in front of them. I think that it's more our job to educate
and inspire our guests. If we can truly do that, they'll find their way to
those petitions (or find some other way to make a difference).
Tim Oldread
Public Programs Coordinator
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson Parkway
Sarasota, FL 34236
Phone: 941-388-4441 x369
Fax: 941-388-4381
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"We may find that not only are life systems more complex than we think,
they are also more complex than we can think."
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From: Informal Science Education Network
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Katie Stofer
Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2007 10:21 AM
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Subject: Visitors and petitions - action on climate change
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Has anyone ever tried (for climate change or other issue) directing
visitors to online petitions such as this one for the UN Climate
Conference in Bali? http://www.avaaz.org/en/bali_emergency
I'm thinking either through a kiosk in the center or through e-mailings
to members. What about a specific science center action email list (for
members or non-members) for petitions such as these? Yes, online
petitions have their problems, but would this be a next step people
could take, or a way to connect things they gleaned from their center
visit to changes at home, work, or school?
Aside from the technical issues of hosting a kiosk, does this seem like
a way to get more people involved in any issue for which science centers
start to "advocate"/talk about policy?
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Kathryn Stofer
TerraLink Exhibit Manager
Interim SpaceLink Exhibit Manager
Maryland Science Center
601 Light Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21230
410/545-5976
410/545-5974 fax
http://www.marylandsciencecenter.org/exhibits/terralink.html
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