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I have no specific experience with retired scientists but I have worked
extensively with scientists on most of my projects. And I qualify as I had
to deal with my own desires as a scientist when I "retired" from science
and entered museum work.
There is an interesting question of how to work with scientists in
developing exhibitions and programs.
I would not "bait the hook" as exhibition development but helping us get
information to the public; not promising that they wold be directly
involved in exhibition development. In my experience the scientists I have
worked with do/did not have special insights into exhibition development
but most are enthusiastic about providing what they know to the public
especially on "issues". Working with scientists and engineers is work.
When I "retired" from research for museum work I was very enthusiastic
about what I wanted visitors to know (everything I knew!) and it took me a
while, with mentoring, to understand how to craft what I knew into
exhibition development and to help scientists on my projects understand how
to help me do this; through research and evaluation.
Martin
On Fri, Nov 16, 2012 at 10:48 PM, Charlie Carlson <
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> Bait your hook with the prospect of exhibit development.
> C
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> On Nov 16, 2012, at 3:15 PM, Allison Feigen <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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> > Hi Dennis,
> >
> > I was connected to a retired physics teacher (who previously was Chief
> > Engineer at an international manufacturing company). He and I are working
> > on programming and resources for my museum, The New England Carousel
> > Museum, about the physics of the carousel.
> >
> > In addition to working with us, he works with Educational Innovations to
> do
> > demonstrations in informal, formal, and professional development settings
> > and has written a book on science demonstrations.
> >
> > I'm not sure if this helps. Let me know if you have any questions.
> > ~Alli
> >
> > On Fri, Nov 16, 2012 at 9:57 AM, Dennis Schatz <[log in to unmask]>
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> >> Dear all,
> >> A colleague of mine at NSF is interested in knowing about efforts across
> >> the country that connect retired scientists to STEM education programs -
> >> either in the informal or formal arena. I would appreciate any insight
> you
> >> can provide regarding:
> >>
> >> * how your institution/organization does this, or
> >> * knowledge you have of other institutions/organizations,
> >> professional associations, etc. that connect retired scientists to STEM
> >> education efforts.
> >>
> >> Thanks for your help.
> >> Dennis
> >>
> >>
> >> "Work hard to find something that fascinates you. When you find it you
> >> will know your lifework" -- Richard Feynman
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