VIRUS AND THE WHALE: EXPLORING EVOLUTION IN A MUSEUM COLLABORATION

Authors

Judy Diamond, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Amy Spiegel, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Debra Meier, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Sarah Disbrow, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Date of this Version

2004

Citation

UMAC Proceedings 2004

Comments

Copyright 2004 by the authors Used by permission

Abstract

A major new collaboration of museums in the U.S. will teach the public about current research in evolutionary biology. This project, entitled Explore Evolution, combines the strength of interactive exhibits, Web activities and outreach programs for youth to feature seven influential research projects on organisms ranging in size from the smallest, HIV to the largest, a whale. Launched in 2003 and funded by the Informal Science Education Program of the National Science Foundation (NSF), Explore Evolution is one of the most comprehensive informal education projects in the U.S. to focus on teaching about evolution research.