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 [1]-funded Research Coordination Network [2] 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 [3]. No special software outside of an internet browser is required to access the virtual meeting room.

For more information about this webinar, please visit: http://scnet.acis.ufl.edu/content/aim-advancing-integration-museums-undergraduate-programs [4]

For more information on SCNet's webinar series, please visit: http://scnet.acis.ufl.edu/content/introduction-scnets-webinar-series [5]