Absolutely, especially this bit:
"The first step is surely to have information sharing and joined-up working
between activities of a common type or purpose, and a number of our actions
and recommendations are aimed at that (e.g. in the training and development
arena)."
One of my beefs has been the duplication that goes on. In the past too many
engineering bodies, for example, have run similar schemes aimed at schools.
Fortunately, I sense that there is progress on that front.
On gaps, one point worth pondering is the needs of the "consumers".
If PESTs here don't know about everything that goes on in their area –
which, as Roland's report points out, is not easy – what hope is there for
the over worked school teacher? Where do they begin?
MK
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[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Roland Jackson
Sent: 19 February 2010 09:52
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Subject: [PSCI-COM] Joined-up working and information sharing
Just to follow up Mike's comment, I think the glass is half full rather than
half empty, but ideas from this list as to how the glass could be made
fuller still would be very helpful.
As our report I hope demonstrates, if indeed it needed to be demonstrated,
the field of 'public engagement with the sciences' is highly diverse.
Different people and different organisations of all sizes are involved in
activities with a wide variety of different (and sometimes conflicting)
purposes. New entrants appear all the time, and we also need to recognise
the competitive dimension (people are competing for business and funding).
The first step is surely to have information sharing and joined-up working
between activities of a common type or purpose, and a number of our actions
and recommendations are aimed at that (e.g. in the training and development
arena). There are also specific organisations or networks (national and
regional) that help bring people together and share knowledge and ideas in
particular aspects. Examples include (purely at random and not at all
exhaustive!) STEMNET, UK Science Festivals, National Science and Engineering
Week, the Beacons, Sciencewise Expert Resource Centre, Association for
Science and Discovery Centres, Association of British Science Writers.
Then there are networks or activities that help join up the different parts.
This email list is a good example, as is the Science Communication
Conference, the regional 'Science Alliances' and a number of individual
social networking sites.
Any thoughts on improving current systems, gaps that need filling, or any
other useful idea would be welcome.
Roland
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[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Michael Kenward
Sent: 18 February 2010 21:56
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: [PSCI-COM] STEM Deliverers
I am just hitching a free ride on this discussion rather than accusing
anyone here of this particular shortcoming, but the comment that "That's
exactly what Hands-on-Science does" reminds me of one of the most important
findings, to my mind, in Roland Jackson's report for Lord Drayson, "Science
For All - Report And Action Plan From The Science For All Expert Group".
The bit that hit me was the observation that "we discovered that there was a
significant lack of joined-up working and sharing between those who are
involved".
As someone who has banged on for years about people duplicating efforts and
not learning from one another - the "learned scientists" are especially
rubbish on that front - it was great to see this group making the point so
prominently.
Time and again people respond to questions here with pointers to similar
activities elsewhere. Understandable when there isn't any effort to bring to
all together.
Roland's report promises to follow up the recommendations. If it does no
more than connect people and promote "joined-up working and sharing",
horrible as the joined up phrase, a cliché of New Labour's early days, is,
then it will have taken PEST a great leap forward.
It was what COPUS was all about, but then there was a lot less to join up.
So it is now a much larger challenge.
MK
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From: psci-com: on public engagement with science
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Mark Walton
Sent: 18 February 2010 20:01
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: [PSCI-COM] STEM Deliverers
Dear Katie
That's exactly what Hands-on-Science does - develop and deliver fun but
educational workshops - I'll send more details off-list (You can find us on
science live too) best wishes Mark Walton Hands on Science Educating,
Inspiring, having fun with Science www.hands-on-science.co.uk 07710 087259
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From: "Natalie Broadhurst"
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Sent: Thursday, February 18, 2010 4:11 PM
Subject: Re: [PSCI-COM] STEM Deliverers
Hi Katy
Try www.sciencelive.net
Thanks
Natalie
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Sent: 18 February 2010 15:39
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Subject: [PSCI-COM] STEM Deliverers
Dear All,
I am looking for someone who can deliver a 'hands on' activity to secondary
schools, where students will be able to design, build and then test a model.
We work with a number of schools across the UK to promote science,
technology, engineering and maths to help motivate young people to consider
courses and careers in these areas. I would appreciate if you know of anyone
who can help in delivering an activity to a secondary school?
Kind Regards
Katy
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