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Hands-on, Science Courses |
Iridescent is a science education, non profit organization committed to bringing cutting-edge science to the public. Our expertise is in training engineers and scientists to communicate real-world science to children through exciting, hands-on science activities. We focus on bringing this scientific expertise and mentorship to underrepresented minority communities and girls. Most of our courses are conducted in inner city schools in Los Angeles.
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Our goal is to develop synergistic partnerships between engineers and scientists and comunities. Through participation in our hands-on science courses, the public increases its scientific literacy and critical thinking skills. Engineers and scientists learn how to teach cutting-edge science to K-12 children and their parents in exciting, engaging ways.
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 07 August 2008 )
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Thank you USC Volunteer Center, Foshay Robotics Team and Brave Volunteers!
Click here for a little video on how 40 volunteers were trained on August 23rd to mentor Foshay elementary and middle school students.
Featured on USC's Front Page
Click here for a story on AME 490 - a class offered at the Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering Department at USC for undergraduates to learn about science-as-inquiry, lesson planning and going out and teaching in neighborhood schools.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 26 August 2008 )
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Topic: ENGINEERS AS TEACHERS/AME 490
Who can attend: Engineers, scientists, college students and high-school students (or anyone interested in mentoring K-12 students)
When: Every Monday and Wednesday beginning August 25 - October from 7:00-9:00 P.M
Where: Laufer Library (on second floor) in the Rapp Engineering Building (RRB) at USC.
Click here for a calendar with all upcoming courses.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 26 August 2008 )
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