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Statistics for Action

September 15, 2008 - August 31, 2013 | Media and Technology, Public Programs, Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks
TERC is partnering with the Toxics Action Center to enhance the capacity of environmental organizations to teach mathematical literacy skills to low-income citizens, mostly women of color. Secondary collaborators include four environmental organizations around the country. The project is (1) developing math- and statistics-rich educational materials that help non-scientists interpret environmental test results, (2) developing training materials that help environmental organization personnel provide quantitative literacy training to citizens, (3) helping environmental organizations institutionalize project resources, and (4) evaluating the impact of project activities on environmental organizers, community members, and the general public. Project deliverables include bilingual, print- and web-based instructional materials (including videos) for environmental organizations to use with staff and community members; training sessions to create a cadre of environmental organization leaders who can conduct environment-focused, math training workshops; a communications toolkit for dissemination to journalists who cover environmental issues; and a resource-rich project web site.

Funders

NSF
Funding Program: ISE/AISL
Award Number: 0812954
Funding Amount: 1965674

TEAM MEMBERS

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    Principal Investigator
    TERC Inc
  • Mary Jane Schmitt
    Co-Principal Investigator
    TERC
  • Discipline: Ecology, forestry, and agriculture | Mathematics
    Audience: Adults
    Environment Type: Media and Technology | Websites, Mobile Apps, and Online Media | Public Programs | Community Outreach Programs | Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks | Professional Development and Workshops
    Access and Inclusion: Ethnic/Racial | Women and Girls | Low Socioeconomic Status

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