Center for Research on Interface Structures and Phenomena (CRISP) – an NSF funded MRSEC at Yale University/SCSU

September 15th, 2011 - August 31st, 2017 | PROJECT

The Education and Outreach (EO) program is an essential part of the CRISP MRSEC located at Yale and SCSU. CRISP offers activities that promote the interdisciplinary and innovative aspects of materials science to a diverse group of participants. The objective of the program is to enhance the education of future scientists, science teachers, K-12 students, parents, and the general public. CRISP’s primary informal science activities include public lectures, family science nights, New Haven Science Fair and museum partnerships.

Project Website(s)

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Project Products

http://crisp.yale.edu/education-and-outreach

Team Members

Yale University, Contributor
Connecticut State University, Contributor
Christine Broadbridge, Project Manager, Yale University

Funders

Funding Source: NSF
Award Number: 1119826
Funding Amount: 9000000

Tags

Audience: Educators | Teachers | Elementary School Children (6-10) | General Public | Middle School Children (11-13) | Museum | ISE Professionals | Parents | Caregivers | Scientists | Youth | Teen (up to 17)
Discipline: Chemistry | General STEM | Physics | Technology
Resource Type: Project Descriptions
Environment Type: Community Outreach Programs | Informal | Formal Connections | K-12 Programs | Museum and Science Center Programs | Public Events and Festivals | Public Programs