Centers and Large Facilities - Education and Outreach
Project Name: Ridge 2000 Program |
Location: Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, 278A Clark South, MS #24, Woods Hole, MA 02543 |
Contact information: Liz Goehring, exg15@psu.edu, 814-863-6603 |
Main Project description/purpose |
Ridge 2000, an NSF-sponsored program, is an interdisciplinary initiative to study Earth’s oceanic spreading ridge system as an integrated whole, from its inception in the mantle to its manifestations in the biosphere and water column. Ridge 2000 also supports education and public outreach for diverse audiences in support of Earth sciences education and awareness. |
Education and Outreach Mission and Goals |
The mission of the Ridge 2000 Education and Outreach Program is to support effective science education and literacy for multiple audiences through the development of programs and products that feature the excitement of mid-ocean ridge research in the deep sea. This commitment includes supporting effective K-12 science education for students and teachers in the classroom environment, and promoting science literacy among citizens of all ages through meaningful informal education experiences.
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Primary Audience(s) served (i.e., high school teachers, college students, etc.) |
K-12 science students and educators, undergraduate and graduate students, informal learners (family and public programs) |