Adult Role Models in Science
- ARMS Adult Role Models in Science
- ARMS helps schools make science real and meaningful
- ARMS gives teachers the tools to bring science to life
The goal of ARMS is to enhance science education at the elementary and middle school levels through long-term community partnerships. Children need to interact with adults who are interested, engaged and passionate about science to become engaged themselves. ARMS works to bring scientists and aspiring scientists into schools as role models and also to help teachers and parents to be role models in science. Managed by the UW Center for Biology Education ARMS brings together a variety of community resources, helping organizations to work synergistically to enhance science education.
- Scientists, students or community volunteers:
- You can lead hands-on science activities at Family Science Nights, lead after-school science clubs, collaborate with classroom teachers or mentor students in science.
- Educators:
- Access the resources and expertise of the Madison science community to enhance your teaching and youth programs.
- Programs:
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Engage Children in Science - A course and training opportunity for UW students and scientists to learn how to work effectively in science outreach with children.For more information see: Biology 375: Special Topics website or contact Dolly Ledin- daledin@wisc.edu
- After-school science clubs - The Center for Biology Education, the City of Madison Office of Community Service and Dane County 4H work together to offer After School Science Clubs at area schools and community centers.
- Classroom volunteers and mentors
- Family science events
ARMS initiatives focus on inquiry-based science and involve students in age-appropriate research experiences in collaboration with scientists.