The goals of this Program are to develop and
acquire
materials supporting animal research for distribution to the public,
implement
a program to inform the public and distribute materials in support of
medical
research using animals, evaluate the effectiveness of the outreach
efforts
and to share information and resources with similar groups at other
institutions.
FLSC participates in the SOUND program (Science Outreach-University of
Notre Dame). Our program is for ages K-12. We incorporate (1)
materials
and discussions of animal use in biomedical research and (2) career
oriented
materials and discussions on the field of veterinary medicine. We have
developed presentations that are age appropriate for each grade level.
We encourage participation by including live animals in our
presentations.
Our programs for Kindergarten and 2nd grade were developed at FLSC. We
also use materials developed by the North Carolina Association for
Biomedical
Research, American Veterinary Medical Association, Department of Health
and Human Services and the National Aquarium in Baltimore.
In an effort to inform and educate the public
about research in general and at Notre Dame specifically, FLSC
established
a Community Outreach Committee (COC). The goals of the COC are to
develop
and acquire material in support of animal research, develop and
implement
programs for distribution of information to the public, and serve as a
liaison with similar groups at other institutions to share information
and resources. In addition the COC evaluates the effectiveness of
outreach activities. The COC visits
area schools and groups throughout the year. The COC began collecting
data
on the number of schools, students, teachers, and parents that
participated
in our outreach activities in 1997. Since 2000 we have made over 70
school
visits, presented programs to almost 8000 students and over 2500
teachers
and parents. Events held in 2008 included Expanding Your Horizons
conference for middle school girls, facility tours, ETHOS Science
Spooktacular,
and Biology Club's Rat Dissection Night. We are making plans for 2009
events. If you would like to schedule a visit to your classroom,
school, club, organization, or science/animal related event contact Valerie
Schroeder at 1-6087 or e-mail her at Schroeder.1@
nd.edu or ndflsc.ndflsc.1@nd.edu
A School Visit
FLSC has developed curriculum specifically for
Kindergarten,
1st, 2nd, and 3rd grades. We have presentations about Science
Fairs,
Careers in Veterinary Technology, Veterinary Medicine, and Laboratory
Animal
Science for all other grade levels.
FLSC staff would like to speak at your child's school about
careers, research or pet & animal care.
· For more information contact: Valerie
Schroeder at 1-6087 or e-mail her at Schroeder.1@
nd.edu
SOUND: Science Outreach University of Notre
Dame
At the University of Notre Dame, scientists in
the
College of Science occasionally visit local area schools and invite
teachers
and students to make on-campus laboratory visits to promote their
fields
of study. FLSC participates in the SOUND program.
· For more information contact: Karen
Morris : 631-6945
Expanding Your Horizons in Science and
Mathematics
FLSC participates as presenters for this national
organization promoting science and math to middle school age girls. The
program is held on the Notre Dame campus annually every spring.
· For more information contact: Karen
Morris : 631-6945
Sensing Our World
FLSC was pleased to be asked to host a session for young teens from the
Michiana area. 2007 marked our first year of participation. The theme
for
2008 was Sensing Our World in Color. We were able to offer a hands on
workshop
and a facility tour. We trust the students enjoyed the time as much as
we did!
· For more information contact: Karen
Morris : 631-6945
ETHOS: Encouraging Technology and Hands On
Science
FLSChas presented at the ETHOS Science
Spooktacular
for 3 years allowing children and adults the opportunity to see, hear
and
touch common laboratory animals and learn how those animals help
improve
the health of both humans and other animals.
· For more information contact Patsy
Boehler,
Executive Director at patsy@ethosinc.org or visit the ETHOS website
www.ethosinc.org
Pre Vet Club Advisor:
FLSC Associate Director, Kay Stewart, serves as
the
Pre Vet Club advisor. In this capacity she is able to assist
students
with curriculum selection, work experience requirements, and the
application
process for veterinary school. Contact FLSC if you are interested
in becoming a veterinarian and are a high school
senior or enrolled at the University of Notre
Dame.
· For more information contact Kay
Stewart,
RVT, RLATG, CMAR. at phone: 631-6086 or e-mail her at
Stewart.1@nd.edu
Freimann Life Science Center can be contacted
at :
e-mail: ndflsc.ndflsc.1@nd.edu
phone: 574-631-6085
FAX : 574-631-4519
Last Updated 1/5/09
