Data to Action - How BioBus Drives Community Science and Education
BioBus brings science to the people! We support the local community to explore science and answer the research questions that matter to them. Novel scientific data generated by our students and community scientists contributes to several citywide databases and initiatives, increasing public understanding of environmental issues across the city. In this talk I will present several examples of BioBus's community science initiatives, and discuss how we support the next generation of problem solvers.
About Christine
Christine Marizzi, Ph.D, Director of Community Science, Harlem, graduated from the University of Vienna, Austria, with a Ph.D. in Genetics. With 14+ years in national and international science education, she dedicates her time, energy and intellect to build frameworks that help students realize their greatest potential in STEM fields and provide traditionally under-represented minorities with multiple entry points to academic and professional careers in STEM disciplines. She frequently consults on best practices for student-centered, place-based science education, and serves as scientific reviewer for international journals, funding agencies and science centers. Her deep interest in biological systems and data visualization also led to several critically acclaimed projects at the intersection between technology, art, and science with a wide range of collaborators. Her current position at BioBus allows her to combine her extensive training in science with her passion for science communication and outreach in a nonprofit environment.
The talk will be in English
Join us in person at BioClub Tokyo or via Zoom at https://zoom.bioclub.tokyo