Session: Symposium--Communicating Science to the Public: Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?

Cosponsor: S11 Soils & Environmental Quality, S05 Pedology, S03 Soil Biology & Biochemistry, A05 Environmental Quality, A04 Extension Education, A01 Resident Education
Format: Symposium
Keywords: K-12, education, outreach, technology
Session Description: How we communicate our science to others influences how our science is perceived. It has been suggested that one of the reasons for the lack of student interest in soil science as an undergraduate major is the general public's lack of familiarity with the field. This session will provide examples and ideas for sharing 'soils" with audiences of all ages and experiences.