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The following is a list of national
organizations that have agreed to
participate in the outreach for
THE SECRET LIFE OF THE BRAIN on
both the local and national levels. These
Outreach Partners share an interest in the
sciences and education, both formal and
informal, and have a particular concern
for reaching the underserved, especially
minorities and women. Each organization
has a unique perspective to offer and
different means to address the topics,
depending on their missions and
constituencies. Call or email the contact
person listed to get information about
local chapters or key members who may
collaborate with you on developing local
outreach.
These Outreach Partners may act as
- resources for scientific information
- resources on educational practices and techniques
- resources on health, educational, or community service organizations
- liaisons between public television stations and people or organizations engaged in
neuroscience and brain research
- partners in planning local events
- distributors of information about the
series and outreach through their chapters'
listserves, mailing lists, newsletters,
and web sites
In preparation for contacting Partners, organizers
should assess the needs of their own
communities to determine who are the key
people or organizations that can contribute to
the planning process. These will vary by
community. What are the successful informal
science educational programs in your
area? Can they act as liaisons in relating
informal educational outcomes to school curricula
by coordinating learning activities with
classroom science teachers' lesson plans?
Which agencies offer services unique to your
community, to target audiences, or to
disease-specific groups covered in the
series? Who are the leaders in neuroscience
and related fields who can speak to youth
and act as role models to inspire interest in
careers in the sciences? Do any businesses
in your area offer programs for employees
that address issues related to health? Are
there parenting or "Ready To Learn" programs
active in your community? Is your station or
organization currently involved in any outreach
or other programs related to science,
neuroscience or the disorders and issues
addressed in the series?
As broadcasters of THE SECRET LIFE OF
THE BRAIN, public television stations are key
to the success of this outreach campaign.
Call or email the Outreach Contacts at
Thirteen/WNET New York listed in the
Contact Information section to be connected
to your local public television station.
American Association for the
Advancement of Science (AAAS)
AAAS is the world's largest general science organization
and publisher of the peer-reviewed journal
Science. AAAS serves as an authoritative source for
information on the latest developments in science
and bridges gaps among scientists, policymakers
and the public to advance science and science education.
AAAS's mission is to further the work of scientists
and facilitate cooperation among them, foster
scientific freedom and responsibility, improve the
effectiveness of science in the promotion of human
welfare, advance education in science and increase
the public's understanding and appreciation of the
promise of scientific methods in human progress.
1200 New York Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20005-3920
Contact: Maria Sosa, Project Director
Tel: 202.326.6670
www.aaas.org
Association for the Education of
Teachers in Science (AETS)
AETS ia an organization to promote leadership in,
and support for those involved in, the professional
development of teachers of science. AETS serves
educators involved in the professional development
of teachers of science, including science teacher
educators, staff developers, college-level science
instructors, education policymakers, instructional
material developers, science supervisors/specialists/
coordinators, lead/mentor teachers, and all
others interested in promoting the development
of teachers of science.
College of Education
Dept. of Early Childhood Education
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA 30303
Contact: Molly Weinburgh, President
Tel: 404.651.2584
Fax: 404.651.1495
Email: mweinburgh@gsu.edu
Association of Science-Technology
Centers, Inc. (ASTC)
ASTC is an organization of science centers and
museums dedicated to furthering the public understanding
of science. ASTC encourages excellence
and innovation in informal science learning by serving
and linking its members worldwide and advancing
their common goals. Through a variety of programs
and services, ASTC provides professional
development for the science center field, promotes
best practices, supports effective communication,
strengthens the position of science centers within
the community at large, and fosters the creation of
successful partnerships and collaborations.
1025 Vermont Avenue, N.W., Suite 500
Washington, DC 20005-3516
Contact: Anna Perez-Pelaez
Tel: 202.783.7200
Fax: 202.783.7207
Email: info@astc.org
www.astc.org
Association for Women in Science (AWIS)
With a network of 72 local chapters, the Association
for Women in Science (AWIS), founded in 1971, is
the largest multi-disciplinary science organization for
women in the United States. The Association is
dedicated to achieving gender equity and full participation
for women in science, mathematics, engineering
and technology. AWIS works toward accomplishing
its goals through publishing, conducting
complete studies and projects aimed at encouraging
girls at a young age to begin studying the sciences,
and by developing measures and mechanisms to
meet the needs of women in the sciences at all levels
of education and employment. AWIS's mentoring
program is designed to encourage and retain
undergraduate and graduate women in science and
engineering. The program includes small group
meetings, large workshops with prominent speakers,
laboratory experience, and exposure to scientific
conferences.
National Office
1200 New York Avenue, N.W., Suite 650
Washington, DC 20005
Contact: Catherine Didion, Executive Director
Tel: 202.326.8940
Fax: 202.326-8960
Email: awis@awis.org
www.awis.org
Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Boys & Girls Clubs of America comprises a national
network of 2,800 neighborhood-based facilities annually
serving more than 3.5 million young people, primarily
from disadvantaged circumstances. Known as
"The Positive Place for Kids," Clubs provide guidance-
oriented programs on a daily basis for children
6-18 years old, conducted by a full-time professional
staff. Key programs emphasize character and leadership
development, education and career development,
health and life skills, the arts, and sports, fitness
and recreation.
National Headquarters
1230 West Peachtree Street NW
Atlanta, GA 30309
Contact: Judith J. Carter, M.Ed.,
Senior Vice President, Program Services
Tel: 404.487.5700
www.bgca.org
Indians into Medicine (INMED)
INMED is a comprehensive program offering educational
support for students from elementary through
professional school levels. An important aspect of
the program is the large concentration of Indian
health career students, over 100 each year, who participate
in INMED's academic year support program.
Another 100 Indian students attend INMED's annual
summer enrichment sessions at the junior high, high
school and medical preparatory levels, which bolster
participants' math and science backgrounds and
introduce them to health careers. INMED also prepares
students to enroll in nursing, clinical psychology,
and other health programs. INMED support services
include academic and personal support for college
and professional students, and assistance with
financial aid applications.
University of North Dakota School of Medicine
P.O. Box 9037
Grand Forks, ND 58202-9037
Contact: Eugene DeLorme, Director
Tel: 701.777.3037
Fax: 701.777.3277
www.med.und.nodak.edu/depts/inmed/home.htm
National Council of La Raza (NCLR)
The Washington, DC-based National Council of La
Raza (NCLR) is the largest constituency-based
national Hispanic organization in the U.S. and the
leading Hispanic advocacy organization. NCLR's 250
affiliates are all non-profit, Hispanic-serving organizations
in 38 states, the District of Columbia, and
Puerto Rico. NCLR has developed its own bilingual
math and science curriculum, Academia del Pueblo-Math
and Science (ADP-MAS), for use in informal
education settings, such as afterschool programs.
1111 19th Street, N.W., Suite 1000
Washington, DC 20036
Contact: Monique Miller, Supplemental Education
Coordinator
Tel: 202.776-1756
Fax: 202.776-1792
www.nclr.org
Society for Neuroscience (SFN)
The Society for Neuroscience is the world's largest
organization of scientists and physicians dedicated to
analyzing the nervous system and its role in everything
we do. The Society serves to bring together
scientists of various backgrounds in order to facilitate
the advance of research on the nervous system,
which leads to a better understanding of how the
brain works and new ways to treat nervous system
disorders. The Society is also concerned with informing
the general public about the progress and benefits
of neuroscience research and promoting education
in this field. Founded in 1970, the Society now
has over 25,000 members from the U.S.A., Canada,
and Mexico, and foreign members from many other
countries in the world. More than 10,000 scientific
reports, representing the latest research in the field,
are presented at each of the Society's annual meetings.
The Society publishes a major professional journal,
The Journal of Neuroscience, as well as a number
of publications for lay readers.
11 Dupont Circle, N.W. , Suite 500
Washington, DC 20036
Contact: Executive Director
Tel. 202.462.6688
Email: info@sfn.org
www.sfn.org
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