
Adult STEM Programs in Your Library
As most of you know, there’s been increasing focus on engaging our communities in science.
The idea of science literacy has broadened to also include topics and issues related to technology, engineering, and math, and this combined focus is typically referred to as STEM. As you’ll see in the upcoming units, we’ll be using both terms – STEM and science – throughout the project.
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In many of the videos in this series, you’ll see excerpts from three sources.
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The Pushing the Limits library programs explore broad themes around the idea of science as an expression of humanity’s seemingly eternal impulse to push limits. By offering these programs, your library enhances its mission as a place where community members can come together and discuss science topics in an informal and non-threatening setting. Let’s take a deeper look at the public program series…
Overview of Pushing the Limits Program Series
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Before you move on in this orientation unit:
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Now that you’ve seen some of the Pushing the Limits public program materials, you’re probably wondering, “How do I put all of the pieces together and make these programs successful in my library?” That’s the goal of this professional development series. Let’s take a look…
About the Professional Development Series
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We’ll all work together to create a peer-led learning community that shares information and provides support as you learn more about planning and implementing STEM programs for adults in your community.
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