Scientists In Action

Connecting Students with Scientists

Grades 4–8

Students are linked with scientists as they broadcast live from their field sites or Museum labs. Scientists will share new discoveries, demonstrate field research techniques, and answer questions from students. This educational telepresence creates a “being there” experience for students as they receive a window into science careers. Students interact with and look over the shoulders of scientists who are conducting exciting, real world research.

  • 40-minute live broadcast where students ask questions directly to scientists.
  • A pre-visit video highlights the scientist’s work, familiarizing students with the content.
  • Connect from your classroom for free! Denver Public Schools connects via DPS TV. Other schools require IP video-conferencing equipment. The system must be tested two weeks in advance.

 

Scheduling

Participating in this electronic field trip is free at this time. Call 303.370.6097 or e-mail gianna.sullivan@dmns.org with questions. Session times are scheduled between 8:00 am – 3:00 pm, determined on a case by case basis.

Support of Scientists in Action provided by Ameriprise Financial, Inc.

  • LAMP: The Search for Lunar Water

    Thursday, December 10, 2009

    Joel Parker, PhD, from the Southwest Research Institute, will share data collected from the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Mission and the LAMP instrument, and possibly give clues as to whether ice is hidden in the dark craters of the moon.

  • Dating Ancient Peoples

    Thursday, January 28, 2010

    Stephen Nash, PhD, curator of archaeology, will give a virtual behind-the-scenes tour of archaeology collections and share his Mesa Verde research on tree-ring dating that leads to a better understanding of the Ancestral Puebloans of the Southwest.

  • Bugging You

    Friday, February 26, 2010

    Paula Cushing, PhD, curator of invertebrate zoology, will share her research on spider diversity, as well as some of the live spiders that aid in her research.

  • Life on Other Worlds

    Monday, March 8, 2010 (11 a.m. only)

    David Grinspoon, PhD, curator of astrobiology, will discuss planetary exploration, what we are learning about other worlds, and possible life on them.

  • Healthy, Unique You

    Friday, April 30, 2010
    FREE!

    Join Bridget Coughlin, PhD, deputy chief curator and curator of human health, for an inside look at your health, the mystery of genetic traits, and the science behind DNA.

  • Climate Change Then and Now

    Thursday, May 13, 2010

    Ian Miller, PhD, curator of paleontology, will broadcast from the field (weather permitting) to discuss how the fossil record provides data related to climate now and 75 million years ago.

Program Catalog

Featured

    Genghis Khan

    October 16, 2009–February 7, 2010

    Immerse your students in the treasures and stories of 13th-century Mongolia. The exhibition offers a unique adventure in the vast grassland of Central Asia, as it examines the culture, conquests, and legacy of one of history’s most intriguing characters. Reservations required.

    Expedition Health

    Visit our newest permanent exhibition, Expedition Health.  The Summit Science Stage in Expedition Health features engaging shows and health science demonstrations throughout the day.

    Home School Day

    Monday, October 26, 2009, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. 

    Museum Discovery from Genghis Khan to Expedition Health Home School Day is a flexibly structured, open-ended discovery opportunity designed to help home school students explore the Museum focusing on exhibitions Genghis Khan and Expedition Health.

Scholarships are available for bus reimbursements, programs at the Museum, and at your school.

Find out if your school is eligible.