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<strong>Title:</strong> Integrating Natural History Collections into Undergraduate Education: Creating the Resources and Growing the Community<br>
<strong>Presenter:</strong> Anna Monfils, Central Michigan University<br>
<strong>Date:</strong> September 21, 2016<span style="color:#1F497D"> </span><b>(This Wednesday!)</b>
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<strong>Time:</strong> 3:00-4:00pm ET<br>
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<b>Abstract</b>: Natural history collection specimens and associated data provide unique physical and virtual opportunities to engage students in the practice of science in authentic, place-based lessons. We will present information on how collections, and
the data associated with collections, can facilitate student learning and teach valuable skill sets necessary for the 21st century workforce. The talk will highlight ongoing efforts to engage students using museum data and provide examples of current educational
opportunities and existing educational modules. We will present results from recent surveys of students working in collections, collection professionals speaking to new skill sets needed for workforce training, and the collections community's insight on future
directions in the use of museums in undergraduate education. We will address challenges associated with implementing natural history collection modules into undergraduate education and introduce emerging collaborative efforts to incorporate specimens and associated
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<em>This is the first webinar in the series.<o:p></o:p></em></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Molly Phillips</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">iDigBio Education and Outreach Coordinator</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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