美国化学教育期刊论文Chemistry for the Public Our Challenge.pdf

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Chemistry for the Public: Our Challenge
David N. Harpp,* A. E. Fenster, and J. A. Schwarcz
Department of Chemistry, McGill University, Montreal H3A 2K6 Canada
ABSTRACT: This article summarizes our experience at McGill University in developing a strong connection not only with a large
number of students but also with the general public. This has led to the establishment of a cooperative team to deliver useful
information about chemistry and science broadly via the radio, television, the , lectures, articles, and courses.
KEYWORDS: General Public, Public Understanding/Outreach, Communication/Writing, Distance Learning/Self Instruction,
/Web-Based Learning, Multimedia-Based Learning
nasmuch as the year 2011 has been designated “The Interna- academic, another special university-funded position for the
Itional Year of Chemistry”, it is even more appropriate to Office’s director, and a third individual who is supported by soft
address the need for the public to understand and appreciate the money gained through donations from arm’s length supporters.
importance of chemistry in everyday life. It is a challenge that The soft money also supports a number of student interns who
requires continuous attention, taking on a variety of forms, participate in writing many of the documents that are made
including explanatory articles for newspapers and