[Plsfaculty] FW: Volunteers Needed for Tucson Festival of Books: Science City

[Tanya Quist]

On behalf of the Plant Sciences Recruiting and Outreach committee, I'm
forwarding information regarding opportunities for outreach at the upcoming
Festival of Books. If you would like to volunteer or if you have an exhibit
or a hands-on activity for plant science outreach, you may consider
participation in the festival of Book's Science City. More information can
be found below or at: http://tucsonfestivalofbooks.org/item/show/340403

 

Best,

Tanya

 

From: Ravi Palanivelu [mailto:rpalaniv at ag.arizona.edu] 
Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2012 6:23 PM
To: Tanya Quist
Subject: FW: Volunteers Needed for Tucson Festival of Books: Science City

 

Hi Tanya,

This is another opportunity we could participate if there are enough
volunteers. I think CALS is also involved. 

Thanks
Ravi
--
Dr. Ravishankar Palanivelu
Assistant Professor

Shipping address: 
303B Forbes
P.O.Box 210036
School of Plant Sciences
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ 85721-0036

Office: 441E, Marley Building
Office Phone: 520-626-2229
Fax: 520-621-7186

Lab: 418, 420 Marley Building
Lab Phone: 520-621-9567
Web: http://www.ag.arizona.edu/research/ravilab/



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Conversation: Volunteers Needed for Tucson Festival of Books: Science City
Subject: FW: Volunteers Needed for Tucson Festival of Books: Science City

Tucson Festival of Books is taking place on the University of Arizona Campus
March 10th-11th, 9:00am-5:30pm daily. The UA College of Science and Bio5
Institute have partnered to offer a diverse array of hands-on science
activities and exhibits, called the Tucson Festival of Books: Science City.
Multiple thematic tents and stages spanning the exciting world of science
and technology will engage visitors of all ages as they experience the
connection between their daily lives and advances of science in venues such
as the Brain & Body, Science of Food, Natural World, Space and Light, and
many others.



How can you be part of this exciting event? Volunteer! Be a part of bringing
the world of science to our community by volunteering in Science City at
this year's Tucson Festival of Books! We need volunteers to help with all
aspects of Science City. There are a variety of opportunities available.
Scroll down to find a complete listing of volunteer jobs. 



Training will be provided for volunteers at the Science City Volunteer
Orientations. To make sure you are prepared and feel comfortable for your
role(s), it is expected that all volunteers attend one of the two scheduled
Orientations. Science City Volunteer Orientations will be held at UA
Flandrau Science Center at the following times:

               Thursday, March 1st, 5:30pm-7:00pm (It's not too late to
attend!)

               Thursday, March 8th, 5:30pm-7:00pm



How do I sign up to volunteer at Science City? Send an email to Kellee
Hanson, kelleeh at email.arizona.edu. Please include the following information
in your email:
.         Your name
.         Your email address
.         Your phone number
.         Volunteer job(s) of your choice
.         Day(s) and time(s) of preferred shift(s)
.         The date of which Science City Volunteer Orientation you plan to
attend

Volunteer jobs are filling quickly, so make sure to sign up by emailing
Kellee Hanson as soon as possible!



VOLUNTEER JOBS



Shifts for volunteer jobs are as follows, unless otherwise noted:


.         Saturday March 10th,   8:30am - 1:00pm   &   1:00pm - 5:30pm
.         Sunday March 11th,   8:30am - 1:00pm   &   1:00pm - 5:30pm

Please note March 10-11 is the first weekend of Spring Break for UA students
and many others in the Tucson area.



SHUTTLE STOP

Provide visitors with assistance and direction in accessing free tours,
including tours of the UA Mirror Lab, Museum of Optics and the Physics
Carbon Dating lab. The Shuttle Stop is also the information hub for Science
City. Assist visitors in locating Science City programs and activities and
answer general questions regarding the festival.



SURPRISE ME

If you are excited about helping, but don't have a strong preference for a
particular job, this may be the role for you! Flexibility and willingness to
help where the need is greatest is the key. Responsibilities may include
being assigned in any of the volunteer roles, where additional volunteer
support has been identified.



CONTENT SPECIALISTS

Assist exhibitors with their hands-on activities by leading activities,
answering content specific questions, providing demonstrations and more!
Specialized content-training, in addition to the Science City Volunteer
Orientation, is required for this volunteer role.Dates and times for
specialized training vary depending on the activity. Volunteer matches for
these positions will occur on an individual basis. Experience and background
of interested volunteers will be taken into consideration. Volunteer match
decisions are made at the discretion of the exhibitors and UA Science. If
you are interested a Content Specialist volunteer role, email Kellee Hanson
a brief description of your experience and the exhibit and shift you're
interested in from the list below.



Arizona Project WET

If you enjoy interacting with kids and have an interest in the relationship
between water and our ecosystem, this may be a good fit for you! Help kids
learn about water in our ecosystem by helping to facilitate three
interactive activities: Ground Water Flow Model, Water Cycle Activity, and a
Watershed Model. Experience in Hydrology is helpful, but not required.



Space Imagery Center, Lunar & Planetary Lab & OSIRIS REx

Explain 3D images from the Solar System to visitors. Provide basic
information to visitors about OSIRIS REx and help children complete word
search & crossword puzzles designed to teach them about OSIRIS REx. Some
knowledge in Lunar & Planetary Science is required.



USDA-ARS Carl Hayden Honey Bee Research Center

Engage visitors in learning about the world of honey bees by providing basic
information and answering questions as visitors stop to watch the activity
of a live bee hive! Expertise in bees is not required.

Shifts: SUNDAY ONLY,  1:00pm - 5:30pm



AZ Poison & Drug Information Center

Guide an interactive activity that teaches awareness about Tylenol, and help
keep live critters (contained within displays of course!) and visitors safe
and happy by ensuring the displays aren't handled or disturbed.



UA Lego Robotics Outreach Club

Engage kids in the fun side of math and science by assisting with
facilitation of two interactive activities using live, automated LEGO
robots! An interest in robots is required, but expertise is not.



Rain Log

Provide visitors with information about RainLog.org  <http://RainLog.org/>
<http://RainLog.org/>  and how they can get involved. RainLog.org
<http://RainLog.org/> <http://RainLog.org/>  is a network of more than 2,300
people across Arizona and the Southwest with backyard rain gauges who report
data via a website to produce precipitation maps used by drought monitors,
researchers and state and local agencies.  No experience necessary.

Shifts:  SATURDAY ONLY,   8:30am - 1:00pm   &   1:00pm - 5:30pm



Sky Island Alliance

Help visitors learn about animal track characteristics by matching tracks to
photos of regional animals. Assist children in making their very own animal
tracks using track molds. Background in Wildlife or Conservation Biology
required.



Mt. Lemmon Sky Center

Provide visitors with general information about meteorites while they have
the opportunity to touch and examine different types of meteorites. Engage
visitors in an interactive infrared camera display as they "see" wavelengths
of light that are not visible to the human eye. Background in Astronomy,
Physics or Geology is required.



Jr. BIOTECH

Help facilitate a variety of interactive activities, including a Twizzlers
DNA model, all designed to help kids learn about the science of genetics.
Background in Molecular & Cellular Biology required.



Marine Awareness Conservation Society

Provide visitors with general information about fish diversity as they
examine and hold preserved marine organisms including a spiny dog-fish
shark, sting-rays and more! Background in Marine Biology is helpful.

Shifts: SUNDAY ONLY,   8:30am - 1:00pm   &   1:00pm - 5:30pm



Kartchner Caverns State Park

Introduce visitors to the wonders of Kartchner Caverns State Park. Engage
children in learning about bats as they create their very own bat finger
puppets. Experience in Spelunking required.



Tucson Festival of Books: Science City would not be possible without your
help! We appreciate your consideration and we hope you are as excited to
volunteer at Science City as we are to have you join the 2012 Science City
Team!





Kellee Hanson

Volunteer Coordinator

College of Science

The University of Arizona

P.O. Box 210077

Tucson, AZ 85721

Rm 935A, Gould Simpson Bldg

(520) 621-4047

kelleeh at email.arizona.edu











 


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