5  Outreach

Participating in outreach is a wonderful way to engage with the public and share the important work we do at the lab. Outreach is encouraged for all ABL Genetics staff. This includes anything from a formal NOAA event to simply visiting a classroom to teach kids about genetics. On this page you’ll find information about outreach events, instruction on how to reserve materials, and existing ideas you can add to!

5.1 Outreach Ideas

There are a number of local outreach opportunties such as:

• NOAA Live! Alaska
• Discovery Southeast
• Juneau STEAM Coalition
• Alaska Sea Week
• Sealaska Heritage

The AFSC Communications and Education Coordinator, Stori Oates will also regularly send out emails with opportunities to help with other outreach activities, such as helping out on a TSMRI tour, speaking on a career panel, or judging a local science fair. She is also always happy to talk about any new outreach ideas or materials you may have, and can put you in contact with local educators.

5.2 Outreach Materials

Stori Oates has outreach materials and activity kits available for use at local STEAM nights and other events. There are also some resources through the AFSC Communications division. There you can find banners and more general materials as well as fisheries specific supplies.

5.2.1 Reserving Outreach Materials

Email Stori Oates if you would like to borrow any of her outreach materials.

Visit the AFSC Education & Outreach page to see what else is available through the Communications division.

5.3 Record your Outreach Event

Record your outreach event here! This form can be completed before or after your event. Recording your event allows the center to track the types of activities staff are participating in, the materials needed/used, and summarize the number of people impacted by our combined efforts.

Thank you!

5.4 How to Host an Intern or Volunteer

Guidance and links for hosting an Intern can be found here.

Guidance and links for hosting a Student Volunteer and a Non-Student Volunteer/Guest Worker can be found here.

5.5 Presentations and Publications

One way to reach a broader audience and promote ABL Genetics research is through presentations and publications. Support for creating poster presentations is available through AFSC Graphics

All formal research documents that present data, results, discuss findings, or offer conclusions in which an author or coauthor cites AFSC affiliation are required to go through the Center’s Research Publication Tracking System (RPTS) review/approval process.