Parallel to my studies, I am an instructor for the Center for the Presentation of Science at the University of Chicago.

Also known as MSCOPE, this program is a collaboration between the Museum of Science and Industry, SciTech Hands-on Museum and the University of Chicago.

Each year we train a diverse group of graduate students in science communication and informal science education. MSCOPE brings together students from physics, social sciences, humanities, computer science and biology. Along with museum professionals, we guide the students through the process of exhibit design and train them to present scientific concepts to the broader public. Our goal is to develop innovative and compelling science-based exhibits and museum demonstrations.

Throughout the year, we spend part of our time discussing different theoretical and practical approaches in science museums. We also organize behind-the-scenes visits to many Chicago museums (the Field Museum, Spertus Museum, the Adler Planetarium, the Shed Aquarium, the Notebaert Nature Museum, Chicago Children's Museum).

Our main work however involves exhibit design, evaluations, prototyping and exhibit development. We develop hands-on exhibits, computer-based interactives and museum demonstrations. You can find more about our projects and who we are here.

I also coordinated the University of Chicago participation in the event "Physics Today for a Brighter Tomorrow" for Congressional Representatives and their staff. Along with Brenda López Silva, Sarah Case and Chaz Shapiro, we presented both our educational and scientific efforts from the University of Chicago. The reception, sponsored by the American Physical Society and the National Institute of Standards and Technology, took place in the Rayburn House Office Building near the Capitol on March 15th, 2006. More about this event on our report and an APS article.

:: Links ::
http://mps.uchicago.edu/

::Co-conspirators::
James Sweitzer
Brenda López Silva
Leo Kadanoff