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There are Science Cafes all over the world that have scientists give talks to laypersons: sciencecafes.org Nerd Nite does the same thing, but with beer: nerdni
by squasher 15y ago
There are Science Cafes all over the world that have scientists give talks to laypersons: sciencecafes.org
Nerd Nite does the same thing, but with beer: nerdnite.com
Be a guest speaker at high schools in your area. Mike Merzenich graciously came to speak to my Neuroscience students, and they found it informative and inspiring.
Vi Hart does some really really neat math videos: http://vihart.com/ http://vihart.com/
Above all, practice talking math to non-mathies. Use lots and lots of analogies, and don't forget to tap into the enthusiasm that brought you to the field in the first place.
- impendia 15y agoDo you know how to be a guest speaker at high schools? Do you just cold call people?
- squasher 15y agoYes, you could do that. The department chair is probably your best bet. You could also network if you know any teachers. Are you in SF? It's nice if you can build a relationship between your institution and a school so you can have a sort of standing gig every few years. (Also note that some schools will totally love this and others might be unresponsive, so don't give up if the first one doesn't happen)