Beyond the Revolution Episode 3- Science and Education with Katherine Blanchard

Our guest: Katherine Blanchard : The Assistant Division Director of Professional Services, Smithsonian Science Education Center Episode topic: Intersection of Science and Community Building What we discuss: How does the Science Education Center fit into the rest of the Smithsonian? Why is it important to combine science and history? Multi-displinary Importance of community collaboration. Finding the places you CAN make change How do we move past the discovery phase into action? Why is it important to think about sustainability in relation to America 250 Connect to our Wish wall - You think about "what we want our shared future to be" Building a better (global future) future; beyond just the continental U.S. UN Sustainable development goals Smithsonian Science for Global Goal Guides Global goals - local connection Talk about how to engage people in STEM/ Sustainable development & Social issues Sustainability mindsets? Similar to Made by Us Civic Superhero (Nurturers, Connectors, Amplifiers, Defenders) NESST- connect science education community Building sustainable communities - connections to blue and green spaces