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Future evolution of LHO EPO
Fred Raab,
LIGO Hanford Observatory
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Top priority activities recommended by Local Educator Network
Bring public out to “touch and see” science in the making Help schools with teacher training, internships and school tours Help us integrate science research into science teaching Help the public to value the richness of science
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LIGO Public Outreach Last Year
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Projecting future growth from actual experience…
Potential Growth in LHO Attendance
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Interactive Exhibits at the Site
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Professional development: WSU-TC T&L 523, The Nature of Science
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Consolidating nearly a decade of partnership building…
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Public Science Programs
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Student/Family Science Programs
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Math Science Partnership: Professional Development
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I2U2: Distance Learning…
Fermilab
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LS-AMP: Promotion of Diversity
University ofWashington
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Timeline
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Contract design
Ground breaking
AdLIGO demolition
Grand opening
Proposal
