CHED 1656 |
| The “Petits Débrouillards” – translate as “clever kids” - is the French part of a wide international network of non-profit associations dedicated to sharing science and the scientific method with the widest possible public. The vast majority of their efforts are directed at school-aged children, for whom they organize and mentor clubs and workshops, most notably in after-school or vacation time periods. “Cite Débrouillarde” – one might translate that as “smart city” – is an effort to develop scientific culture through week-long workshops which take place in the street, in public spaces notably in neighborhoods with high first or second generation immigrant populations or important economic difficulties. The presence of the program in public spaces results in a high implication of the adults who happen to pass by (parents, neighbors, etc.) in the children's exploration of the science all around them. In 2005, 60,000 children participated in the project. |
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Communicating Chemistry
1:30 PM-4:55 PM, Tuesday, March 27, 2007 McCormick Place North -- Room N227B, Level 2, Oral
Division of Chemical Education |