Does the poster help to communicate the importance of the research?
Amber: I think that this is part of what this poster award was about. I think one of the really important things in science, in general, is to be able to convey what you’re doing to the public and to other scientists. I really have a passion for the education and outreach side of science, especially towards the younger students. I enjoy giving lectures and these sorts of things to elementary and high school kids. I’ve been heavily involved in outreach projects here at ASU. We do a monthly astronomy open house, and I’ve been active in helping with that, in developing some new things to do at that. I’ve recently become involved with the Arizona Science Teachers Association and hope to be able to give some presentations and do those sorts of things for some schools around here before I graduate. Deana: What do you enjoy discussing with students? Amber: Usually when I do outreach projects, I’m talking about the actual science. Of course, it depends on the age of my listeners. When I was an
