Madison Discovery

Contact Information

Dr. Kerry Cresawn

Contact Details

cresawko@jmu.edu

Description

In 2014, Dr. Kerry Cresawn developed a traveling life science outreach program called“Madison Discovery”, with the goal of peaking an early interest in science by making the science enrichment experiences often only available to select populations of students accessible to all students regardless of academic readiness, socioeconomic factors, language and cultural barriers. The bridge to her research and her work with K-12 students is her interest in preparing future K-12 science teachers. She teaches several biology content and pedagogy courses for future teachers and invites future biologists and future teachers to work collaboratively as part of Madison Discovery.

Web Presence

https://www.jmu.edu/biology/people/all-people/faculty/faculty-cresawnk.shtml

Involvement

Involves Students, Involves Faculty, Involves Staff, Involves Participants External to JMU

Scope

Hburg/Local/VA

Date

The program was developed in 2014.

Frequency

Ongoing (Currently in existence, year round)

Primary Focus of Program

Education PK-12

Areas of Engagement

Community Engagement, Engaged Learning

Format

Program

On/Off campus

Off campus