“Frozen-Ground Cartoons”: Permafrost comics as an innovative tool for polar outreach, education, and engagement
Abstract Permafrost occupies 20 million square kilometres of Earth’s high-latitude and high-altitude landscapes. These regions are sensitive to climate change and human activities; hence, permafrost research is of considerable scientific and societal importance. However, the results of this research...
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crcambridgeupr:10.1017/s0032247418000633 2024-06-23T07:56:02+00:00 “Frozen-Ground Cartoons”: Permafrost comics as an innovative tool for polar outreach, education, and engagement Bouchard, Frédéric Sansoulet, Julie Fritz, Michael Malenfant-Lepage, Julie Nieuwendam, Alexandre Paquette, Michel Rudy, Ashley C. A. Siewert, Matthias B. Sjöberg, Ylva Tanski, George Habeck, J. Otto Harbor, Jon 2018 http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0032247418000633 https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/S0032247418000633 en eng Cambridge University Press (CUP) https://www.cambridge.org/core/terms Polar Record volume 54, issue 5-6, page 366-372 ISSN 0032-2474 1475-3057 journal-article 2018 crcambridgeupr https://doi.org/10.1017/s0032247418000633 2024-05-29T08:09:54Z Abstract Permafrost occupies 20 million square kilometres of Earth’s high-latitude and high-altitude landscapes. These regions are sensitive to climate change and human activities; hence, permafrost research is of considerable scientific and societal importance. However, the results of this research are generally not known by the general public. Communicating scientific concepts is an increasingly important task in the research world. Different ways to engage learners and incorporate narratives in teaching materials exist, yet they are generally underused. Here we report on an international scientific outreach project called “Frozen-Ground Cartoons”, which aims at making permafrost science accessible and fun for students, teachers, and parents through the creation of comic strips. We present the context in which the project was initiated, as well as recent education and outreach activities. The future phases of the project primarily involve a series of augmented reality materials, such as maps, photos, videos, and 3D drawings. With this project we aim to foster understanding of permafrost research among broader audiences, inspire future permafrost researchers, and raise public and science community awareness of polar science, education, outreach, and engagement. Article in Journal/Newspaper permafrost Polar Record Cambridge University Press Polar Record 54 5-6 366 372 |
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Abstract Permafrost occupies 20 million square kilometres of Earth’s high-latitude and high-altitude landscapes. These regions are sensitive to climate change and human activities; hence, permafrost research is of considerable scientific and societal importance. However, the results of this research are generally not known by the general public. Communicating scientific concepts is an increasingly important task in the research world. Different ways to engage learners and incorporate narratives in teaching materials exist, yet they are generally underused. Here we report on an international scientific outreach project called “Frozen-Ground Cartoons”, which aims at making permafrost science accessible and fun for students, teachers, and parents through the creation of comic strips. We present the context in which the project was initiated, as well as recent education and outreach activities. The future phases of the project primarily involve a series of augmented reality materials, such as maps, photos, videos, and 3D drawings. With this project we aim to foster understanding of permafrost research among broader audiences, inspire future permafrost researchers, and raise public and science community awareness of polar science, education, outreach, and engagement. |
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Bouchard, Frédéric Sansoulet, Julie Fritz, Michael Malenfant-Lepage, Julie Nieuwendam, Alexandre Paquette, Michel Rudy, Ashley C. A. Siewert, Matthias B. Sjöberg, Ylva Tanski, George Habeck, J. Otto Harbor, Jon |
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Bouchard, Frédéric Sansoulet, Julie Fritz, Michael Malenfant-Lepage, Julie Nieuwendam, Alexandre Paquette, Michel Rudy, Ashley C. A. Siewert, Matthias B. Sjöberg, Ylva Tanski, George Habeck, J. Otto Harbor, Jon “Frozen-Ground Cartoons”: Permafrost comics as an innovative tool for polar outreach, education, and engagement |
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Bouchard, Frédéric Sansoulet, Julie Fritz, Michael Malenfant-Lepage, Julie Nieuwendam, Alexandre Paquette, Michel Rudy, Ashley C. A. Siewert, Matthias B. Sjöberg, Ylva Tanski, George Habeck, J. Otto Harbor, Jon |
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“Frozen-Ground Cartoons”: Permafrost comics as an innovative tool for polar outreach, education, and engagement |
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