Aquatic Stewardship Education in Theory and Practice

2007 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Federal Government ◽  
Environmentally Friendly ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Environmental Responsibility ◽  
Recreational Boating ◽  
Outreach Programs ◽  
Education And Outreach

Abstract.—This study provides an overview of the recreational boating industry’s contributions to aquatic stewardship and environmental responsibility. It provides a thorough analysis of the boating industry’s efforts to promote responsible recreation through the promotion of education and outreach programs, the development and marketing of new, environmentally friendly products, and the cooperative efforts of the industry to work in conjunction with state and federal government to institute policies that protect the environment.

scholarly journals Inclusive Work Practices: Turnover Intentions Among LGBT Employees of the U.S. Federal Government

2018 ◽  
Vol 49 (4) ◽  
pp. 482-494 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meghna Sabharwal ◽  
Helisse Levine ◽  
Maria D’Agostino ◽  
Tiffany Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Federal Government ◽  
Turnover Intentions ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Turnover Rates ◽  
Workplace Practices ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The U.S ◽  
Workplace Inclusion ◽  
The Invisible

The federal government lags behind in progressive civil rights policies in regard to universal workplace antidiscrimination laws for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Americans. The slow progress matters to inclusionary workplace practices and the theory and practice of public administration generally, as recognition of LGBT rights and protection are constitutive of representative bureaucracy and promoting social equity. This study examines the turnover intention rates of self-identified LGBT employees in the U.S. federal government. Using the Office of Personnel Management’s inclusion quotient (IQ), and 2015 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS), we identify links in the relationships between workplace inclusion and turnover outcomes among LGBT individuals. We also examine the impact of agency type on LGBT turnover rates based on Lowi’s agency classification type. Key findings suggest that LGBT employees express higher turnover intentions than those that identify as heterosexuals/straight, and LGBT employees who perceive their agencies as redistributive or communal are less likely to experience turnover intentions. However, an open and supportive workplace environment had a positive impact on turnover, suggesting that to implement effective structural change in an organization’s culture of inclusion, public sector managers must do more than merely “talk the talk.” This finding is also suggestive of LGBT employees’ desire to avoid the stigma of being LGBT and hide their identities. Institutions must heed the invisible and visible identities of their employees to be truly inclusive. Workplace practices that acknowledge the invisible and visible identities of their employees are a positive step toward real workplace inclusion.

The organizations for space education and outreach programs in the Republic of Korea

2011 ◽  
Vol 69 (7-8) ◽  
pp. 730-736 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeongwon Lee ◽  
Hyun-Jung Jo ◽  
Jae Dong Choi
Keyword(s):  
Republic Of Korea ◽  
Outreach Programs ◽  
Education And Outreach ◽  
The Republic

scholarly journals Session 21.7 – Education Programs Promoting Light Pollution Awareness and IYL2015

2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (A29A) ◽  
pp. 490-499
Author(s):  
Constance E. Walker
Keyword(s):  
Public Education ◽  
United Nations ◽  
Natural Environment ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
Light Pollution ◽  
Education Programs ◽  
Global Society ◽  
Outreach Programs ◽  
The World ◽  
Education And Outreach

AbstractBy proclaiming the IYL2015, the United Nations recognized the importance of light and light based technology in the lives of the citizens of the world and for the development of global society on many levels. Light and application of light science and technology are vital for existing and future advances in many scientific areas and culture. Light is a key element in astronomy: as astronomers, it is what we study and makes our science possible, but it is also what threatens our observations when it is set-off from the ground (light pollution). The UN-designated year 2015 represented a magnificent and unique opportunity for the global astronomical community to disseminate these messages and raise the awareness of the importance and preservation of dark skies for heritage and the natural environment.As such, the International Year of Light served as a launching pad for several projects during 2015. Two other projects with equally as impressive programs are highlighted and begin the narrative for this section on public education and outreach programs on light pollution issues and solutions.

What Difference Does a Museum Make? TE Papa's Contribution to the New Zealand Economy

2005 ◽  
Vol 117 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lorna Kaino
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
General Public ◽  
Visitation Rate ◽  
Outreach Programs ◽  
Business People ◽  
Cultural Milieu ◽  
Education And Outreach ◽  
Business Practitioners

Te Papa museum opened in Wellington, New Zealand in 1998. This paper examines its impact on economic growth in Wellington and New Zealand. It argues that Te Papa's outstanding achievements in visitation numbers and reception have been pivotal to the transformation of Wellington into an attractive tourist, leisure and working destination. Te Papa's exogenous wealth has been considerably boosted by a high overseas visitation rate. In addition, its popular, accessible exhibition programs, augmented by extensive education and outreach programs to arts and education institutions, business people and the general public, have provided a cultural milieu that attracts both arts and business practitioners to Wellington.

scholarly journals Education and engagement: key elements to achieve and maintain a world free of chemical weapons

2017 ◽  
Vol 89 (2) ◽  
pp. 197-204 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alejandra G. Suárez
Keyword(s):  
Common Good ◽  
Chemistry Education ◽  
Chemical Weapons ◽  
Ethical Guidelines ◽  
Outreach Programs ◽  
Chemical Weapons Convention ◽  
Awareness Raising ◽  
Education And Outreach ◽  
Work Education

AbstractEducation and outreach are long term strategic tools for the implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) that actively promote the peaceful use of chemistry. Thousands of new chemicals are reported every day; which can render enormous benefits for the common good. However, as with any science, there is always the possibility that chemistry may be misused as it has been done in the past. This work will refer to preliminary initiatives undertaken to address awareness-raising about the multiple uses of chemical substances and the potential dual -use of scientific knowledge which are being implemented in different levels of chemistry education and public outreach programs. The OPCW has placed a priority on education and engagement with the development of tools and materials relevant to the Convention; we will describe these tools and the regional and national meetings that were organized to highlight the incorporation of the CWC’s issues into the chemical curricula in South America. The paper will give special consideration to The Hague Ethical Guidelines, another initiative to support a culture of responsibility in the chemical sciences and to guard against the misuse of chemistry. These guidelines were recently formulated by an international group of chemistry practitioners and serve as a set of elements to engage scientists in the ethical dimensions of their work. Education and outreach to future generations to promote the peaceful uses of chemistry is an essential part of achieving the goal of a world free of chemical weapons.

scholarly journals A New Zealand National Outreach Program – Inspiring Young Girls in Humanitarian Engineering

2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jane Goodyer ◽  
Ishani B. Soysa
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Social Benefits ◽  
Outreach Program ◽  
Outreach Programs ◽  
Young Girls ◽  
The Social ◽  
Humanitarian Engineering

The representation of women in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education and professions fall far short of their representation in other various disciplines. Finding ways to increase underrepresented populations in STEM fields continues to be a major initiative in education. Outreach programs that demonstrate the social benefits of engineering are an effective way to engage students’ interest and enhance their understanding of the theory and practice of science and engineering. This paper describes the design of an outreach program that provided a learning experience on the nature of engineering (via community service activities) to school girls aged 10 to 13 years in New Zealand. The objective of the program was to raise aspirations of young girls to pursue a career in engineering, by demonstrating the social benefits of engineering and thus develop enthusiasm for STEM subjects applied in the context of humanitarian engineering. The strategies for improving similar outreach programs and the lessons learned are also discussed.

scholarly journals Unraveling Attributes of COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy in the U.S.: A Large Nationwide Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sean McCabe ◽  
Elizabeth Adrianne Duque Hammershaimb ◽  
David Cheng ◽  
Andy Shi ◽  
Derek Shyr ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Income ◽  
Vaccine Hesitancy ◽  
Protective Measures ◽  
Nationwide Study ◽  
Outreach Programs ◽  
Diversity And Inclusion ◽  
Geographical Regions ◽  
National Response ◽  
Education And Outreach ◽  
To Receive

SARS-CoV-2 vaccines are powerful tools to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, but vaccine hesitancy threatens these vaccines' effectiveness. To address COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and ensure equitable distribution, understanding the extent of and factors associated with vaccine hesitancy is critical. We report the results of a large nationwide study conducted December 2020-January 2021 of 34,470 users from COVID-19-focused smartphone-based app How We Feel on their willingness to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Nineteen percent of respondents expressed vaccine hesitancy, the majority being undecided. Vaccine hesitancy was significant among females, younger people, minority and low-income communities, healthcare and essential workers, rural residents, geographical regions with higher COVID-19 burden, those who did not use protective measures, and those who did not receive COVID-19 tests. Our findings support the need for targeted efforts to develop education and outreach programs to overcome vaccine hesitancy and improve equitable access, diversity, and inclusion in the national response to COVID-19.

scholarly journals Patchworking Library Services for Invisiblized Youth

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rae-Anne Montague ◽  
Joseph A. Coyle
Keyword(s):  
Ad Hoc ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Local Context ◽  
Incarcerated Youth ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Detention Facility ◽  
Outreach Programs ◽  
Professional Interest

Librarians find themselves continuously challenged to provide a growing range of innovative services. In order to succeed, this complex task is grounded in local context and implemented based on the needs of users, be it students, patrons, clients, or community members. This article considers parameters of and discusses strategies for developing library services to meet the needs of incarcerated youth. How can librarians be effective in serving these young people who have been drawn into atypical realms, away from their communities, away from the Internet? There is a clear and urgent need to provide excellent library services to the approximately 60,000 youth incarcerated across the U. S. Currently, there are groups that emphasize services to these users. For example, Library Services for Youth in Custody (LSYC) is a professional interest group that focuses on providing a network to support these services. Other agencies are also involved, often as part of outreach programs, special projects, or on an ad-hoc basis. Together, these efforts result in a patchwork of services. In this case study, we draw on the experience of several dedicated individuals and groups that work to form a patchwork for building awareness, sharing resources, and meeting the informational needs of incarcerated youth. We critically consider these matters in theory and practice while reflecting back on the ten years of providing library services at a youth detention facility located in the U.S. Midwest; like many similar facilities, it has no librarian, no other library staff, and no regular library budget.

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