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Casper Mountain Science School A Model for Partnerships and Innovation. Kathy Dolan Chair, Board of Trustees, Casper College Susan Miller Chair, Central Wyoming BOCES Trustee, Casper College Walt Nolte, Ph.D. President, Casper College Evert Brown
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Casper Mountain Science SchoolA Model for Partnerships and Innovation Kathy Dolan Chair, Board of Trustees, Casper College Susan Miller Chair, Central Wyoming BOCES Trustee, Casper College Walt Nolte, Ph.D. President, Casper College Evert Brown Director, Casper Mountain Science School;Biology Faculty, Casper College
AboutCasper College Walt Nolte, Ph.D. President
Development of the CMSS Idea Evert Brown, Ph.D. Director, Casper Mountain Science School;Biology Faculty, Casper College
The Situation • “Our society is teaching young people to avoid direct experience in nature.”Richard Louv • “I like to play indoors better ‘cause that’s where all the electric outlets are.”San Diego fourth-grader • “I have lived in Casper all my life, and I’ve never been on Casper Mountain before, this place is neat.”CasperGraduatingSenior • “I’m uncomfortable teaching in the outdoors, you never know what will happen.”Education major
Learning …a change of behavior or abilities based upon experiences…
Existing Community Partnerships Kathy Dolan Chair, Board of Trustees, Casper College
History ofCasper Mountain Science School Susan Miller Chair, Central Wyoming BOCES Trustee, Casper College
The CMSS Today Evert Brown, Ph.D. Director, Casper Mountain Science School;Biology Faculty, Casper College
Program Design • College Students • Casper College • University of Wyoming • Student Conservation Association • District Students • Local Partners • BOCES • Girl Scouts • County • Planetarium