S.Thelen-Science Fair proposal

UO INQUIRY FAIR: A PARTY FOR THE MIND

2016 Exploring the Science of Play

Portland, Oregon | Eugene, Oregon

“ Nothing exists in a vacuum in the real world or in a school. It only makes sense when we try to approach problems from multiple perspectives.

” It is the tension between creativity and skepticism that has produced the stunning unexpected findings of science.”

— CARL SAGAN

UO INQUIRY FAIR: A PARTY FOR THE MIND2016 Exploring the Science of Play

Inspire

Engage

Globally—Over 100 large-scale Inquiry events take place every year.

“ Researchers have now tracked the areas of the brain that light up and shutoff when jazz pianists are improvising”


What is an Inquiry Fair?

What happens at an Inquiry Fair?

Who attends an Inquiry Fair?

Where does an Inquiry Fair take place?

What do science and play have in common?


STAFFING—THE TEAM

Manifesto Agency with Maureen Bernadelli

Viva! Events Management

Montoya - MoxieWorks

Asbury Design with Libby Tower


STEERING AND ADVISORY COMMITTEES

Invest in the people within the UO community, local and statewide leaders for guidance and collaboration for shared success.


WHO WE TALKED TO

Individuals and organizations, thought leaders in science, education, arts, technology, sports, and business.

Canvassed the public, private and government sectors


TOPICS

Playing with a Scientist

What will it be like to Play in Space?

How the Brain plays

How the body plays—the Science of Human Movement


COLLABORATORS AND RESOURCES Extensive engagement from UO Science STEM and STEAM communities Corporations who innovate and reflect

“science of play.” Contribute at levels insuring success and

positive exposure for the UO


EVENTS – PORTLAND Evening – Donor with DuckX @ Crystal Ballroom or Portland Art Museum (PAM) Day – Inquiry Fair activities White Stag, PAM,

and other locations outdoor-indoor

EVENTS - EUGENE

Day – Inquiry Fair activities UO campus indoor- outdoor options. Donor event and DuckX (EMU ballroom)


BUDGET Staff $ 48,000.00Contracted Services $240,000.00Event Related Expenses (Direct) $ 57,500.00Contingency $ 25,000.00Projected Total $370,500.00Sponsorship support cash (non-venue related) -$60,000.00Balance $310,500.00


Why now?

Questions

Thank you!

S.Thelen-Science Fair proposal

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