A ‘Chemistry Science Investigation:Dognapping’ workshop (termed CSI:Dognapping) has been designed to: (i) target and inspire 3rd - 5th grade level students where they will view themselves as “Junior Scientists” before they enter middle school when career decisions are made, (ii) enable hands-on experience in fundamental scientific concepts, (iii) increase public interaction with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics personnel by providing face-to-face opportunities that cannot be achieved in a classroom, (iv) give teachers a pathway forward for scientific resources, (v) meet the New Mexico K–5 Science Benchmark Performance Standards, and (vi) most importantly, have FUN! Survey results (before, after, and longer) indicate that after attending the workshop, the information presented on several key scientific concepts is retained for up to 2 months. This workshop has been performed over 12 years and won a 2015 ChemLuminary Award for Outstanding Kids & Chemistry Program (Central New Mexico Local Section). This talk will describe the program in detail.

Chemistry science investigation: Dognapping. A workshop to inspire STEM students

256th National Meeting (2018)

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