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IPSE: Internships in Public Science Education, University of Wisconsin - Madison

Formative Evaluation

Science Expeditions

Initial Formative Evaluation


April 2, 2005

Overhead view Liquid Crystals
IPSE interns presented pieces of their nanotechnology exhibits tovisitors. Visitors watched a video of a liquid crystal sensor at work.
Probe Microscopy Probe Microscopy
IPSE intern Gina Walejko introduces two young visitors to probe microscopy. IPSE intern Terra Theim watches as a visitor "becomes the probe microscope" and tries to guess the shape inside the box.
Overhead view Liquid Crystals
Visitors learn about probe microscopy and liquid crystals through hands-on, interactive experiences. IPSE intern Carie Holladay explains how heat causes liquid crystals to change orientation.

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