1-B. Science Session

Youth Scientific Literacy Across ANR

This session will begin with a presentation by Dr. Tom Pickerell, Senior Science Manager for Seafood Watch, the sustainable seafood program at the Monterey Bay Aquarium.  Dr. Pickerell will link his talk to topics and issues discussed during the Global Food Systems Forum and “connect the dots” relative to youth scientific literacy, involved citizenship, and workforce preparedness. This will be followed by “lightning talks” given by ANR personnel highlighting work UC ANR is doing to address youth scientific literacy, and short presentations on two Revolution of Responsibility projects that involve 4-H youth engaged in service learning efforts related to UC ANR strategic initiatives. The session will conclude with a short panel discussion.

Moderator: Martin Smith, CE Specialist in the Departments of Human Ecology and Population Health & Reproduction at UC Davis

• A Scientifically Literate Public: How You can Protect the Oceans and Feed the World—Tom Pickerell, Senior Science Manager, Monterey Bay Aquarium
• Lightning Talks
  Latonya Harris, California 4-H Youth Development Program
  Rose Hayden-Smith, Leader, Sustainable Food Systems Strategic Initiative
  Marcel Horowitz, CE Advisor in Yolo County                                          
  Jessica Linnell, UC Davis
  Lynn Schmitt-McQuitty, CE Advisor in Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties
  Martin Smith, CE Specialist in the Departments of Human Ecology and Population Health & Reproduction at UC Davis
  Steven Worker, California 4-H Youth Development Program

Planning Subcommittee: Martin Smith, Chair, Dorina Espinoza and members of the Youth Science Literacy Program Team