05/11/2022
By Shanna Thompson

Are you or someone you know looking for ways to combine art and science to engage youth? Now’s your chance to become a Cool Science Mentor!

Our workshops are for adults who work with at least 10 youth in grades K-12 in Massachusetts, Southern New Hampshire, Kansas, or Missouri. We provide the art materials and supplies. Win-win!

Five Cool Science workshop opportunities will be offered this summer:

In-Person Workshops (8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.)
June 17, 2022, Kansas City, MO
June 18, 2022, Topeka, KS
June 24, 2022, Worcester, MA
June 24, 2022, Lowell, MA

Online Workshop 3-Part Workshop Series
August 8-11, 2022 Via Zoom
5 - 6:30 p.m. (Eastern)/4 - 5:30 p.m. (Central)

During this workshop series, you will learn how to educate youth about the science of extreme weather through artistic expression. You will enhance your understanding of both science and art, which will help you become a better youth mentor. And you will learn about our exciting art contest for youth!

BONUS! Workshop participants will receive:

  • Art and science resources
  • Art supplies and lesson materials
  • A pro-rated stipend of up to $200 based on the number of submissions to the Cool Science Art Contest* (Please note: Returning mentors have different stipend rates than new mentors)

*Mentors who attend either one in-person workshop or all three online workshop sessions and submits a copy of their accordion book will receive $50. Trained mentors will also receive $15 for each mentee that submits a piece of artwork, an artist statement, and an accordion book to the Cool Science Art Contest, up to a maximum of $150. All stipends will be paid after the contest submission deadline has passed.

You will also get a chance to provide feedback in surveys and focus groups for the project’s evaluation, if you are interested.

Space is limited. Apply now by May 31, 2022. Applicants will be notified of their acceptance by June 3, 2022.

You may contact Shanna Rose Thompson or 978-934-4641 if you have further questions.

Cool Science is funded by the National Science Foundation.