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SNIPPETS SERIES
Why are Museum Collections Important to Science?
About the Talk with Saebyul Choe
Do you remember collecting rocks as a kid? Have you been in a museum and wondered how those samples got there and what they are used for? These samples are often from obscure locations, and are collected by teams of scientists and technicians, a very expensive process. How can the scientific community sustainably tap into existing collections and resources? In this talk, Saebyul Choe will explore the behind-the-scenes of geological collections in museum and research settings, and how these collections are used by researchers for FAIR and Open Data.
Cost: FREE for all teachers
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TUE, 12/2/25, 4:00 PM EST
Parasites, Primates, and People: Unraveling Infectious Disease
Join Dr. Megan C Henriquez to learn about the factors that drive patterns of parasitic infection in wild animal populations. We’ll explore field and lab techniques, important infectious disease strategies, and recent findings that you can bring back to your students!
About the SNIPPETS Series
SNIPPETS (STEM News, Innovation, and Professional Practice – Educator and Teacher Series) is a chance for STEMteachersNYC members to meet and talk with professional researchers, scientists, technicians, and others involved in current research and development projects. Think of it as part seminar series and part current events. Learn a little (a snippet, if you will!) about exciting people and projects that you may then share with your students, colleagues, friends/family, or that you may just ponder and revel in on your own. When inviting speakers, we are aiming for diversity in fields, backgrounds, educational and employment levels to represent the full spectrum of professionals. Presentations will be short, and plenty of Q&A time will be available. And importantly, attendees do not have to prepare anything – just register and show up with your inquisitive hat on.