{"id":2413,"date":"2018-07-25T23:38:30","date_gmt":"2018-07-25T23:38:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thunderofwade.com\/blog\/?p=2413"},"modified":"2018-07-25T23:38:30","modified_gmt":"2018-07-25T23:38:30","slug":"doomed-from-the-start-stem-folder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thunderofwade.com\/blog\/2018\/07\/25\/doomed-from-the-start-stem-folder\/","title":{"rendered":"doomed from the start, STEM folder"},"content":{"rendered":"

The UA webteam has been working on making our website more accessible since, well, since we started. \u00a0We\u2019ve made some recent big pushes and have a good plan in place to keep those efforts moving forward and engage the rest of the campus community. <\/span><\/p>\n

But, since this is a big issue, the Powers That Be also decided we needed a committee to create a policy. \u00a0And I got volunteered to be on the committee. <\/span><\/p>\n

Sigh.<\/span><\/p>\n

And because I\u2019m me, I had an overview prepared with notes and a timeline – in case I was called on to contribute. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Good thing too since I was called on right at the start. \u00a0I gave my overview with appropriate levels of detail in a well organized and comprehensive manner.<\/span><\/p>\n

Which was a huge mistake. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Since this is an official Ad-Hoc committee, it needed a Chair, a Vice-Chair, and a Secretary. \u00a0When it came time to elect those, the room went deathly silent. You could have heard a pin drop onto the carpet.<\/span><\/p>\n

Finally, someone spoke up and nominated me.<\/span><\/p>\n

Shit. <\/span><\/p>\n

I managed to hedge enough to get someone to volunteer to be a co-chair with me. \u00a0And of the people in the room, I guess I was the best to lead up the effort. And I\u2019m also hoping I get a policy drafted quick and then shut things down.<\/span><\/p>\n

But, still, the fact that no one – at all – wanted anything to do with leading the group suggests that committees are frequently dread-generators. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

After the meeting, my nominator apologized – but said I was always so helpful. \u00a0That, along with being prepared, were likely my downfalls. So, I made a listserv, sent out some links, and will be talking with the co-chair on Operation: Shut This Puppy Down.<\/span><\/p>\n

Dang it. \u00a0Still competent. <\/span><\/p>\n

———————–<\/span><\/p>\n

In better volunteer news, I got asked to participate in a summer camp project. \u00a0A few weeks ago, I met with a staff member in the graduate school about a website they wanted to do. \u00a0We talked about other things as well and she remarked about the origami I have in my office.<\/span><\/p>\n

Earlier this week, she contacted me again about a very small STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) summer camp they are starting – and would I be available to teach the kids some origami?<\/span><\/p>\n

Absolutely. <\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s a small group – 5-6 sixth graders – and only for a \u00bd hour. \u00a0But, could be something that grows over time. (and way easier than a steady stream of very little kids for 5 hours like the Maker Faire)<\/span><\/p>\n

I\u2019m planning on teaching them the crane – with flapping wings – and talk about scale. \u00a0Then a demo of the wreath and how the angles relate to the number of modules. Then we\u2019ll build a cube or two and if there\u2019s time, a shape that starts like the crane and then goes in another direction.<\/span><\/p>\n

Topography, geometry, spatial perceptions. Yep, I think I\u2019ve got the STEM covered.<\/span><\/p>\n

So, that\u2019s coming up in a couple of weeks and I\u2019ll get my materials and demos ready. \u00a0Might even do a lesson plan. AND I\u2019ll get included in their National Science Foundation (NSF) write up. <\/span><\/p>\n

SCIENCE, bitches!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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