Systems Thinking in Science Education and Outreach toward a Sustainable Future,Journal of Chemical Education

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Systems Thinking in Science Education and Outreach toward a Sustainable Future
Journal of Chemical Education ( IF 2.5 ) Pub Date : 2019-11-21 , DOI: 10.1021/acs.jchemed.9b00318
Jillian L. Blatti ₁ , John Garcia ₁ , Danyal Cave ₁ , Felix Monge ₂ , Anthony Cuccinello ₃ , Jennifer Portillo ₄ , Betsy Juarez ₅ , Ellen Chan ₄ , Frieda Schwebel ₆

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Systems thinking, interdisciplinary research projects, and creative problem solving are ways to frame modern chemistry curricula to inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, teachers, and citizens to use their skills and education to create a sustainable future. By integrating planetary boundaries, green chemistry, and the UN sustainable development goals, we use a systems thinking approach in undergraduate education and outreach to a range of diverse populations to drive discussion, exploration of scientific principles, and teach students how they can use chemistry to solve the distinctive challenges of the anthropocene. Interdisciplinary research projects employ critical thinking, problem solving, and creativity as part of the scientific method. Translating undergraduate research in nanotechnology, renewable energy, and sustainability into lesson plans and engaging in outreach to diverse populations promotes equity in science education and encourages underrepresented groups to seek careers in a scientific field. Community college students act as role models in outreach as they teach chemistry using a systems thinking approach, connect sustainability to STEM careers that can make a positive impact on local communities, and show underrepresented groups that they are needed in these disciplines. Engaging, interdisciplinary laboratories used in outreach, such as the synthesis of algae biodiesel, making paints from natural resources, sustainable agriculture and engineering, and DNA origami, access all aspects of systems thinking. Using systems thinking as a framework in science education and outreach teaches students the significance and relevance of chemistry while creating a platform for women and underrepresented groups to learn how important their representation is to contribute to a sustainable, equitable future.

中文翻译：

科学教育中的系统思维和面向可持续未来的外展活动

系统思考，跨学科研究项目和创造性的问题解决方案是构建现代化学课程的框架，可以激发下一代的科学家，工程师，教师和公民运用他们的技能和教育来创造可持续的未来。通过整合行星边界，绿色化学和联合国可持续发展目标，我们在大学教育和覆盖范围广泛的人群中使用系统思维方法来推动讨论，探索科学原理，并教给学生如何使用化学方法来解决人类世代的独特挑战。跨学科研究项目将批判性思维，解决问题和创造力作为科学方法的一部分。翻译有关纳米技术，可再生能源的本科研究，将可持续性纳入教学计划中，并与不同人群进行互动，可以促进科学教育的公平性，并鼓励人数不足的团体在科学领域寻求职业。社区大学生在使用系统思维方法教授化学知识，将可持续性与STEM职业联系起来，可以对当地社区产生积极影响，并向代表性不足的群体表明在这些学科中需要他们时，他们充当外展榜样。参与活动的跨学科实验室，例如藻类生物柴油的合成，利用自然资源的涂料，可持续农业和工程技术以及DNA折纸，可以使用系统思维的各个方面。

更新日期：2019-11-22

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