North Carolina State University, College of Sciences, Office of Public Science Records 2014-2017

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Creator
North Carolina State University. Office of Public Science
Size
2 linear feet (1 archival box, 1 oversize flatbox); 0.97 gigabytes
Call number
UA 160.051
Access to materials

Collection is open for research; access requires at least 48 hours advance notice. Because of the nature of certain archival formats, including digital and audio-visual materials, access will require additional advanced notice. Unless noted, digital media are not available online. Copies of unrestricted digital files will be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room upon request. Access will be provided to use copies of unrestricted digital files rather than carrier media, such as CDs, DVDs, and floppy disks. Some or all electronic files may be unavailable or restricted due to privacy reasons, agreement with the donor, or because files cannot be retrieved from original media.

The North Carolina State University, College of Sciences, Office of Public Science Records contain flyers, posters, and articles about events organized by the office. These events highlight the benefits of public science. Materials range in date from 2014 to 2017.

The Office of Public Science works in conjunction with the College of Sciences to provide outreach to the community and inspire participation with citizen science. Through citizen science, community members help contribute data or samples to scientific studies and experiments. The Office of Public Science also plans events to engage students and the public with the scientific research of the university. Some of the initiatives and events organized by the Office include Your Wild Life, the Story Collider, and the Brickyard viewing of the 2017 solar eclipse.

The Office of Public Science was established in 2014 with Holly Meninnger as director.

Biographical/historical note

The Office of Public Science works in conjunction with the College of Sciences to provide outreach to the community and inspire participation with citizen science. Through citizen science, community members help contribute data or samples to scientific studies and experiments. The Office of Public Science also plans events to engage students and the public with the scientific research of the university. Some of the initiatives and events organized by the Office include Your Wild Life, the Story Collider, and the Brickyard viewing of the 2017 solar eclipse.

The Office of Public Science was established in 2014 with Holly Meninnger as director.

Scope/content

The North Carolina State University, College of Sciences, Office of Public Science Records contain flyers, posters, and articles about events organized by the office. These events highlight the benefits of public science. Materials range in date from 2014 to 2017.

Arrangement

This collection is arranged alphabetically.

Use of these materials

The nature of the NC State University Libraries' Special Collections means that copyright or other information about restrictions may be difficult or even impossible to determine despite reasonable efforts. The NC State University Libraries claims only physical ownership of most Special Collections materials.

The materials from our collections are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law. The user must assume full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Any materials used for academic research or otherwise should be fully credited with the source.

This collection may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations. Researchers are advised that the disclosure of certain information pertaining to identifiable living individuals represented in this collection without the consent of those individuals may have legal ramifications (e.g., a cause of action under common law for invasion of privacy may arise if facts concerning an individual's private life are published that would be deemed highly offensive to a reasonable person) for which North Carolina State University assumes no responsibility.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], North Carolina State University, College of Sciences, Office of Public Science Records, UA 160.051, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC

Source of acquisition

Transferred from Office of Public Science (Accession 2017.0322)

Processing information

Processed by: Cathy Dorin-Black, 2017 December; Finding aid written by: Cathy Dorin-Black, 2017 December

Please note that some historical materials may contain harmful content and/or descriptions. Learn how we’re addressing it.
Animals in Space undated (Accession 2017.0322)
Box 1, Folder 1
Ants in Space Flyer undated (Accession 2017.0322)
Box 1, Folder 2
Camel Crickets Map undated (Accession 2017.0322)
Box 1, Folder 3
Dr. Eleanor's Book of Common Ants Flyers 2013 (Accession 2017.0322)
Box 1, Folder 4
Experiment in Progress Sign undated (Accession 2017.0322)
Box 1, Folder 5
Microbiologist Magazine with Article "World's First Citizen Science Microbe Project" 2014 Dec. (Accession 2017.0322)
Box 1, Folder 6
Poster, Animals in Space undated (Accession 2017.0322)
Oversize flat box 2
Poster, Eclipse Day Celebration 2017 (Accession 2017.0322)
Oversize flat box 2
Poster, The Great Animal Orchestra undated (Accession 2017.0322)
Oversize flat box 2
Poster, Meet Your Face Mites 2014 (Accession 2017.0322)
Oversize flat box 2
Poster, Science Scircus undated (Accession 2017.0322)
Oversize flat box 2
Poster, The Secret World Inside You 2016 (Accession 2017.0322)
Oversize flat box 2
Poster, The Story Collider: New Frontiers undated (Accession 2017.0322)
Oversize flat box 2
Poster, Volunteers Needed for Microbiome Research undated (Accession 2017.0322)
Oversize flat box 2
Poster, Wolfpack Citizen Science Challenge 2016 (Accession 2017.0322)
Oversize flat box 2
Poster, Your Wild Life undated (Accession 2017.0322)
Oversize flat box 2
Results Magazine with Article "The Power of Public Science" 2015 Summer (Accession 2017.0322)
Box 1, Folder 7
School of Ants Card undated (Accession 2017.0322)
Box 1, Folder 8
Story Collider Materials and Recordings, Electronic File Transfer 2017-2018 (Accession 2018.0015)
Size: 1 Electronic file transfer (email/ETC); 970 Megabytes; 69 Files

Included is JPG, MP3, DOC, and WAV files.

Files are arranged as received.

Pending staff review and approval, access will be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room upon request. Access may be restricted.

File count of digital media may exclude system files; hidden, deleted, or excluded files; and duplicate files.

The Story Collider: Stories About Science 2017 Apr. 18 (Accession 2017.0322)
Box 1, Folder 9
Your Wild Life Information Cards undated (Accession 2017.0322)
Box 1, Folder 10
Your Wild Life: Today's Citizen Science Demos undated (Accession 2017.0322)
Box 1, Folder 11
Please note that some historical materials may contain harmful content and/or descriptions. Learn how we’re addressing it.

Access to the collection

Collection is open for research; access requires at least 48 hours advance notice. Because of the nature of certain archival formats, including digital and audio-visual materials, access will require additional advanced notice. Unless noted, digital media are not available online. Copies of unrestricted digital files will be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room upon request. Access will be provided to use copies of unrestricted digital files rather than carrier media, such as CDs, DVDs, and floppy disks. Some or all electronic files may be unavailable or restricted due to privacy reasons, agreement with the donor, or because files cannot be retrieved from original media.

For more information contact us via mail, phone, or our web form.

Mailing address:
Special Collections Research Center
Box 7111
Raleigh, NC, 27695-7111

Phone: (919) 515-2273

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], North Carolina State University, College of Sciences, Office of Public Science Records, UA 160.051, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC

Use of these materials

The nature of the NC State University Libraries' Special Collections means that copyright or other information about restrictions may be difficult or even impossible to determine despite reasonable efforts. The NC State University Libraries claims only physical ownership of most Special Collections materials.

The materials from our collections are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law. The user must assume full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Any materials used for academic research or otherwise should be fully credited with the source.

This collection may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations. Researchers are advised that the disclosure of certain information pertaining to identifiable living individuals represented in this collection without the consent of those individuals may have legal ramifications (e.g., a cause of action under common law for invasion of privacy may arise if facts concerning an individual's private life are published that would be deemed highly offensive to a reasonable person) for which North Carolina State University assumes no responsibility.