Making cutting edge science accessible to kids | Tanya Dimitrova | TEDxLinz
Most scientific research is conducted and reported in specialized academic journals in a language accessible only to professional adult scientists. But what if a kid wanted to learn about the latest scientific discoveries? After all, kids have the right to understand the world they are inheriting from us.
Tanya Dimitrova - a former high school science teacher in Texas - founded Science Journal for Kids - a free online magazine for kids (and their teachers) publishing the latest scientific research papers rewritten in kid-friendly language. Science communicator and founder of nonprofit Science Journal for Kids. | USA / Bulgaria This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
Most scientific research is conducted and reported in specialized academic journals in a language accessible only to professional adult scientists. But what if a kid wanted to learn about the latest scientific discoveries? After all, kids have the right to understand the world they are inheriting from us.
Tanya Dimitrova - a former high school science teacher in Texas - founded Science Journal for Kids - a free online magazine for kids (and their teachers) publishing the latest scientific research papers rewritten in kid-friendly language. Science communicator and founder of nonprofit Science Journal for Kids. | USA / Bulgaria This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx