Morton Arboretum Educators Help Bring In Spring

In addition to a ton of interesting things we discuss about the
learning design that happens in a 1,700 acre arboretum, we dig
into their new podcast called, "Planted: Finding your roots in
STEM careers," an adorable title for an interesting show that's
attempting to shed light on the professional world of an entire
area of science that, previously, I honestly have no idea how
people would've learned about.


Meghan Wiesbrock


Currently at The Morton Arboretum, Meghan Wiesbrock works with
students at all places in their journey into STEM. Managing
onsite curriculum-based nature programs, her and her team
facilitate exposure to the natural world by providing rich,
immersive learning experiences with the goal to build
environmental affinity to protect trees and nature. She is
co-host of the Planted: Finding Your Roots in STEM Careers
Podcast. Meghan taught 7th/8th grade science for 6 years in
Berwyn, IL. She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of
Dayton, OH in Middle Childhood Education with endorsements in
Science and Language Arts, and a Master's degree in Science
Content and Process from Benedictine University in Lisle, IL.


Jessica B. Turner-Skoff


Jessica’s doctorate studying plants took her to the heart of
Appalachia and the wilds of the Alaskan Tundra, and it was during
this time that she discovered her passion for telling the story
of research and science. As The Morton Arboretum’s first science
communicator, or ‘Treeologist,’ Jessica supports the Arboretum's
mission and vision to be the leading center of tree expertise by
communicating and sharing expert knowledge. While centered in the
Science and Conservation Department, she works collaboratively
with Education and Information to help catalyze tree champions by
creatively making tree science, horticulture, and conservation
relevant and accessible to target audiences. Currently, she
serves as a member of the Board of Directors of The Chicago
Council on Science and Technology (C2ST) and President Emeritus
of the Auxiliary Board. She is on the Advisory Council of the
Seed Your Future, the national movement to improve the public’s
perception of horticulture. Jessica is also an adjunct professor
for the Associated Colleges of the Chicago Area, teaching
‘Economic Botany’ and ‘Science Communication for Broader
Impacts.’


About Morton Arboretum


The mission of The Morton Arboretum is to collect and study
trees, shrubs, and other plants from around the world, to display
them across naturally beautiful landscapes for people to study
and enjoy, and to learn how to grow them in ways that enhance our
environment. Our goal is to encourage the planting and
conservation of trees and other plants for a greener, healthier,
and more beautiful world. The Morton Arboretum is an
internationally recognized nonprofit organization dedicated to
the planting and conservation of trees. Its 1,700 acres hold more
than 222,000 live plants representing nearly 4,300 species from
around the world.


About "Planted: Finding Your Roots in STEM
Careers"


Welcome to ‘Planted: Finding your roots in STEM careers,’ we are
here to introduce you to some professionals that have interesting
and diverse careers and the journey they took to get there. These
plant professionals do everything from teaching people about the
natural world, unlocking the secrets of DNA, and traveling the
world to save unique species. Explore the journey, by listening
to the episode that matches your interest, or mirrors your
journey towards a STEM career.


Links from this episode:


About Planted: Finding your roots in STEM careers:
https://www.mortonarb.org/learn-experience/educators/planted-finding-your-roots-stem-careers


About Sonic Tomography:
http://www.newdayarborist.com/tree-diagnostic-services/sonic-tomography/


Aurelie Jacquet on Planted:
https://www.mortonarb.org/learn-experience/educators/planted-finding-your-roots-stem-careers/episode-4-merging-interests








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