Outreach to whom, where, and how? The answers to these questions are shaped initially by one's interests, experience, and expertise. Once the options are narrowed, the particular individuals, venue, and activities involved will further delineate one's K-12 outreach and engagement efforts.
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Dolan, E.L. (2008). Who and What?. In: Education Outreach and Public Engagement. Mentoring in Academia and Industry, vol 1. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-77792-4_2
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