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Sci.Corps Badges
Sci.CORPS Badges
Badges are earned after completing a set of skills or knowledge from projects in Sci.CORPS. They are used to track staff progress and to show off the different skills and content that each Sci.CORPS staff has demonstrated over their time in the program! There are a variety of different badges pertaining to knowledge of museum content, skills for spreading that content, and skills for leading and aiding other Sci.CORPS staff. Most badges will have a basic level and an expert level version, giving employees a chance to show off a higher understanding down the line. Click on the hexagons below to check out our badges!
Visitor Service Badge
MAs study the Visitor Service binder provided by staff. In order to earn their badge they must pass a quiz on the information in the binder.
Current Badge Holders
Adira Ahmad Rizal, Naidhruv Ananth Iyer, Aiman Anuar, Rhea, Aida Mohd Khairi, Maryam Shabazz, Laila Smith, Erika Velasquez, Skye Wiliams, Jose Sarango, Veronica Palma Cuapio, Emma Adams, Jo'vonte Witter, Amin Rosli, Diana Isidoro, Julia Rosado
COTM Badge
MAs select and research an artifact from the museum’s collection database. Using their findings, MAs create articles and a final presentation about their topic. Through forming these COTMS, MAs develop writing skills, and learn how to interpret scientific information to people of all ages and backgrounds.
Current Badge Holders
Adira Ahmad Rizal, Naidhruv Ananth Iyer, Aiman Anuar, Rhea, Aida Mohd Khairi, Maryam Shabazz, Laila Smith, Erika Velasquez, Skye Wiliams, Jose Sarango, Veronica Palma Cuapio, Emma Adams, Jo'vonte Witter, Amin Rosli, Diana Isidoro, Julia Rosado
Pre-Shift Badge
MAs work with a partner to present a 30-minute presentation, or “pre-shift,” regarding science-related or interest-related topics using the 5 E’s. They will present this pre-shift to the rest of the staff to have their content and execution graded by supervisors. While obtaining their pre-shift badge, MAs learn how to collaborate with others, interpret information, and host engaging activities.
Expert Pre-Shift Badge
To obtain an expert pre-shift badge, MI-3s must collaborate with shift-supervisors to create several curriculum-based presentations that they will present during shifts as preshifts.
Current Badge Holders
Adira Ahmad Rizal, Naidhruv Ananth Iyer, Aiman Anuar, Rhea, Aida Mohd Khairi, Maryam Shabazz, Laila Smith, Erika Velasquez, Skye Wiliams, Jose Sarango, Veronica Palma Cuapio, Emma Adams, Jo'vonte Witter, Amin Rosli, Diana Isidoro, Julia Rosado
Knowledge Badge
MAs must learn general information about the Yale Peabody Museum and interpretation carts. After studying this, MAs need to pass a short quiz in order to earn their badge.
Current Badge Holders
Adira Ahmad Rizal, Naidhruv Ananth Iyer, Aiman Anuar, Rhea, Aida Mohd Khairi, Maryam Shabazz, Laila Smith, Erika Velasquez, Skye Wiliams, Jose Sarango, Veronica Palma Cuapio, Emma Adams, Jo'vonte Witter, Amin Rosli, Diana Isidoro, Julia Rosado
70 Second Science
Museum interpreters work in groups to create engaging 70 second videos that thoroughly explain a science topic. They must be able work as a team to research, produce, and peer evaluate these videos. After creating several videos, individuals may submit one video to be graded by the supervisors based on a list of requirements to be considered for the badge.
Current Badge Holders
Maryam Shabazz
HTML & CSS
Sci.CORPS employees must be familiar with the proper usage of basic HTML tags and be able to call HTML elements in CSS. To earn their badge they will take a quiz and complete a mini project using their skills.
Expert HTML & CSS Badge
Sci.CORPS employees demonstrate their ability to use HTML to create a navigation bar and gallery through a quiz and mini project. They must use their knowledge of graphic design and CSS to create aesthetically pleasing pages using the box model or flex, and implement hover effects using pseudo classes.
Current Badge Holders
Emma Adams, Julia Rosado, Veronica Palma Cuapio, Amin Rosli
Drupal
Employees must be able to utilize the dev site and be able to make page revisions. They also need to be familiar with the proper steps for editing HTML and CSS on the Drupal interface. To earn this badge, Sci.CORPS interpretors must be able to demonstrate their Drupal skills through quiz.
Current Badge Holders
Emma Adams, Veronica Palma Cuapio
Leadership Training
Fellows and MI-3s work with a supervisor to develop and present a slideshow preparing incoming employees for Sci.CORPS. They must facilitate activities and lead the training shifts.
Shift Leader
Employees co-develop schedules with a supervisor, help the shift run smoothly, and assist in scoring. They also serve as mentors for MI-1s, MI-2s, and MAs. This includes facilitating breakout rooms, group projects, daily schedule, post-shift notes, and assisting in scoring. They also serve as mentors for MI-1s, MI-2s, and MAs.
Second Language/Transcribing
Multilingual employees may earn their transcription badge by translating five items into the target language. These can include 70SS videos, website articles, social media posts, and newsletter content.
Open Topic
Employees research and complete a capstone-style project on a topic of their choosing. In order to receive their badge they must present their findings through a pre-shift as well as in a separate medium of choice, such as a video, art installation, or virtual exhibit. Sci.CORPS may conduct interviews in conjunction with their research in order to fully understand the topic.