T184 Strategies and Best Practices in the Development and Execution of Youth Outreach Programs (Posters)

Tuesday, 24 September 2024
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Hall D

EMPLOYING CRYPTO MEME COINS AS A NOVEL METHOD FOR DISSEMINATING AWARENESS OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Paper number: T184-4
Program: Technical Sessions
Time: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Authors

  • Junhua Guo Presenting Author
    California State University, Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA

Abstract

A pioneering method for promoting awareness of science and technology using crypto meme coins is explored. The approach involves developing and expanding a YouTube channel dedicated to scientific outreach, thereby engaging a broad audience with educational content. To increase viewer participation and retention, a blockchain-based time tracking platform will be integrated. This platform will enable users to earn tokens as rewards for their engagement. Users can exchange these tokens for subscriptions or convert them into cash through burning, providing them with both educational and economic advantages. This innovative strategy not only disseminates knowledge but also incentivizes learning, fostering a more knowledgeable and technologically adept community. Through this dual reward system, the goal is to maximize community growth and encourage sustained interest in science and technology.

Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs. Vol. 56, No. 5

doi: 10.1130/abs/2024AM-401248

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