Measuring STEM Engagement and Advocacy of Older Adults (50+)

September 12th, 2022 | RESEARCH

This is an overview of research to measure STEM Engagement and Advocacy of Older Adults (50+).  This work explored findings from Design Challenges hosted for older adult learners and also resulted in survey instruments to be used for this population. It also outlines constructs that were developed to inform the research. 

Document

ASTC-Presentation-S.-Olson-2022.pdf

Team Members

Sarah Olsen, Contributor, The Lawrence Hall of Science

Funders

Funding Source: NSF
Funding Program: Advancing Informal STEM Learning (AISL)
Award Number: 1906720

Related URLs

Investigating Measurement of STEM Engagement and Advocacy in Older Adults

Tags

Audience: Adults | Learning Researchers | Museum | ISE Professionals | Seniors
Discipline: General STEM
Resource Type: Presentation Slides | Research
Environment Type: Citizen Science Programs | Community Outreach Programs | Informal | Formal Connections | Museum and Science Center Exhibits | Public Events and Festivals | Public Programs