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Planning Grant for "Imagine That!" Career Explorations in Science, Technology, and Engineering for Students and Families

June 1, 2004 - November 30, 2005 | Public Programs
Chabot Space and Science Center seeks support to engage in a six-month planning process for "Imagine That!," a multi-faceted science and technology career exploration program. In partnership with the Columbia River Exhibition of History, Science & Technology (CREHST) and the American Museum of Science & Energy (AMSE), Chabot proposes to fill the gap between well-intentioned and designed programs and the programs' abilities to really influence/affect future career choices by participants. "Imagine That!" will familiarize youth with a wide range of careers in scientific and technical fields through after-school and summer programs that offer in-depth career exploration and guidance activities, hands-on experiences that complement science education in school and an introduction to role models. "Imagine That!" will also provide parents with resources to support their children as they explore potential careers in science, technology and engineering. This planning grant will enable the three major science museums, Junior Achievement and government and business partners to develop the logistics for working together on an ambitious collaborative program of national scope. "Imagine That!" has the potential for broad and significant impact. Not only would it create a national program of career exploration, it will strengthen and diversify the STEM workforce. The national impact of this project is assured by the inclusion of geographically diverse partners, regional advisory councils and a robust dissemination plan.

Funders

NSF
Funding Program: ISE/AISL
Award Number: 0406939
Funding Amount: 9499

TEAM MEMBERS

  • Etta Heber
    Principal Investigator
    Chabot Space and Science Center
  • 2014 07 27 LK Square Option 1
    Co-Principal Investigator
    Chabot Space and Science Center
  • Discipline: Engineering | General STEM | Technology
    Audience: Families | Parents/Caregivers | Youth/Teen (up to 17) | Museum/ISE Professionals
    Environment Type: Public Programs | Afterschool Programs | Summer and Extended Camps | Making and Tinkering Programs

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