Connections: An Interactive Exhibition on Networking

February 15th, 2003 - January 31st, 2007 | PROJECT

The New York Hall of Science will develop "Connections," a 3,500-sq. ft. interactive exhibition and related learning resources that will introduce visitors to the fundamental technology of networks. "Connections" will offer diverse audiences opportunities to explore networks, both natural and human-designed. The exhibition will highlight the fundamental characteristics of networks such as their structure, function and adaptability. The project will also produce supporting educational resources for families, after-school programs, community groups, students and teachers. Audio-tours will be produced for general visitors and for visitors with visual impairments. The Connections Discovery Lab, a 750-sq. ft. enclosed space adjacent to the exhibition, will offer scheduled workshops and drop-in programs.

Project Website(s)

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Team Members

Alan Friedman, Principal Investigator, New York Hall of Science

Funders

Funding Source: NSF
Funding Program: ISE/AISL
Award Number: 0229268
Funding Amount: 1392319

Tags

Access and Inclusion: People with Disabilities
Audience: Educators | Teachers | Families | General Public | Museum | ISE Professionals | Youth | Teen (up to 17)
Discipline: Computing and information science | Nature of science | Technology
Resource Type: Project Descriptions
Environment Type: Exhibitions | Museum and Science Center Exhibits | Museum and Science Center Programs | Public Programs