October 6th, 2021 | RESEARCH
The Museum of Science, Boston and Boston University received funding from the National Science Foundation to develop and implement a pilot program mentoring high school students in science research, communication, and education practices, through the lens of experimental psychology research. This poster reflects on the program's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and how shifting to a virtual curricula impacted youths' engagement with programmatic elements and their respective impact on youth STEM identities.
This poster was presented at the 2021 Association of Science and Technology Centers Annual Conference.
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Katie Todd, Evaluator, Children's Museum of PittsburghIan Chandler-Campbell, Project Staff, Boston University
Rachel Fyler, Project Staff, Museum of Science, Boston
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Funding Source: NSF
Funding Program: Division of Research on Learning
Award Number: 1811276
Funding Amount: $299,999.00
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Audience: Evaluators | Museum | ISE Professionals | Youth | Teen (up to 17)
Discipline: Education and learning science | Social science and psychology
Resource Type: Conference Proceedings | Research
Environment Type: K-12 Programs | Museum and Science Center Programs | Professional Development and Workshops