Annotated Bibliography: Modeling Zoos and Aquariums and Inclusive Communities of Science (MoZAICS) for Autistic Individuals

June 3rd, 2025 | RESEARCH

The first phase of the Modeling Zoos and Aquariums as Inclusive Communities of Science for Autistic Individuals (MoZAICS) research was an in-depth review and synthesis of existing literature in the informal STEM learning (ISL) and adjacent (e.g., recreation, tourism) fields. This annotated bibliography was created to leverage prior research from fields relevant to zoos and aquariums by synthesizing studies and translating them into actionable guidance for inclusive practices that serve autistic staff and visitors in informal STEM learning contexts.

Document

MoZAICS_Annotated-Bibilography-1.pdf

MoZAICS_Annotated-Bibilography-1.pdf

Team Members

Victoria Bonebrake, Author, Reimagine Research Group
Victoria Sellers, Author, Oregon State University
Kelly Riedinger, Author, Oregon State University
Zack Williams, Author, Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Citation

Identifier Type: DOI
Identifier: https://doi.org/10.5399/osu/1189

Funders

Funding Source: NSF
Funding Program: AISL
Award Number: 2116026

Related URLs

https://informalscience.org/project/modeling-zoos-and-aquariums-inclusive-communities-science-developing-framework-inclusive-practices/

Tags

Access and Inclusion: People with Disabilities
Audience: Educators | Teachers | Evaluators | Learning Researchers | Museum | ISE Professionals
Discipline: General STEM
Resource Type: Research
Environment Type: Exhibitions | Informal | Formal Connections | Professional Development | Conferences | Networks | Public Programs