Cultivating Confidence Results Summary

April 11th, 2023 | RESEARCH

This report summarizes the main findings from the Cultivating Confidence research study, which investigated the impact of a single science museum visit on young adults' science self-efficacy and views of science. 

What will you get from this article?

- For people creating museum content and programs: Learn what features of the museum experience young adults reported as supporting their self-efficacy in science.
-For people securing support and funding: Learn about the measurable positive impacts of a single science museum visit on young adults.
-For museum and learning science researchers: Learn how a randomized control trial can support a deeper understanding of the impact of a museum visit.

Document

Cultivating-Confidence-Results-Summary.pdf

Team Members

Hsin-Yi Chien, Co-Principal Investigator, Exploratorium
Julia Nee, Author, Exploratorium
Jenn Shepard, Author, Exploratorium
Josh Gutwill, Principal Investigator, MojoMeetings

Funders

Funding Source: IMLS
Funding Program: National Leadership Grants
Award Number: MG-50-18-0026-18
Funding Amount: $647,245

Related URLs

Cultivating Confidence: Young Women's Self-Efficacy in Science Museums

Tags

Access and Inclusion: Women and Girls
Audience: Adults | Learning Researchers | Museum | ISE Professionals
Discipline: Education and learning science | General STEM
Resource Type: Research Brief
Environment Type: Exhibitions | Museum and Science Center Exhibits | Public Programs