The State of the Science Center

August 24th, 2011 | RESEARCH

In this article, Katherine I. Goodall, Director for Institutional Advancement at ASTC, describes the challenges and opportunities science centers face in these difficult economic times. This article provides a high-level overview of the complex subject of financial viability, and includes descriptions of private and public funding trends, earned income, increasing value for visitors, and key lessons learned.

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Katherine I. Goodall, Author, ASTC
Katie McCarthy, Contributor, ASTC

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Identifier Type: ISSN
Identifier: 1528-820X

Publication: ASTC Dimensions
Page(s): 18

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Audience: General Public | Museum | ISE Professionals
Discipline: Education and learning science | General STEM
Resource Type: Mass Media Article | Reference Materials
Environment Type: Exhibitions | Museum and Science Center Exhibits | Museum and Science Center Programs | Public Programs