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This paper discusses three case studies â an exhibition on biodiversity, a hotel water conservation program, and a partnership between a nature center and urban public schools â to establish...
DATE: July 1st, 2005
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This paper begins with a consideration of some important themes dealt with in the paper by Treagust and Duit. These include the relationship between research on conceptual change and educational...
DATE: July 1st, 2008
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The main goal of this chapter is to describe how research findings on a scaffolded, focused, reflection-oriented community of practice transformed museum educatorsâ identities as educators. A second goal is...
DATE: September 1st, 2012
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Sally Duensing previously worked at the Exploratorium in San Francisco and is now based in London where she carries out research on science communication. In this interview, she tells about...
DATE: June 26th, 2010
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Supporting more equitable participation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) remains a key, persistent educational challenge. This paper employs a sociological Bourdieusian lens to explore how equitable youth outcomes...
DATE: October 28th, 2020
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From Intel to Facebook, Google and Apple, technology companies are joining other science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) industry leaders in a grand challenge to diversify their workforce. Finally, two...
DATE: April 21st, 2016
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Parents are vital players in raising youthâs awareness of the value of STEM and in brokering their participation in activities that build STEM competencies.
STEM Next Opportunity Fund is committed to...
DATE: April 17th, 2019
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This study examines the nature of peer-to-peer interactions in public online comment spaces. From a theoretical perspective of boundary-work and expertise, the comments posted in response to three health sciences...
DATE: February 22nd, 2010
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This study examines the nature of peer-to-peer interactions in public online comment spaces. From a theoretical perspective of boundary-work and expertise, the comments posted in response to three health sciences...
DATE: February 22nd, 2010
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In this article, Linda Norris, Managing Partner of Riverhill, recalls her experience as a teaching Fulbright Scholar in Ukraine. Norris focused on professional development in museums through workshops and direct...
DATE: July 1st, 2010
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This purpose of this review was to identify characteristics common across professional development frameworks within emerging professions (i.e. fields that are not regulated or licensed) and to identify practices and...
DATE: December 1st, 2017
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In this article, John Chadwick, web administrator and distance learning coordinator for the Office of Cultural Affairs in Santa Fe, discusses research methodology and findings related studies investigating to who...
DATE: September 1st, 1998
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This is a section from Walter Jones's paper on exhibit development procedures he produced in 1987 as Director of the Somerset County Park Commission's Environmental Educational Center in New Jersey....
DATE: May 1st, 1987
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This paper is based on presentation given at a participatory session at the Visitor Studies Conference with the aim of creating a descriptive list of the qualities and conditions that...
DATE: January 1st, 1993
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In this article, Jacksonville State University's Amy Cota summarizes a 1984 "British Journal of Psychology" article written by M.B. Alt and K.M. Shaw, in which the authors attempt to classify...
DATE: December 1st, 1994
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Little scholarly investigation of chemistry outreach carried out by undergraduate students in schools and communities has occurred despite widespread practice and monetary investment by large national and international organizations. This...
DATE: November 10th, 2017
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Through the years, Majorana's life - and his mysterious disappearance in particular - inspired manifold representations. The wide range of links to science, philosophy and literature have allowed deep reflections...
DATE: September 21st, 2003
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Charles Darwin is largely unknown and poorly understood as a historical figure. Similarly, the fundamental principles of evolution are often miss-stated, misunderstood, or entirely rejected by large numbers of Americans....
DATE: January 1st, 2018
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The Museum of Science, Boston will prototype several exhibit elements to be included in the Charles River Gallery, a new 3,000-square-foot exhibition gallery atop the Charles River Dam that explores...
DATES: October 1st, 2014 - May 31st, 2016
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In this article, Maria Piacente, Principal at Exhibition Studio for LORD Cultural Resources, draws on experience in Asia and Continental Europe to reveal that audience development and visitor research is...
DATE: July 1st, 2004
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Informal Science Education (ISE) and Science Communication (SciComm) are two overlapping but distinct fields that support engagement in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) in a variety of settings. Though...
DATE: January 2nd, 2019
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This article is intended to spark a discussion between two research communitiesâscholars who study learning and scholars who study educational organizations. A secondary purpose is to encourage researchers to look...
DATE: March 1st, 2008
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In this article, Pete Conroy of the Anniston Museum of Natural History analyzes how "cheap thrills" can be the most effective ways to capture visitors' attentions, after which educational messages...
DATE: January 1st, 1989
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An effective youth development-based training program includes such key elements as building trust, engaging participants, and setting high expectations. This article presents practical suggestions and a useful checklist for program...
DATE: March 1st, 2000
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In this article, Kate Harding shares a checklist developed by the Holden Arboretum that can help museums plan for on-site visitor studies....
DATE: January 1st, 1987
