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In the informal science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education (ISE) community, we might have different levels of awareness or knowledge of logic models, and that is okay. There are those who might not have heard of logic models, or have heard of them in bits of conversation with respect to proposal writing. I first ... Read more

Introduction Although science museums are making efforts to become more inclusive and relevant, they are still not for everyone. Some people would never consider visiting one, even if they pass by it daily (Dawson, 2014). Many factors feed into this feeling (e.g., systemic racism and bias that make science museums irrelevant to many, architecture that belittles nonwhite guests). But ... Read more

This blog was co-authored with Tracey Wright, Senior Researcher & Developer at TERC. Merson is a Project Director at TERC and coordinates the National Science Foundation-funded project iSWOOP, or Interpreters and Scientists Working on Our Parks, with co-Principal Investigators Louise Allen and Nickolay Hristov. iSWOOP is designed to make active science research a visible, interactive part of ranger-led, interpretive programs ... Read more

This blog was co-written with Joanna Laursen Brucker, Chief Operating Officer at the New Knowledge Organization, Ltd. and Mary Ann Wojton, Project Manager at Center of Science and Industry’s (COSI) Center for Research and Evaluation. Why Zoos and Aquariums Matter 3 (WZAM3) is a national, collaborative study led by the New Knowledge Organization, Ltd. (New ... Read more

Authors: Amy Grack Nelson, Evelyn Christian Ronning, Scott Van Cleave, Choua Her As we pass the one year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic, the world continues to struggle with the many ways our lives have changed and the uncertainty that remains about the future. Vaccines are being widely administered, but how and when life will ... Read more

Application submission is open until November 1, 2016 for the AAAS Leshner Leadership Institute for Public Engagement Fellowship. This opportunity convenes mid-career scientists who demonstrate leadership not only in their research careers but also in promoting meaningful dialogue between science and society. The 2017-18 Fellows cohort will be composed of infectious disease researchers. The selected Fellows will spend ... Read more

Want to help contribute to our growing understanding of how to evaluate public engagement with science activities? AAAS is collecting evaluation instruments and reports that will be used to identify common questions and metrics. Please share your work! Please click on the survey link below to share evaluation instruments and/or reports that focus on outcomes ... Read more

AAM 2025 will focus on the theme, Museums & Trust. Museums have long inspired high levels of public trust, surpassing news outlets, government organizations, researchers and scientists, corporations, and social media platforms.

Join thousands of museum professionals for the largest convening of our field. Advanced Registration is open!

Review a brief summary of CAISE activities from 2007-2022

The Advancing Informal STEM Learning (AISL) Program is committed to funding research and practice, with continued focus on investigating a range of informal STEM learning (ISL) experiences and environments that make lifelong learning a reality.

An open-access book on academic ableism.

Access peer-reviewed articles about STEM learning in environments such as makerspaces, afterschool programs, and formal/informal partnerships.

This webinar provided an overview of the key elements and considerations for improving accessibility in your presentations and overall experience for your audiences while challenging you to move beyond logistics.

Designing your presentations for increased accessibility is crucial to supporting diverse audiences with varying needs. It signals who is valued in the space. As disability activist-scholars Alice Wong, Mia Mingus, and Sandy Ho remind us, access is love. In this free webinar led by Lisette Torres-Gerald, REVISE Center PI, we will explore accessibility and best ... Read more

Introduction Terms and Access Accessibility in Practice Planning for Accessibility During the Visit Continuing to Innovate The COSI Color of Science Passport Program When Katherine Davis, Manager of Special Education Experiences and Strategies at the Center for Science and Industry (COSI), pictured the upcoming daylong event, the Color of Science Passport Program designed for ninth ... Read more

The best practices outlined in this page are borrowed from the REVISE Center’s Inclusive Communication Strategy, developed by the Center’s Communications team.

The Association on Higher Education And Disability (AHEAD) is thrilled to announce that the Accessing Higher Ground (AHG) Accessible Media, Web, & Technology Conference will be streamed live, allowing you to engage in sessions from the comfort of your own space. Over the course of five days, you will have the opportunity to attend one ... Read more

All National Science Foundation (NSF) awards funded since 2010 are required to submit a Project Outcomes Report upon completion of their work. These reports are meant to provide increased transparency and inform the general public about the results of research conducted with taxpayer funding. To learn more about Project Outcomes Reports, visit the NSF website. ... Read more

Association of Children’s Museums (ACM) and Explora Science Center and Children’s Museum of Albuquerque (NM) invite you to InterActivity 2025, May 14–16. The conference will provide ample opportunities to explore the ways in which our field lifts up children and families. From educational programs embedded in community centers and co-created exhibitions to wrap-around services and ... Read more

You can improve your InformalScience.org presence by adding a picture to your profile. Profile pictures appear next to your name on resource pages and in the member directory. To add a profile picture, log in to InformalScience.org. If you are already logged in, you can select “My Account” in the top right corner of the ... Read more

This article was migrated from a previous version of the Knowledge Base. The date stamp does not reflect the original publication date. Overview  There are a variety of informal science education programs that target adult learners. These programs exist along a continuum from casual drop-in programs (e.g., 1-2 hour workshops or lectures on scientific topics ... Read more

On February 2, 2015, the National Science Board (NSB) convened to discuss priorities and policies for the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). The NSB, along with the NSF Director, pursues the goals and functions of the Foundation, as well as establishes policy for the NSF and serves as an independent body of advisors to the ... Read more