DESCRIPTION
This workshop was recorded on 7-23-24
During this online workshop we discussed strategies for planning successful science festivals and large-scale STEM events. We heard first hand from partners who have led extraordinary programming that has engaged their communities in big, big ways. We learned about resources available, best practices, and the immense benefits for all participants. Whether you are a part of a science festival, looking to start your own large-scale STEM events, or simply want to sharpen your event planning skills at any scale, this workshop will inspire you to take your STEM endeavors to new heights.
Presenters:
Ben Wiehe, Senior Manager, Experimental Practice, MIT Museum and the Science Festival Alliance in Cambridge, MA
Kaitlin Ehret, Science Educator, The Bell Museum in Saint Paul, MN
Dan Schneiderman, Eclipse Partnerships Coordinator, Rochester Museum & Science Center (RMSC) in Rochester, NY
Joshua Sarver, Chief Experience Officer & Vice President of Operations, Center of Science and Industry (COSI) in Columbus, OH
DESCRIPTION
This workshop was recorded on 7-23-24
During this online workshop we discussed strategies for planning successful science festivals and large-scale STEM events. We heard first hand from partners who have led extraordinary programming that has engaged their communities in big, big ways. We learned about resources available, best practices, and the immense benefits for all participants. Whether you are a part of a science festival, looking to start your own large-scale STEM events, or simply want to sharpen your event planning skills at any scale, this workshop will inspire you to take your STEM endeavors to new heights.
Presenters:
Ben Wiehe, Senior Manager, Experimental Practice, MIT Museum and the Science Festival Alliance in Cambridge, MA
Kaitlin Ehret, Science Educator, The Bell Museum in Saint Paul, MN
Dan Schneiderman, Eclipse Partnerships Coordinator, Rochester Museum & Science Center (RMSC) in Rochester, NY
Joshua Sarver, Chief Experience Officer & Vice President of Operations, Center of Science and Industry (COSI) in Columbus, OH
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Credits
Support from the National Science Foundation: Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network (#0532536, #0940143), Multi-Site Public Engagement in Science (#1421179), Increasing Learning and Efficacy about Emerging Technologies (#1516684), ChemAttitudes (#1612482), Wireless Radio Communications (#2005784), Co-Created Public Engagement with Science (#1811118). Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this presentation are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Foundation.
Support from NASA: Space and Earth Informal STEM Education (#NNX16AC67A, #80NSSC18M0061), Moon and Beyond (#80NSSC18K1219), Build a Mars Habitat (#80NSSC20M0030), SciAct STEM Ecosystems (#), Destination Moon (#80NSSC21M0082), and Engaging Hispanic Communities. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
Support from NOAA: Citizen Science, Civics, and Resilient Communities (#NA18SEC0080008)
Support from IMLS: Sustainable Museums (#MG-245910-OMS-20) and How to Smile (#CAGML-246996-OMLS-20).
Support from Rob and Melani Walton Foundation: Sustainability in Science and Technology Museums.
Support from The Kavli Foundation: Changing Brains.
Support from Dana Foundation: Barbara Gill Civic Science Fellowship.
Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Share Alike 3.0 United States (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 US).
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