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Families Exploring Science Together

October 1, 1999 - December 31, 2004 | Public Programs
The New Jersey Academy of Natural Sciences, The Franklin Institute Science Museum, the New Jersey State Aquarium, and the Philadelphia Zoo request $957,158. The consortium of Philadelphia area science museums jointly with community-based organizations will design and implement a science experience that will stimulate, encourage, and enrich families' interest, learning, and involvement in science. The collaborative known as Families Exploring Science Together (FEST) will offer multi-level programming ranging from introductory museum experiences to in-depth science inquiry activities for families that are associated with community-based organizations that serve African-American, Latino, and Asian communities. The target audience will be families from 8-12 culturally diverse neighborhoods in the Philadelphia-Camden region.

Funders

NSF
Funding Program: ISE/AISL
Award Number: 9901961
Funding Amount: 957158

TEAM MEMBERS

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    Principal Investigator
    New Jersey Academy for Aquatic Sciences
  • 2014 08 19 me
    Former Principal Investigator
    New Jersey Academy for Aquatic Sciences
  • 2013 10 16 MindaBorun
    Co-Principal Investigator
    Franklin Institute Science Museum
  • Kathleen Wagner
    Co-Principal Investigator
    Philadelphia Zoo
  • Naomi Echental
    Co-Principal Investigator
    Franklin Institute
  • Kathleen Fadigan
    Co-Principal Investigator
  • Suzanne McCarthy
    Co-Principal Investigator
  • Discipline: General STEM
    Audience: Families | Museum/ISE Professionals
    Environment Type: Public Programs | Community Outreach Programs | Museum and Science Center Programs | Public Events and Festivals
    Access and Inclusion: Ethnic/Racial | Asian Communities | Black/African American Communities | Hispanic/Latinx Communities

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