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Invention Factory Science Center Phase One Plan

September 15, 1996 - August 31, 1998 | Media and Technology, Exhibitions
Under the Planning Grant Guidelines The Invention Factory Science Center (IFSC) develop "The Invention Factory Science Center Phase One Plan". This new science center is the central component of mixed-use redevelopment effort at the 45-acre Roebling Industrial complex in Trenton, New Jersey. Phase One includes the development of a 3200 sq. ft. visitor's center which is scheduled to open in the Spring of 1997. The IFSC will develop "Pathways to Science and Technology: An Informal Science Learning System, which is to be an innovative, interactive computer-based system of activities designed to stimulate self-directed and continuous learning. It will have a strong regional/community base, will leverage resources from local academic, industrial, and educational institutions, and will be disseminated broadly via state-of-the-art telecommunications technology. The planning activities will include front-end evaluation of the needs and interests of the community, meetings of the advisory committee, the development of plans for the "Pathfinders" software program, and development of plans for the overall evaluation of the project. t the end of the twelve-month planning period they will have designs and cost-estimates for the interactive activities and a general plan for the Visitor center. The value that this planning grant adds to their effort is support to bring nationally recognized leaders in exhibit development and informal learning to the planning sessions.

Funders

NSF
Funding Program: ISE/AISL
Award Number: 9633600
Funding Amount: 50000

TEAM MEMBERS

  • Ray Bandlow
    Principal Investigator
    Invention Factory Science Center
  • Clifford Zink
    Former Co-Principal Investigator
    Invention Factory Science Center
  • Discipline: Education and learning science | General STEM | Technology
    Audience: General Public | Museum/ISE Professionals
    Environment Type: Media and Technology | Exhibitions | Museum and Science Center Exhibits

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