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The State of the Science Center

August 24, 2011 | Public Programs, Exhibitions
In this article, Katherine I. Goodall, Director for Institutional Advancement at ASTC, describes the challenges and opportunities science centers face in these difficult economic times. This article provides a high-level overview of the complex subject of financial viability, and includes descriptions of private and public funding trends, earned income, increasing value for visitors, and key lessons learned.

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  • Katherine I. Goodall
    Author
    ASTC
  • Katie McCarthy
    Contributor
    ASTC
  • Citation

    ISSN : 1528-820X
    Publication Name: ASTC Dimensions
    Page Number: 18
    Resource Type: Reference Materials
    Discipline: Education and learning science | General STEM
    Audience: General Public | Museum/ISE Professionals
    Environment Type: Public Programs | Museum and Science Center Programs | Exhibitions | Museum and Science Center Exhibits

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