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Perspectives on Imagination in STEM: Results of a Fieldwide Survey

September 9, 2022 | Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks, Public Programs

This report presents results of a survey of 101 professionals' perspectives on imagination in STEM, describing the survey’s methods and results. The goal of the survey was to describe the landscape of beliefs about and understandings of imagination in the context of STEM practice and STEM education. Findings suggest that professionals (representing various sectors within or adjacent to STEM education and practice) believe in the power of imagination in STEM; there is an appetite - and need - for more imagination-infused work; and definitions of imagination varied, offering an expansive range of entry-points to the construct. Overall, results suggest that professionals in STEM education (and adjacent) sectors collectively hold rich understandings of the role of imagination in STEM, but more work is needed to support professionals in developing and implementing imagination-infused efforts.

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    Author
    Museum of Science, Boston
  • Sonya Harvey-Justiniano
    Author
    Museum of Science, Boston
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    Funders

    NSF
    Funding Program: Advancing Informal STEM Learning (AISL)
    Award Number: 1906899
    Resource Type: Research
    Discipline: Education and learning science | General STEM
    Audience: Evaluators | Museum/ISE Professionals
    Environment Type: Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks | Conferences | Museum and Science Center Programs

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