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resource research Museum and Science Center Exhibits

One but Not the Same: Non-Science Art in Science Education

This white paper describes outcomes from a conference about using non-science art in science education. Art and science are often combined for entertainment, education (STEAM) and inspirational value. However, in almost all cases the art is science-themed (scientific visualizations, science-inspired art, art about scientific topics, etc.). This conference asks the question “what about art for arts-sake?”. That is, what is the impact of non-scientific art in science education? Can non-science themed art be used to broaden perspectives about science? Can it cue people to think about science more
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TEAM MEMBERS: Aaron Price Hee-Sun Lee Lauren Applebaum Amber Coleman Jennifer DeWitt Alexa Miller Meg Moorman Jeffrey Smith Christian Steciuch Ann Tanner
resource research Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks

GENIAL: Summit Proceedings Report

This report summarizes the Generating Engagement and New Initiatives for All Latinos (GENIAL) Summit, which was held on June 5–6, 2017, at the Exploratorium in San Francisco, California. With generous support from the National Science Foundation, 91 participants, a mix of practitioners, community leaders, media specialists, government officials, policy professionals, and researchers from across the United States and Puerto Rico attended the Summit.
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TEAM MEMBERS: Isabel Hawkins Veronica Garcia-Luis Amy Oates Liliana Blanco
resource research Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks

GENIAL: Summary of the Summit Proceedings Report (English/Spanish)

With generous support from the National Science Foundation, the Exploratorium held the Generating Engagement and New Initiatives for All Latinos (GENIAL) Summit on June 5–6, 2017, in San Francisco, California. The goals of the GENIAL Summit were to: - Identify needs and opportunities for Latinos in informal science learning (ISL) environments. - Facilitate and strengthen professional relationships. - Identify recommendations, emerging research questions, and actionable insights with an outlook toward the future. - Contribute to a more informed ISL field. A total of 91 participants, a
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TEAM MEMBERS: Isabel Hawkins Veronica Garcia-Luis Amy Oates Liliana Blanco
resource research Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks

GENIAL: Executive Summary and Call to Action (English/Spanish)

With generous support from the National Science Foundation, the Exploratorium held the Generating Engagement and New Initiatives for All Latinos (GENIAL) Summit on June 5–6, 2017, in San Francisco, California. The goals of the GENIAL Summit were to: -Identify needs and opportunities for Latinos in Informal Science Learning (ISL) environments. - Facilitate and strengthen professional relationships. -Identify recommendations, emerging research questions, and actionable insights with an outlook toward the future. -Contribute to a more informed ISL field. A total of 91 participants, a mix
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TEAM MEMBERS: Veronica Garcia-Luis Isabel Hawkins Liliana Blanco Amy Oates