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resource research Museum and Science Center Exhibits

Spatial Language Used by Blind and Low-Vision High School Students During a Virtual Engineering Program

The purpose of this paper is to explore results from a qualitative study of how high school aged BLV youth used spatial language during a virtual engineering experience administered by the National Federation of the Blind (NFB). Findings from this study can provide recommendations to enhance language in curricula that better reflects BLV students' content and may ultimately encourage more BLV students to pursue careers in STEM fields.
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TEAM MEMBERS: Gary Timko Natalie Shaheen Wade Goodridge Theresa Green Daniel Kane
resource research Museum and Science Center Exhibits

An Analysis of Low-Scoring Blind and Low Vision Individuals; Selected Answers on a Tactile Spatial Ability Instrument

This paper explores data collected from BLV participants who completed a TMCT test at National Federation of the Blind (NFB) sponsored summer programs for BLV youth, blindness training centers, and state and national NFB conventions. Raw scores from each TMCT participant were analyzed and ranked into high, medium, and low performing groups to help identify main characteristics of each group.
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TEAM MEMBERS: Daniel Kane Natalie Shaheen Wade Goodridge
resource research Conferences

Preliminary Validation of a Spatial Ability Instrument for the Blind and Low Vision

This paper describes the development and preliminary validation of a new spatial ability instrument that is designed to be accessible non-visually. Although additional work is needed to finalize the test, preliminary analysis indicates that the test has high reliability and validity.
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TEAM MEMBERS: Sarah Lopez Wade Goodridge Isaac Gougler Daniel Kane Natalie Shaheen
resource research Conferences

Adaptation of the Mental Cutting Test for Use among the Blind or Visually-impaired

This paper seeks to illustrate the first steps in a process of adapting an existing, valid, and reliable spatial ability instrument – the Mental Cutting Test (MCT) – to assess spatial ability among blind and low vision (BLV) populations. To adapt the instrument, the team is developing three-dimensional (3-D) models of existing MCT questions such that a BLV population may perceive the test tactilely with their hands.
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TEAM MEMBERS: Tyler Ashby Wade Goodridge BJ Call Sarah Lopez Natalie Shaheen
resource evaluation Public Programs

Lessons Learned from and for the Field: Cultivating a National Network for Informal Science and Literacy through Leap into Science

This document summarizes lessons learned from implementing Leap into Science: Cultivating a National Network for Informal Science and Literacy (Leap into Science) from 2017-2023.
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TEAM MEMBERS: Sara Greller Karen Peterson Sheila James Erin Stafford Darryl Williams Emily Early Sharon Rollins Andrea Foster
resource research Informal/Formal Connections

2023 AISL Awardee Mini-Poster: 2005973

This "mini-poster," a two-page slideshow presenting an overview of the project, was presented at the 2023 AISL Awardee Meeting.
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TEAM MEMBERS: Tino Nyawelo Sarah Braden Jordan Gerton John Matthews Ricardo Gonzalez
resource research Public Programs

2023 AISL Awardee Mini-Poster: 1906490

This "mini-poster," a two-page slideshow presenting an overview of the project, was presented at the 2023 AISL Awardee Meeting.
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TEAM MEMBERS: Patrik Lundh Carrie Allen Andrea Beesley Jared Boyce
resource research Exhibitions

2023 AISL Awardee Mini-Poster: 2215101

This "mini-poster," a two-page slideshow presenting an overview of the project, was presented at the 2023 AISL Awardee Meeting.
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TEAM MEMBERS: Martha Merson Justin R Meyer Daniel Shanahan Cesar Almeida
resource research Media and Technology

2023 AISL Awardee Mini-Poster: 1906998

This "mini-poster," a two-page slideshow presenting an overview of the project, was presented at the 2023 AISL Awardee Meeting.
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TEAM MEMBERS: Martin Storksdieck Darlene Cavalier Joe E Heimlich Lawrence Cooper
resource research Informal/Formal Connections

2023 AISL Awardee Mini-Poster: 1713155, 1713276

This "mini-poster," a two-page slideshow presenting an overview of the project, was presented at the 2023 AISL Awardee Meeting.
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TEAM MEMBERS: Laura Conner Carrie Tzou Blakely Tsurusaki Mareca Guthrie
resource research Media and Technology

2023 AISL Awardee Mini-Poster: 1906873

This "mini-poster," a two-page slideshow presenting an overview of the project, was presented at the 2023 AISL Awardee Meeting.
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TEAM MEMBERS: H Chad Lane Neil Comins Jorge Perez-Gallego David Condon
resource research Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks

Conducting a Racial Equity Audit: Methods and Insights from a Resource Center

The overall goal of the Center for Advancement of Informal Science Education (CAISE) Equity Audit has been to assess CAISE as an organization, and its operations and products through a racial equity lens. In this report, CAISE provides insights on how to better serve our audiences, identify potential resource gaps, and to expand the reach and value of our work to other communities and individuals.
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TEAM MEMBERS: James Bell Cecilia Garibay Rabiah Mayas Kevin Crowley Martin Storksdieck Shannon Sullivan