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Bilingual Exhibits Research Initiative (BERI)

July 15, 2010 - June 30, 2012 | Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks, Exhibitions

Many museums currently produce bilingual exhibits, but very little research exists to inform practice. The Bilingual Exhibits Research Initiative (BERI), funded by the Advancing Informal STEM Learning (AISL) program at the National Science Foundation, addressed this critical knowledge gap. This exploratory research project investigated 1) current professional approaches to producing bilingual exhibits and 2) how bilingual exhibits provide opportunities for Spanish-speaking Latinos to engage in informal science learning. BERI's research with museum and science center staff documents current professional knowledge, concerns, opportunities, and constraints involved in the creation of bilingual exhibits. BERI's research with visitors explores how content and design affords and constrains visitors' engagement in museums and science centers. This work will inform professionals about the relevant factors and potential consequences of their decisions related to bilingual exhibits.

Funders

NSF
Funding Program: ISE/AISL
Award Number: 1010666
Funding Amount: 224385

TEAM MEMBERS

  • 2013 07 10 Yalowitz pic 500 K
    Principal Investigator
    San Diego Society of Natural History
  • 2014 05 30 photo  4
    Co-Principal Investigator
    Garibay Group
  • Carlos Plaza
    Co-Principal Investigator
    Miami Museum of Science
  • Nan Renner 2017 v 2
    Co-Principal Investigator
    San Diego Natural History Museum
  • Discipline: Education and learning science | Mathematics | Space science
    Audience: General Public | Museum/ISE Professionals | Evaluators
    Environment Type: Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks | Resource Centers and Networks | Exhibitions | Museum and Science Center Exhibits
    Access and Inclusion: Ethnic/Racial | Hispanic/Latinx Communities | English Language Learners

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