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Peer-reviewed article

Challenges of an exhibit on nanoscience and nanotechnology

December 21, 2006 | Media and Technology, Exhibitions
This article presents some of the challenges faced in developing an interactive exhibit on nanoscience and nanotechnology in Brazil. Presenting a scientific-technological area which is still in formation and which is little known by the population leads to a (re)consideration of the role of museums and science centers in the conformation and consolidation of scientific practice itself. Museographically, the exhibit deals with the challenge of making matter visible in an expression which is distant from the human perception. Some reflections are presented here on the option of musealization chosen which come from a broader evaluation of the exhibit.

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  • Sandra Murriello
    Author
    Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP)
  • Djana Contier
    Author
    Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP)
  • Marcelo Knobel
    Author
    Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP)
  • Citation

    ISSN : 1824-2049
    Publication Name: Journal of Science Communication
    Volume: 5
    Number: 4
    Resource Type: Research Products
    Discipline: Engineering | Materials science | Technology
    Audience: Elementary School Children (6-10) | Middle School Children (11-13) | General Public | Museum/ISE Professionals | Scientists | Evaluators
    Environment Type: Media and Technology | Games, Simulations, and Interactives | Exhibitions | Museum and Science Center Exhibits

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