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Inspiring Visitors to Tinker, Create, and Innovate

August 22, 2012 | Public Programs, Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks, Exhibitions
In this article, science center and museum professionals from around the world share ways that they are engaging visitors in hands-on innovation. Work from the following organizations are discussed: Exploratorium, Discovery Center of Idaho, Lawrence Hall of Science, Iridescent, Conner Prairie Interactive History Park, Ideum, Discovery Place, Ontario Science Centre, Bootheel Youth Museum, Science Centre Singapore, Children's Museum of Phoenix, Discovery Museums (Acton, MA), Discovery Center of Springfield, Missouri, Museum of Science, Boston, Questacon--The National Science and Technology Centre (Canberra, Australia), and Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation, National Museum of American History.

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    ISSN : 1528-820X
    Publication Name: ASTC Dimensions
    Resource Type: Reference Materials
    Discipline: Art, music, and theater | Education and learning science | Engineering | General STEM | History/policy/law | Life science | Mathematics | Nature of science | Technology
    Audience: Museum/ISE Professionals
    Environment Type: Public Programs | Community Outreach Programs | Museum and Science Center Programs | Public Events and Festivals | Park, Outdoor, and Garden Programs | Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks | Resource Centers and Networks | Exhibitions | Museum and Science Center Exhibits

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