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Issues Laboratory Collaborative

August 15, 1991 - January 31, 1996 | Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks, Public Programs

The Franklin Institute Science Museum in Philadelphia, PA., acting as administrative coordinator for the Issues Laboratory Collaborative (ILC), requests NSF support for five science museums over a three year period to investigate the effectiveness of museum-based programs about controversial issues in science and technology; to develop, test, refine, and disseminate ten educational programs on science issues; and to establish a permanent Science Issues Network that will disseminate materials and methods to all U.S. science museums engaged in issues programs. This project has been formulated for re-submission to the National Science Foundation with guidance from a distinguished panel of scientists who will assist in program development. Approximately two million people will be directly served by ILC programs and exhibits during the three-year period.

Funders

NSF
Funding Program: ISE/AISL
Award Number: 9153964
Funding Amount: 654749

TEAM MEMBERS

  • Roree Iris-Williams
    Principal Investigator
    Franklin Institute Science Museum
  • 2013 10 16 MindaBorun
    Principal Investigator
    Franklin Institute Science Museum
  • Ann Mintz
    Co-Principal Investigator
    Franklin Institute Science Museum
  • Discipline: General STEM | Technology
    Audience: Evaluators | General Public | Museum/ISE Professionals
    Environment Type: Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks | Resource Centers and Networks | Public Programs | Museum and Science Center Programs

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