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Strengthening Rural Engagement in STEM

October 1, 2019 - September 30, 2022 | Public Programs

Sciencenter will use a co-development process to strengthen rural engagement with hands-on and inquiry-based STEM for families and children. The museum will initiate the project in partnership with Moravia Central School District and Groton Public Library. The project team will also collaborate with advisors who have expertise in reaching rural audiences. Project activities will increase the museum's understanding of rural communities' needs around STEM. The museum will work with additional rural partners to develop activities and programs that meet identified needs. An external evaluator will track project progress and measure results. This evaluator will also train the museum's staff on data collection and recording methods. Data analysis throughout the project will support changes in programs and activities as needed.

Funders

IMLS
Funding Program: Museums for America
Award Number: MA-10-19-0252-19
Funding Amount: $202,163

TEAM MEMBERS

  • MichelleHeadshot2
    Principal Investigator
    Sciencenter
  • Discipline: General STEM
    Audience: Elementary School Children (6-10) | Families | Museum/ISE Professionals | Evaluators
    Environment Type: Public Programs | Museum and Science Center Programs | Library Programs
    Access and Inclusion: Rural

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