What is the impact of a science center on its community?

January 1, 2014 | Public Programs, Exhibitions

A comparison of survey data from 2000 and 2009 supports findings that the California Science Center in Los Angeles provides opportunities for public engagement in science that may not be supported by other education resources. Survey evidence correlates the community’s use of the science center with improvements in science engagement and science literacy.

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Clea Matson

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Resource Type: Research Brief

Discipline: Education and learning science | General STEM

Audience: General Public | Museum/ISE Professionals

Environment Type: Public Programs | Museum and Science Center Programs | Exhibitions | Museum and Science Center Exhibits

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