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When science makes us who we are: known and speculative impacts of science festivals

December 19, 2014 | Public Programs
Science festivals (or just “festivals”) are currently ascendant in the United States with more than 40 new initiatives emerging in just the past 5 years, but their story is not so easily told. The schedule of any one individual festival may contain a staggering array of events, and each festival is different both from year to year, and from other festivals. One multi-festival evaluation points to potential strengths of the format, as well as the importance of the participation of STEM practitioners. Collaboration and social identity formation are considered as powerful festival impacts, and potential challenges for festivals are discussed.

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    Author
    Science Festival Alliance
  • Citation

    ISSN : 1824-2049
    Publication Name: Journal of Science Communication
    Volume: 13
    Number: 4
    Resource Type: Reference Materials
    Discipline: General STEM
    Audience: General Public | Museum/ISE Professionals | Scientists
    Environment Type: Public Programs | Public Events and Festivals

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