Building public knowledge: collaborations between science centers, universities, and industry

Article Abstract:

Over the past forty years Science, centers have emerged as a specialized medium for communicating science. In an increasingly scientific and technology world and pride themselves of their ability to bridge the intellectual and affective gap between the scientist and non-scientist, in the process building awareness and appreciation of the role of science in our everyday lives is discussed.

Communication in science, Scientific communication

---

Science centers as learning laboratories: experiences of Heureka, the Finnish Science Center

Article Abstract:

Development of the premise that science center education is a form of informal learning and the growth of modern science centers can be traced to the resurgence of interest in the West. The informal learning sources such as science centers seem to have stronger impact on their academic career choices that has hitherto been realized was reveled in a survey taken among university students.

Services information, Services, Career choice

---

Survival of science centers in New Zealand: what we can learn

Article Abstract:

The necessary critical mass of visits to science centers may not be easily attainable due to inadequate funding, and this affects the very survival of science centers in regions of low population. Science Alive! a science center in New Zealand, provides a case study of how these constraints can overcome through the implementation of some bold initiatives.

New Zealand

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: The recruitment of researchers and the organization of scientific activity in industry. Are industries destined toward 'productivity paradox'?: An empirical case of Korea
• Abstracts: Mill tailings to be removed from Colorado River site, Energy Department says. Atlanta to reclaim its water system
• Abstracts: Exploiting the synergy between coordination chemistry and molecular imprinting in the quest for new catalysts
• Abstracts: Strategies for heterocyclic construction via novel multicomponent reactions based on isocyanides and nucleophilic carbenes
• Abstracts: Transportation: Atlanta looks to improve roadways, expand transit options. Commission hears proposals for improving surface transportation

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.