Exhibit development
Johannes-Geert HagmannKevin EliceiriJochen ThamGöran MånssonKristina Yu
The fascination for the macrocosm and the scales of the universe, as seen through astronomical observation, has continuously been a source of inspiration for visitors in science centres and museums. On the opposite end of the scale, microscope...
Networking & Partnerships
Rinske van den BergDaniel LexénTobias ErikssonMikkel Bohm
The session analyses the evolution of industry role in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) education ecosystem, contributing to the debate on Education and Learning – “Teaching innovation. The art of changing perspectives...
Science in Society
Eric SiegelAmparo Leyman PinoMJ Schwartz
The primary objective of any science communication institution is the communication of science and technology. This communication can only be effective when the visitor becomes an active participant in the process. This by definition requires two...
Science in Society
Alex VerkadeJen WongMark DingemanseBas Haring
Innovation starts with dreaming. So, to innovate, we need good dreamers. Who are the best dreamers we know? Kids. Artists. Philosophers, maybe. People less confined by the shackles of scientific knowledge. On the other hand, who is more likely to...
Collections
Claes Johansson
Natural History Museums are often imagined to be traditional repositories of historical collections. They continue to draw millions of visitors each year and are family favorites owing to the weird and wonderful collections. These museums remain...
Science in Society
Filip NicolaisenMichaela LivingstonePål Brekke
The last decade has opened outer space up to mankind, both scientifically and to the public, in a way that hasn’t been witnessed since the Space race of the 1960s. Mars-rovers, exoplanets, public space flights and a digital infrastructure...
Collections
laura ronzonJohannes-Geert HagmannMaarten Okkersen
This new session format is seeking to leave the comfort zone of science centres and museums, opening the debate on a controversial subject: do science centres need objects to increase their impact, to be innovative and relevant, and to meet their...
Tim PorterTim PorterDavid Kanter
Many science centers are struggling to innovate in the broad realm of digital media, recognizing that their institution’s future depends on connecting with their audiences in new ways. How do we balance quality hands-on experiences with an...
Education
Marzia MazzonettoJosh GutwillTessa van SchijndelVesna PajićMarjelle van HoornHeather King
How can science centres and museums encourage parents to facilitate their child’s science learning and engagement? Families are among the most important museum and science centre audiences. Parents can play a key role in the success or...
Human Resources
Linda ConlonLesley Lewis
CEO-Board interaction is a key factor in organizational success. A positive Board-CEO relationship creates synergies that will support fundraising and leverage existing relationships between Board members, science centre interests and personal...
Research, theory & evaluation
Carina HalvordJohn FalkStephanie Sinclair
Two studies will be presented which attempt to measure the impact of informal science education which remains one of the field’s toughest challenges.
A review of informal learning in the UK focused on understanding the...
Science in Society
Barbara Streicher
South East Europe is the home region of many scientists and world-famous minds who have contributed to modern development. It could also be a centre of modern innovation just by increasing public awareness on the importance of natural sciences,...