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Research, theory & evaluation 2017
Keynote - Alice Roberts

Professor Alice Roberts is an anthropologist, author and broadcaster, and Professor of Public Engagement in Science at the University of Birmingham. Watch a video of her keynote.

Science ♥ society 2017
Keynote - Nina Simon

Nina Simon has been described as a “museum visionary” by Smithsonian Magazine for her audience-centred approach to design. Watch a video of her keynote.

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2017 Ecsite Conference
Equity & Inclusion
Social inclusion and diversity – from goodwill to institutional change
Barbara StreicherVanessa MignanMatteo MerzagoraMarianne AchiamElizabeth RasekoalaBarbara StreicherMaria Vlachou

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At the 2016 Ecsite Annual Conference our community was challenged by keynote speaker Liz...

2017 Ecsite Conference
Marketing & communication
Test play: "The power of knowledge” game
Paweł BarczyńskiMichał Buława

Two years ago at the Ecsite Annual Conference's GameLab in Trento one of the project discussed and analysed was the “EC1 – The power of knowledge” game. And afterwards guess what happened?... We’ve now got this game finished and ready to be...

2017 Ecsite Conference
Learning
The Grand Bazaar
Martin KulhawczukIan RussellNoel JacksonSabine HaakeSamar D. KirreshAnna GunnarssonElisabetta TrentinPedro PomboOzlem CamNaomi FosterMarco MirandaEva Hofstad HagenRannei Solbak Simonsen

Welcome to the Grand Bazaar, an informal drop-in session featuring dozens of table-top activities - and their facilitators. This long-time favourite session returns to take you on a creative and inspiring journey with spicy experiments, hands-on...

2017 Ecsite Conference
Strategy & vision
Conversation with Alice Roberts
Ian BrunswickAlice Roberts

Your opportunity to engage in conversation with anthropologist, author and broadcaster Alice Roberts after hearing her keynote in the previous time slot.

2017 Ecsite Conference
Strategy & vision
Participating in large-scale public campaigns
Tomas RehacekDavid SittenfeldAnna OmedesWalter Staveloz

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Mobilising large-scale campaigns around topics such as biotechnology or biodiversity at...

2017 Ecsite Conference
Learning
Having fun with... classification
Dacha AtienzaThierry BrassacRita CamposKrista LeusinkChristine MarizziSara Mira

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Biodiversity is often mentioned in the media. Unfortunately, usually only to talk about...

2017 Ecsite Conference
Science ♥ society
New edges of life: engaging audiences with the unknown
Amito HaarhuisQuitterie LargeteauHerve GroscarretMichael John GormanIlona Iłowiecka-Tańska

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In line with the ‘Life everywhere’ conference theme, we will explore the challenges of...

2017 Ecsite Conference
Research, theory & evaluation
Behavioural visitor research: new insights into learning
Jen DeWittNils Petter HauanIlona Iłowiecka-TańskaClaire McAreeMaartje Raijmakers

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The accessibility of interactive exhibitions is traditionally gauged by indicators such...

2017 Ecsite Conference
Learning
Confessions – the seven small sins of science communication
Mikko MyllykoskiAmparo Leyman PinoHenrik SellJet de WitKim Gladstone HerlevDick de JongThomas B BergLee Skolnick, FAIADobrivoje Lale EricKaterina Chabova

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Are you ready to confess? Valuable lessons can be learned from our mistakes and worries,...

2017 Ecsite Conference
Research, theory & evaluation
Thinking about learning - put your research glasses on! - Day 1
Marjelle van HoornJen DeWittRoy SchedlerNils Petter HauanIlona Iłowiecka-TańskaWelmoet DamsmaDoris LewalterAnne Mæland

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2017 Ecsite Conference
Learning
Fostering financial literacy
Philip ListGiovanna PaladinoNina von GaylMarcela Gonzalez

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Financial literacy or financial capability is at the heart of a healthy economy and also...

2017 Ecsite Conference
Learning
Tinkering for party
Jessica StanleyVanessa MignanYihsuan LinHiljanne van der MeerSamar D. KirreshSebastian Martin

Planning to dance the night away at the Nocturne? Want to make an unforgettable fashion statement as you enter the Hall of Biodiversity? A blinking, flashing, color-changing conversation piece might help you get in the mood to party!

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