Science ♥ society
Ronen MirJoseph RocheRooske FranseVera GouveiaSanne van Gammeren
One of the main characteristics of open science communities such as open schooling or citizen science projects is the collaboration with multiple stakeholders. Co-creation within such a community can be very rewarding and valuable. However,...
Science ♥ society
Christian SichauMarkus WeißkopfMichael John Gorman
The climate crisis, the coronavirus pandemic and the debate surrounding genetic engineering are just three current fields where scientific knowledge carries far-reaching political consequences, causing a predicament for scientists about their...
Exhibit development
Lizzy MoriartyPilvi KolkSarah AlexanderDon LessemEveline KuchmakAgnes RuizLaura KuhnCaroline BreunesseMichael SchoepplKaterina ChabovaPaolo RussoGillian GruenCedric MoulartRaphaël BonettoFemke BijlsmaOlivier RetoutDacha Atienza
A preview of current and upcoming touring science exhibitions across Europe and the world. This fast-paced session will give you a glimpse of a large range of exhibitions on offer, leaving it up to you to make contacts and find out more.
Exhibit development
Lizzy BakkerStefan FahrngruberWouter van der ZouweMaarten Taborsky
Climate change is a defining challenge of our time and it is happening more quickly than we feared. Limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius by 2030, reaching net-zero by 2050. This sounds like a race we cannot win. But we are far from...
Science ♥ society
Marianne AchiamSabrina Vitting-SeerupJustin DillonLuisa MassaraniAntonio Gomes da Costa
Anti-vaxxers, flat earthers and other science sceptic groupings are symptoms of the post-truth era we are experiencing as a global society. Unfortunately, authoritative stances towards such scepticism have been proven counterproductive. In this...
The Farewell Party is the Conference’s most informal social event: chat, share a drink with other participants and dance the night away to say goodbye to friends, colleagues and our wonderful Conference Host!
Equity & Inclusion
Lewis HouJen DeWittVanessa MignanShaun UssherAndrew Newman
Science centres, museums and other spaces are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in their work. For some, this is purely in the interest of reaching new audiences, but for others, such work is part of...
Equity & Inclusion
Barbara StreicherAutumn BrownLewis HouMavis Ramazani
Researchers from two projects focusing on the needs, interests, and wellbeing of migrants and refugees share their work alongside participants from each project. Tech Scéal, an Irish initiative, explores issues of algorithmic justice with...
Learning
Erik TorstenssonJon HaavieJørn HafverBianca VioletBrenda Shivanandan
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is used in more and more applications and is affecting our reality in new and challenging ways. Science centres have a unique opportunity and obligation to educate and engage the general public in this. In this...
Equity & Inclusion
Emmi HuhtaniemiMaarten OkkersenLorenz KampschulteKati Tyystjärvi
Today, science centres and museums are committed to serving new audiences, promoting social justice in society. Is science capital a useful tool or not? A common situation in our institutions is that visitors seem to have high science capital...
Equity & Inclusion
An overview of five projects, all commended by the Ecsite Awards jury during their decision-making process for the Responsible and Responsive Award. The work undertaken and the lessons learned in how these organisations were bold, innovative and...
Science ♥ society
Cristina PacaLucie SteiglederPatrick KlügelStuart JamesCarla PugliaAndrew Whittington-DavisMiranda ThoenMarzia MazzonettoSiri KellnerMarie CouëdicÀlex ArgemíMariana Rama Pedro AlvesMichael CreekAlix ThuillierSabine HaakeDobrivoje Lale EricBeate LangholfStephanos CherouvisSílvia Zurita i Món
The courageous speakers of this session will be telling you about their projects in an original and jargon-free style.
Expect a two-minute story for each project, followed by 45 minutes of networking. Join to get a quick overview of...