January 2016 - Selection of articles
Each month, Ecsite lists interesting articles and publications in the field of science engagement. Read something good? Send the reference to communications@ecsite.eu.
On science engagement & museums
New astronomy website for children
Space scoop provides exciting news about the latest astronomical discoveries in simple language and is accompanied by a stunning astronomical image - in 22 languages. Space Scoop articles are delivered directly by world-class space agencies and institutes in the world, allowing children across the globe to read them without delay. Browse through the website.
How to Create Meaningful Children's Museums
A feature on Blooloop based on the speech ‘Philosophies and Techniques For Creating Meaningful Children’s Exhibits’ given in Beijing by Shawn McCoy. In his speech, the Vice President of Marketing & Business Development at Jack Rouse Associates (JRA) shared his insights around creating engaging and enriching museums that actively contribute to the development of a child’s cognitive, social, emotional and physical skills. Read the feature.
Citizen science: powered by the people
Interview to Greg Newman, Chair of the Citizen Science Association, on how the organisation promotes effective use of citizen science for both research and meaningful participation. Download the pdf
UnSTEMing the flow and Shaping STEM's future today
Two articles on STEM education in the latest International Innovation magazine. Read online.
Men: the silent voice in the women in STEM debate
In a blog post, Stemettes’ Communications Lead Jo Cruse argues that men have as much a role to play in gender-balanced workplaces as women. Why? Because everyone wins. Read online.
On the EU front
New European Innovation Council on the Horizon
Commissioner Moedas is starting "to lay the foundations for an ambitious new institute. The aim is to create a cohesive pan-European body for innovation that will parallel what the European Research Council has done for science," reports Éanna Kelly in Science|Business 5 January edition. Read the latest news online.
Survey Report: Strategic Priorities, Funding and Pan- European Co-operation for Research Infrastructures in Europe
This report released by Science Europe describes the decision-making landscape when it comes to the planning, funding and collaboration of public scientific research facilities in Europe. It gives insight into the diversity of processes in place to define strategic priorities across the different national research systems. Read it online.
