Middle school is a crucial stage in student development as students prepare for a fast
changing future. The science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) skills that …

Informal science education institutions (ISEIs), such as museums, aquariums, and nature
centers, offer more to teachers than just field trip destinations—they have the potential to …

If we truly wish to promote science or STEM education, then it would seem that the joining of
resources and expertise from the communities of formal schooling and informal science …

This study examines the development and ongoing activities of a collaboration between an
urban elementary school and a nearby aquarium. Although the benefits of such …

Science centers and museums are developing new strategies to increase inclusiveness, to
engage the public more actively and to respond to the need to present contemporary …

We investigated the characteristics of a medical simulation‐based informal learning
environment (MSBE) of a science center—an environment not yet studied—to understand its …

In order to prepare our next generation of scientists, continual improvements in the
curriculum are required to capture students' interest in the sciences early in their …

This paper presents innovative strategies to teach control and robotic concepts. These
strategies include: 1) a real world focus on social/environmental contexts that are …

Science learning outside of school or university extends beyond traditional science content
and curriculum and contributes to life-long learning. Most people's learning takes place …

Informal educators are faced with reaching a wide range of audiences visiting their
institutions, many of which are students in grades K-12. Therefore, it is important for informal …