Teachers are some of the most important people in attracting young visitors in large quantities to a science centre. If teachers are convinced of the value of your science centre, they become ambassadors by booking your programmes and taking...
It is now 10 years since a number of science centres were set up in the UK and elsewhere in Europe to celebrate the new millennium. Their arrival was controversial and was not greeted with enthusiasm by many existing centres. The newcomers had...
In this interactive poster session, we will show several good practice examples of how teaching laboratories can be setup and run in a science centre environment. We will focus on budget issues, staff requirements, choice of topics for workshops...
When looking into the future, there is always the temptation of asking the more experienced for insights and advice. This session, however, will try to convey the boldness and daring of the younger ones, collecting their ideas, foresights and...
In general: What is the difference between the popularization of human sciences and hard science? How do you show human science in an interactive way? What are the subjects in human sciences which are unexplored by exhibit designers?In detail:...
The opening event of the Ecsite Annual Conference 2010.
The session will present cases from science centres/museums dealing with the topic of occupational safety, a topic strictly linked with science and technology. DASA pursues the aim of incorporating the concept of occupational safety and health...
As we celebrate the theory of natural selection, are we actually encouraging unnatural selection by promoting the constant protection of biodiversity at all costs? Nature-related topics such as climate change, biodiversity, health, sustainable...
We will confront ideas and practices about the topic of risk and danger and the challenge of engaging people – especially youngsters – and foster the safety culture. Through three case studies, we will discuss how to be effective in...