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In this section you will find useful documents and information on science engagement in general, and Ecsite activities in particular. Browse through articles, toolkits, reports, websites...

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Resources

Book or article
bioeconomy strategy graphic
Bioeconomy – Get on board!
October 2015 - Feature article by Gilles Laroche - In conversation with Raquel da Cunha published in Spokes #12, October 2015
The European Commission is investing in the Bioeconomy sector and there will be a role for public engagement organisations in this field - get on board! | Estimated reading time: 8 minutes
Category:
EU and governance
Keywords:
bioeconomy, #h2020, Horizon 2020, european commission, Spokes
Material for workshops and exhibitions
Spokes resource
Rosetta Kit Exhibition Catalogue
October 2015 - What are comets? Where do they come from? Why should we care about them? The exhibition “Comets & ESA’s Rosetta” invites the audience to take part in the incredible journey of Rosetta and to better understand its mission. Through simple and modular displays, visitors discover what we already know about comets and how a deeper knowledge of them could lead to major discoveries about the origins of the solar system and our origins.
Category:
Topics in science
Keywords:
#space group, #rosetta, #ESA
Book or article
George Marshall and his book: “Don't Even Think About It - Why Our Brains Are Wired To Ignore Climate Change”
Navigating narrative minefields
September 2015 - Interviews published in Spokes #11, September 2015
Climate change or genocide -  how do you tell stories that spark concern and inspire action? How do you guide exhibition visitors through emotionally challenging topics? | Estimated reading time: 17 minutes (3-5 min per interview)  
Keywords:
psychology, exhibitions, design, emotions, storytelling, climate change, genocide, Inzovu curve, biodiversity, Spokes
Book or article
biocube_citizen science_spokes_Ecsite
Are you ready for citizen science?
September 2015 - Feature article by Raquel da Cunha published in Spokes #11, September 2015
Volunteers are helping researchers question and analyse scientific data. How is this possible? Discover all about it and take part in this innovative and powerful collaboration! | Estimated reading time: 18 minutes
Category:
Education & learning
Keywords:
citizen science, cs, Participation, empowerment, Spokes
Book or article
"Science in the Parliament", an RRI initiative by Ciência Viva
RRI for beginners
August 2015 - Feature article by Andrea Troncoso - Julie Becker published in Spokes #10, August 2015
Vaguely heard of Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI), know that it's hot but not quite what it means? This article is for you | Estimated reading time: 17 minutes
Category:
EU and governance
Keywords:
#rri, Horizon2020, #h2020, Responsible Research and Innovation, RRI Tools, Spokes
Book or article
FRida & freD's own logo...
Branding is all about love & passion
August 2015 - Interviews published in Spokes #10, August 2015
Can science centres be power brands? Discover what it takes to win a special place in consumers' hearts and minds | Estimated reading time: 12 minutes (6 min per interview)
Keywords:
branding, design, marketing, market research, rebranding, megabrand, power brand, Spokes
Report
"Space for Life" Pr
Spokes resource
Space Group Pre-Conference Workshop "Space for Life" 2015 - Report
July 2015 - In this report we would like to share the results of the Pre-Conference Workshop "Space for Life", that took place during the Ecsite Annual Conference 2015 hosted in MUSE (Trento, Italy) organised by the Ecsite Space Group and the European Space Agency (ESA).
Category:
Topics in science
Keywords:
#space, #space group, #pre-conference, #ecsite2015
Book or article
Illingworth S, Redfern J, Millington S and Gray S 2015, F1000Research 2015, 4:409
Spokes resource
What’s in a Name? Exploring the Nomenclature of Science Communication in the UK
July 2015 - Look at the intriguing word clouds resulting from on a study proposing "concise and workable definitions for science outreach, public engagement, widening participation, and knowledge exchange". A 2015 study by Sam Illingworth, James Redfern, Steve Millington and Sam Gray.
Category:
EU and governance
Keywords:
definitions, nomenclature, science outreach, public engagement
Spokes resource
Ecsite Strategic Plan 2016-2020
July 2015 - This Strategic plan outlines Ecsite's vision for the future, states its mission and values and sets five priorities for the years 2016-2020.
Category:
Ecsite corporate documents
Keywords:
strategic plan, 2016-2020
Report
Spokes resource
Horizon Report - 2015 Museum Edition
June 2015 - What is on the five-year horizon for museums? A publication by the NMC Horizon Project Museum Expert Panel
Category:
Education & learning
Keywords:
trends, policy, strategy, museums, nmc
Book or article
#EcsiteAwards winner 2015: Norsk Teknisk Museum for TING exhibition
Celebrating excellence in science engagement
June 2015 - Interviews published in Spokes #9, June 2015
TING, the 2015 Mariano Gago Ecsite Award winning project explores the complex relationship between technology and democracy | Estimated reading time: 12 minutes (3-5 min per interview)
Category:
Education & learning
Keywords:
Mariano Gago Ecsite Award, TING, norsk teknisk museum, democracy, citizenship, dialogue, Spokes
Book or article
Techniquest was the first cultural institution in the development of Cardiff Harbour
Impact: Science centres influence learning, local prosperity and social development
June 2015 - Feature article by Professor Per-Edvin Persson published in Spokes #9, June 2015
Need to prove (potential) impact and argue the case science centres and museums with stakeholders and decision makers? This review is exactly what you were looking for: Persson summarizes scientific and professional literature on the impact of science centres | Estimated reading time: 12 minutes
Category:
Education & learning
Keywords:
impact, Persson, learning, economy, urban planning, Bilbao effect, Spokes

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