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An Exploratory Study on Family Group Use of a Multi-touch Table Exhibit at a Public Marine Science Center

Creator:: East, Jennifer L.
Abstract:: Museums, aquariums, and technology centers are informal learning environments that facilitate the understanding of scientific phenomena while supporting self-motivated learning. Families are a social group that frequently visits these sites. There are multiple opportunities for adults and children to engage in independent sense-making and collective discussion about their experiences with...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: An Exploratory Study on Family Group Use of a Multi

Unpacking docent practice in free choice science learning settings : a qualitative study documenting the what and whys of docent interpretive practice

Creator:: Good, Laura H.
Abstract:: Museum settings including aquariums, zoos and science centers rely heavily on their volunteer docent populations to interact with and communicate science and conservation concepts to the visiting public. The interactions docents have with museum visitors are important to meeting the educational expectations of museums and improving public science literacy as...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Settings: A Qualitative Study Documenting the What and Whys of Docent Interpretive Practice

Conservation education in free-choice learning environments : the effects of animals and interpretation

Creator:: Hodak, Eleanor
Abstract:: With 150 million people visiting accredited zoos and aquariums annually, these institutions have the unique opportunity to present conservation-oriented messages to a large and receptive audience. The purpose of this study was to explore the role of interpretation and/or the viewing of live animals in the communication of these messages....
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : _____________________________________________________________________ Shawn M. Rowe With 150 million people visiting accredited zoos and aquariums annually

Communicating science : developing an exhibit with scientists and educators

Creator:: Lemagie, Emily
Abstract:: Outreach is a small, but significant component to modern research. Developing an exhibit for public display can be an effective way to communicate science to broad audiences, although it may be a less familiar method to scientists than writing papers or giving presentations. I outline the process of developing an...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: . Shawn Rowe also contributed a tremendous amount of guidance towards my research efforts, well beyond

The development and evaluation of an interactive exhibit to support real-time water quality data interpretation by the public at an informal education setting

Creator:: Mikulak, Sarah E.
Abstract:: Ocean observing groups are currently making efforts to work with well-defined end-user groups, like boaters and fishermen, to provide meaningful and effective real-time data (RTD) products and visualizations. However, providing meaningful data products for undefined groups such as the general public is not straightforward. In Oregon, several industry, science, and...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: data straight to the scientist‟s computer or, in some cases, a website. Depending on the type of

2008/2009 Annual Report

Creator:: Hatfield Marine Science Center
Abstract:: Report year ends June 30.
Resource Type:: Other
Full Text:: .........................................................................1 I. RESEARCH A. Oregon State University Programs by Station and Institutes

2011/2012 Annual Report

Creator:: Hatfield Marine Science Center
Abstract:: Report year ends June 30.
Resource Type:: Other
Full Text:: rAft0%"0"4 004 WWPW°% OELO%s 01010%40.010kft 040.0% %S.% %S.% 000.0%4 2030 SE Marine Science Drive

2010/2011 Annual Report

Creator:: Hatfield Marine Science Center
Abstract:: Report year ends June 30
Resource Type:: Other
Full Text:: Message 1 I. RESEARCH A. Oregon State University Programs by Stations and Institutes 2 Coastal Oregon

2006/2007 Annual report (Hatfield Marine Science Center)

Creator:: Hatfield Marine Science Center
Abstract:: Report year ends June 30.
Resource Type:: Other
Full Text:: .........................................................................1 I. RESEARCH A. Oregon State University Programs by Station and Institutes

2009/2010 Annual Report

Creator:: Hatfield Marine Science Center
Abstract:: Report year ends June 30
Resource Type:: Other
Full Text:: ://hmsc.oregonstate.edu TABLE OF CONTENTS Director's Message 1 I. RESEARCH Oceanic and Atmospheric Research Division A

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An Exploratory Study on Family Group Use of a Multi-touch Table Exhibit at a Public Marine Science Center

Unpacking docent practice in free choice science learning settings : a qualitative study documenting the what and whys of docent interpretive practice

Conservation education in free-choice learning environments : the effects of animals and interpretation

Communicating science : developing an exhibit with scientists and educators

The development and evaluation of an interactive exhibit to support real-time water quality data interpretation by the public at an informal education setting

2008/2009 Annual Report

2011/2012 Annual Report

2010/2011 Annual Report

2006/2007 Annual report (Hatfield Marine Science Center)

2009/2010 Annual Report

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