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Diversity in Action: Jacksonville Science Festival
Jacksonville Science Festival kicked off its three day festival Saturday, March 2. The weather was not friendly, bringing rain and chilly temperatures... but, still, the people came! This is the festival's 7th year and locals were excited to have the...
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Science Festival Snippets: “Does attending a large science event enthuse young people about science careers?”
Article: "Does attending a large science event enthuse young people about science careers?" What do we know? The prevailing view of STEM career progression holds that interest in science and mathematics decreases over time as students move through the education...

Science Festival Snippets: “Experiential Learning Theory”
Article: “Experiential learning theory: identifying the impact of an Ocean Science Festival on family members and defining characteristics of successful activities” What do we know? Science festivals are increasingly recognized as important opportunities for public...

Science Festival Snippets: “Preaching to the Scientifically Converted”
Article: “Preaching to the Scientifically Converted: Evaluating Inclusivity in Science Festival Audiences" What do we know? As scientific institutions continue to increase their consideration of equity and inclusion in public engagement efforts, more attention is...

Science Festival Snippets: “Mystery Shopping:
Article: “Mystery Shopping: An Innovative Method for Observing Interactions with Scientists During Public Science Events” What do we know? A key component of public science events, like science festivals, is the interactions between scientists and the public. While...