NSF-funded museums and science centers offering virtual experiences to enjoy from your home
Posted by National Science Foundation on July 19, 2022
Though museums and science centers across the nation may have closed their doors due to COVID-19, there are still ways to enjoy their exhibitions. Museums, science centers, zoo, aquariums, and other NSF-funded science organizations are bridging the social distance gap by offering a variety of free virtual resources and experiences that you can enjoy from the safety and comfort of your home. Research shows that most learning happens outside the classroom, and NSF has long recognized the importance of these informal settings in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education.
“The need for various ways that people can engage with their passions, explore new content, and make connections between science and society is never more apparent than it is today,” shared Julie Johnson, Program Officer for the Advancing Informal STEM Learning program. “Organizations like museums, zoos, aquariums, national parks, libraries and more offer opportunities like these for people of all ages. Programs such as AISL in the Division of Research on Learning at NSF have long recognized the need for quality research and development to support life-long learning.”
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