Informal science education supports people of all ages and walks of life in exploring science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
The St. Louis Science Center, in collaboration with the City College of New York and the Science Museum of Minnesota, are combining their considerable expertise with youth programs to create new opportunities for after-school STEM learning.
A highly anticipated report from the (U.S.) National Research Council (NRC), Learning Science in Informal Environments: Places, People, and Pursuits, is now available. According to the NRC, "tens of millions of Americans, young and old, choose to learn about science in informal ways - by visiting museums and aquariums, attending after-school programs, pursuing personal hobbies, and watching TV documentaries, for example. There is abundant evidence that these programs and settings, and even everyday experiences such as a walk in the park, contribute to people's knowledge and interest in science."
