What is informal science education?
Informal science education supports people of all ages and walks of life in exploring science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Join colleagues from across the field at the second Informal Science Education Summit, coming up March 3–5 in Washington, D.C.
Taking as its theme "Surrounded by Science,” title of a book forthcoming from the National Research Council, the ISE Summit 2010 is designed to mobilize, energize, and empower the ISE community. In addition to providing opportunities for networking and showcasing outstanding ISE projects, the ISE Summit invites participants to join in investigations launched by CAISE Inquiry Groups, which are addressing questions like these: What are the scope and scale of the ISE field? What opportunities and barriers do current public policies present to the realization of the full potential of ISE? How can we build a compelling case for the value of ISE?
Together, we'll work to build a shared picture of the contributions of informal science education—and toidentify hot topics for future CAISE Inquiry Groups to address.
The ISE Summit takes place at Washington, D.C.'s Hilton Washington, north of Dupont Circle. Be sure to register by February 1st. Check here for hotel and registration information.