From the Community
Resources
CAISE Newsletters
The CAISE newsletter, issued in electronic format, includes NSF-funded project Spotlights, reports on CAISE Inquiry Groups and NSF-sponsored ISE conferences and workshops, articles by members of the Visitor Studies Association, and updates from NSF.
CAISE Inquiry Group Reports
CAISE Inquiry Group reports are intended to strengthen and connect the ISE community by catalyzing conversations across the field around issues and topics of common concern.
Articles from the Visitor Studies Association
An ongoing series of articles that synthesize findings from research and evaluation, provide evidence of the contributions of informal science education, and provide information and guidance to ISE practitioners in carrying out their work. [ View all related articles ]
More about evaluation
Tools and resources for evaluating project impacts.
Reports from NSF-funded conferences and workshops
More about informal science education
Reports, conferences, and resources developed with support from the National Science Foundation's Informal Science Education program.
- Learning Science in Informal Environments (read online, free)
- 2008 CAISE Landscape Study Report (PDF 27pgs, 224kb) | Executive Summary (PDF 2pgs, 28kb)
Working with National Science Foundation support
NSF's Informal Science Education program invests in projects that promote lifelong learning of STEM in a wide variety of informal settings. Funding is provided for projects that advance understanding of informal STEM learning, that develop and implement innovative strategies and resources for informal STEM education, and that build the national professional capacity for research, development, and practice in the field. For FAQs about the current solicitation, check here.
Stories from the field
Evidence for the value of ISE comes from rigorous research, careful case studies—and sometimes, anecdotes. Anecdotes can steer us toward promising new fields for inquiry, help shape research and evaluation questions, and provide memorable illustrations of research findings. [ View all related articles ]