Science on the Move: Everyday Encounters with Science

俄勒冈科学与工业博物馆正在实施一个路径项目，该项目将测试和完善一个模型，通过在日常场所进行无障碍的互动科学展览，让波特兰的公交乘客参与与位置相关的STEM内容，从而促进科学无处不在和与个人相关的认识。这项研究将采用一种“基于设计的研究”方法，这种方法既可以反复测试显示有效性，又可以开发和完善一个可以为该领域贡献知识的基础理论模型。“移动中的科学”模型将使用一个展览原型进行开发和测试，该原型包括1)一个易于移动的原型核心，带有熟悉的触摸屏界面，2)多套交互式数字内容，以及3)各种附带的外皮，旨在吸引公众。展览原型将放置在公共汽车运输节点，以吸引成年人，特别是那些没有大学学位的人，他们在科学中心的代表性不足。一系列可能的STEM内容领域将根据公众感兴趣的主题进行选择和测试。如果成功，考虑到所涉及的一些挑战，可行性研究将在波特兰周围更全面地应用，并成为其他城市考虑的典范。

The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry is implementing a Pathways project that will test and refine a model to promote an appreciation that science is everywhere and personally relevant by engaging transit riders in Portland, OR with location-relevant STEM content through unfacilitated, interactive science exhibits in everyday places. The study will employ a "design-based research" approach that both iteratively tests exhibit effectiveness and develops and refines an underlyting theoretical model that can contribute knowledge to the field. The "Science on the Move" model will be developed and tested using an exhibit prototype that includes 1) an easily transportable prototype core with a familiar touch-screen interface, 2) multiple sets of interactive digital content, and 3) a variety of accompanying outer skins designed to attract the public. The exhibit prototype will be placed at bus transit nodes to reach adults, specifically targeting those without college degrees who are underrepresented in science centers. A range of possible STEM content domains will be selected and tested based on topics of interest to the public. If successful, given the several challenges involved, the feasibility study will be applied more fully around Portland and be a model for other cities to consider.