Planning Grant for "Imagine That!" Career Explorations in Science, Technology, and Engineering for Students and Families

夏博空间和科学中心寻求支持，参与为期六个月的“想象那！”，一个多方面的科技事业探索项目。在与哥伦比亚河历史、科学与技术展览（CREHST）和美国科学与能源博物馆（AMSE）的合作中，Chabot提议填补初衷良好、设计良好的项目与项目真正影响/影响参与者未来职业选择的能力之间的差距。“想象一下！”将通过课后和暑期项目让年轻人熟悉科学和技术领域的广泛职业，这些项目提供深入的职业探索和指导活动，实践经验，补充学校的科学教育，并介绍榜样。“想象一下！”还将为父母提供资源，支持他们的孩子探索科学、技术和工程方面的潜在职业。这项计划拨款将使三大科学博物馆、青年成就、政府和商业伙伴能够为共同开展一项全国性的雄心勃勃的合作计划提供后勤支持。“想象一下！”有可能产生广泛而重大的影响。它不仅会创建一个国家职业探索计划，还将加强和多样化STEM劳动力。这个项目的国家影响是由地理上不同的伙伴、区域咨询委员会和强有力的传播计划保证的。

Chabot Space and Science Center seeks support to engage in a six-month planning process for "Imagine That!," a multi-faceted science and technology career exploration program. In partnership with the Columbia River Exhibition of History, Science & Technology (CREHST) and the American Museum of Science & Energy (AMSE), Chabot proposes to fill the gap between well-intentioned and designed programs and the programs' abilities to really influence/affect future career choices by participants. "Imagine That!" will familiarize youth with a wide range of careers in scientific and technical fields through after-school and summer programs that offer in-depth career exploration and guidance activities, hands-on experiences that complement science education in school and an introduction to role models. "Imagine That!" will also provide parents with resources to support their children as they explore potential careers in science, technology and engineering.This planning grant will enable the three major science museums, Junior Achievement and government and business partners to develop the logistics for working together on an ambitious collaborative program of national scope. "Imagine That!" has the potential for broad and significant impact. Not only would it create a national program of career exploration, it will strengthen and diversify the STEM workforce. The national impact of this project is assured by the inclusion of geographically diverse partners, regional advisory councils and a robust dissemination plan.