Citizen science provides researchers means to gather or analyse large datasets. At the same time, citizen projects offer an opportunity for non-scientists be part of and learn from scientific process. In Dutch iSPEX project, a number citizens turned their smartphones into actual measurement devices measure aerosols. This study examined participants’ motivation perceived learning impacts this unique project. Most respondents joined because they wanted contribute goals project were interested...

More men are studying and working in science fields than women. This could be an effect of the prevalence gender stereotypes (e.g., is for men, not women). Aside from media people's social lives, such can also occur education. Ways which visible education include use gender-biased visuals, language, teaching methods, teachers' attitudes. The goal this study was to determine whether resources primary school contained visuals. Specifically, total number women depicted, profession activity each...

Many citizen science projects deal with high attrition rates. The Dutch Great Influenza Survey is an exception to this rule. In the current study, we conducted online questionnaire (N=1610) investigate motivation and learning impact of loyal, active participant base. Results show that desire contribute a larger (scientific) goal most important motivator for all types participants availability scientific information data are learning. We suggest similar seek (social) media attention...

The evolving landscape of science communication highlights a shift from traditional dissemination to participatory engagement. This study explores Dutch citizens' perspectives on communication, focusing capital, public engagement, and goals. Using mixed-methods approach, it combines survey data (“n”=376) with focus group (“n”=66) insights. Findings show increasing interest in participating science, though barriers like knowledge gaps persist. Trust-building, engaging adolescents, integrating...

Authenticity is often supposed to play an important role in natural history museums. Yet we know very little about how it affects the perception and appreciation of museum objects. In present study, examined children's perceptions real fossils replicas. We explored four potential explanations underlying authentic objects: physical appearances, ideational motivations (i.e. objects are simply 'better'), associations contagion (the belief that some quality or aspect object's still inheres...

Understanding volunteers' motivations to participate in Citizen Science (CS) projects is essential for these projects' effective management and success. Many studies have investigated citizen scientists' motivations, but only a few used theory-based approach provide standardized methodology measure CS motivations. The current research aims take the literature step further by developing applying general, standardized, framework of motivation scale (CSMS) that can be assess across diverse...

The number of women and underrepresented individuals working in science, technology, engineering mathematics (STEM) fields does not reflect the diversity our societies. Even if children have an interest STEM, they may consider choosing a study or career that direction their perception is would belong science. This examines effects STEM lesson series aimed at inclusivity on children's sense belonging space Before after series, filled out questionnaire eliciting science scientists. After...

This study compares the mission statements of a small sample Christian elementary schools in United States and Netherlands. In States, are private schools, while Netherlands receive state funding, just like public schools. Content analysis revealed similarities differences number type religious as well non-religious themes. Results showed that American this included more themes, such God, Jesus Christ, scripture, worship, than did Dutch contrast, were studied themes not specifically...

In natural history museums, a large part of the educational mission is to facilitate family learning with and about objects. Questions on object labels can play role in this process. current study, we investigated effect that different types questions have reasoning conversations among members. We audio-recorded at an exhibit included fossilized dinosaur egg text label containing question. Sixty-six families participated three conditions differing level complexity question label. found...

Samenvatting Het evalueren van de effecten en uiteindelijke impact activiteiten binnen wetenschapscommunicatie blijft voer voor discussie. In deze paper schetsen wij daarom een theoretisch kader nieuwe systematische aanpak het meten in veld. Deze brengt inzichten samen die beoogde doelgroepen werkzame ingrediënten kaart kunnen brengen.

Over the past two decades, concept of authenticity has been subject considerable disagreement and debate. Although there have attempts at reconciling various existing approaches, literature is still short on a definition that both practical precise. This article proposes to make significant headway effect by suggesting can be accounted for an underlying psychological phenomenon known as essentialism. In making our case, we first provide overview present-day objectivist constructivist...

Museum educators play an important role in mediating visitors’ museum experiences. We investigated the perspectives of science on touching authentic objects and replicas learning experiences during educational activities. used a mixed-methods approach including surveys with 49 interviews 12 from several countries Europe. Our findings indicate importance context when presenting visitors objects. Participating based their choices for or activities more often narrative than authenticity status...

This special issue focuses on the global landscape of teaching science communication in higher education. Following an open call, we selected seven papers with topics including geographical distribution programmes, indicators quality, programme analysis, self-reporting tools, interdisciplinarity, sustainability, and competencies. Collectively, these contributions highlight how field has grown increased complexity, highlights challenges faced by educators significance addressing them within...