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In response to the request about research on the impact of science shows, I have conducted a combined short and long term study on this area as part of an MSc dissertation using one of our science shows as the subject. I had a mixture of quantitative and qualitative data from audience members about the memories they have both immediately after the show, and then almost 2 years later. I then cross-referenced this with which demonstrations were mentioned and explained most frequently to try and draw some recommendations for the sector on how to ensure your shows have the best chance of having long-term impact. It was a relatively small study but hopefully done with some academic rigour (many hours spent coding focus group data I remember!) so hope this is a useful reference to others in the field. 

I know that more recently Derek Fish (South Africa) and Graham Walker (ANU, Australia) have built on this work with related research.

It would be great if we could build more of it though!

You can find a summary document on the research pages of our website here:
http://www.sciencemadesimple.co.uk/about/research_evaluation
and if you want a full copy of my dissertation I am happy to share. Just get in touch off-list

Happy Easter all!
Wendy
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On 27 Mar 2013, at 20:02, Gary Kerr wrote:


Hi Ian 

This is a good question! 

I'd also be interested to see what is in the literature (if any) about the effectiveness of science shows, especially when aimed at primary school children. Would also be interesting to read about methods for measuring impact/effectiveness.

Could you also cc me in any correspondence.

Best wishes
Gary. 


On 27 Mar 2013, at 15:11, Ian B Dunne <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

Hi

I got this email about impact of science shows etc.

Can you help Jess? Please reply directly to her.

All the best

Ian

Hi Ian,

This may be a long shot, but I just wondered whether or not you were aware
of any academic papers related to live science shows?  I can't seem to find
any evidence or even any research into whether or not this method of science
communication is effective?

If you know of any, or the name of any organisation or person which may
help, I would be grateful if you could point me in the right direction!

Thanks,
Jess

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