Dear list-members,

For a research project, I would love to get in touch with science communication researchers in the USA or other countries that collaborate closely with a science centre or museum in the development / evaluation of exhibit(ion) design. 

In particular, I am looking for collaborations in a context of Responsible Research & Innovation, or otherwise projects focused on exhibits that facilitate reflection / deliberation on science / technology. See the reference list below for some examples. In case this is too specific, I welcome ideas on other uni-museum collaborations too. 

Do you have any idea(s)? Please e-mail me personally via: 

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Thank you in advance!

Kind regards, 

Dr. ir. Marjoleine G van der Meij

VU University Amsterdam

The Netherlands

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Reference articles: 

• Bandelli, A., & Konijn, E.A. (2015). Public Participation and Scienti c Citizenship in the Science Museum in London: Visitors’ Perceptions of the Museum as a Broker. Visitor Studies 18(2): 131–149. doi:10.1080/10645578.2015.107 9089.
• Delicado, A. (2009). Scienti c controversies in museums: notes from a semi-peripheral country. Public Understanding of Science 18(6): 759–767. doi:10.1177/0963662508098577.
• Horst, M., & Michael, M. (2011). On the Shoulders of Idiots: Re-thinking Science Communication as “Event”. Science as Culture 20(December): 283–306. doi:10.1080/09505431.2010.524199.
• Kerbe, W., & Schmidt, M. (2013). Splicing boundaries: The experiences of bioart exhibition visitors. Leonardo 48(2): 128-136. doi:10.1162/LEON_a_00701.
• Skydsgaard, M.A., Møller Andersen, H., & King, H. (2016). Designing museum exhibits that facilitate visitor re ection and discussion. Museum Management and Curatorship 31(1): 48-68. doi:10.1080/09647775.2015.1117237.
• Stocklmayer, S. (2005). Public awareness of science and informal learning – a perspective on the role of science museums. Via:http://mps.uchicago.edu/docs/articles/Informal_Science_Susan_Stocklmayer_Think_Piece.pdf.
• van der Meij, M.G., Kupper, F., & Broerse, J.E.W (2017). RRI & science museums; prototyping an exhibit for reflection on emerging and potentially controversial research and innovation. JCOM 16(04): A02. https://jcom.sissa.it/sites/default/files/documents/JCOM_1604_2017_A02.pdf   

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