ED053-04
Impact of Annual Science Fiction Event on Participants’ Knowledge and Interest in Science

Wednesday, 16 December 2020: 05:46
Virtual
Hilarie B Davis, Technology for Learning Consortium, Inc., North Kingstown, RI, United States, Greg Viggiano, Museum of Science Fiction, Executive Director, Washington, DC, United States, Carolyn Ng, NASA Goddard SFC, Greenbelt, MD, United States and Mandy Sweeney, Museum of Science Fiction, VP Operations, Washington, United States
Recorded Presentation
Abstract:
In 2017-2019 the Museum of Science Fiction held an annual event called Escape Velocity that offered an integration of science and science fiction in a variety of activities, talks, events, exhibits, and panels to further attendees’ interest. Using the National Science Foundation Framework impact categories of behavior, attitudes, skills, interest/engagement, and knowledge (BASIK), a survey of attendees was designed to measure the impact of that informal learning environment. Participants reported an increase in their knowledge of STEM and felt connected with NASA scientists and resources. They also indicated a desire to learn more about the science. Those who attended NASA-related panels reported statistically significant gains in knowledge and interest as a result of attending panels on Habitable Worlds, Apollo 50th Anniversary, and Weather on Earth/Weather in Space.
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