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Do you think science centers and museums should advocate for particular...
This is an extended discussion of the question that appeared in the Viewpoints department of the May/June 2012 issue of Dimensions magazine. There are more ways in which a science center can be seen to...
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Do you think “deal of the day” services like Groupon and LivingSocial help or...
This is an extended discussion of the question that appeared in the Viewpoints department of the July/August 2012 issue of Dimensions magazine. Groupon and LivingSocial are neither good nor bad for...
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Should exhibitions be the central focus of what science centers and museums do?
This is an extended discussion of the question that appeared in the Viewpoints department of the September/October 2012 issue of Dimensions magazine. The central focus for science centers is serving...
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In your opinion, what should every museum be able to provide for the “ideal”...
This is an extended discussion of the question that appeared in the Viewpoints department of the November/December 2012 issue of Dimensions magazine. My ideal museum experience is memorable. It...
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Should science centers and museums spend resources on hosting blockbuster...
This is an extended discussion of the question that appeared in the Viewpoints department of the January/February 2013 issue of Dimensions magazine. “If they had more special exhibitions, then we’d get...
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Should science centers prioritize adult-oriented programs? What are the...
This is an extended discussion of the question that appeared in the Viewpoints department of the May/June 2013 issue of Dimensions magazine. Scitech has been running adults-only nights twice a year...
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When are evaluation and other visitor feedback strategies the most useful for...
This is an extended discussion of the question that appeared in the Viewpoints department of the September/October 2013 issue of Dimensions magazine. Evaluation is a powerful tool for providing...
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How much is too much technology in a science center or museum, or is the sky...
This is an extended discussion of the question that appeared in the Viewpoints department of the January/February 2014 issue of Dimensions magazine. Good examples of technology gone bad can often be...
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Do you think the current surge of making and tinkering spaces in science...
This is an extended discussion of the question that appeared in the Viewpoints department of the May/June 2014 issue of Dimensions magazine. Making and tinkering are not fads. Their presence in science...
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If you could change one thing about the science center and museum field, what...
This is an extended discussion of the question that appeared in the Viewpoints department of the September/October 2014 issue of Dimensions magazine. I worry that we are not confident enough about our...
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