Making Space to Explore Mental Health & Humanity Content in Your Science Center

Saturday, September 28, 2024

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM US CDT

Location: S102BC

Session Leader(s)

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Elizabeth Fleming

Roto
Dublin, Ohio, United States

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Presenter(s)

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Heather M. Norton

Discovery Place
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
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Starr A. Peters

Kentucky Science Center
Louisville, Kentucky, United States
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Mellisa A. Blankenship

Kentucky Science Center
Louisville, Kentucky, United States
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Uri Griner

SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity (MOSAC)
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Devon Hamilton, PhD

Blue Rhino Design
Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Join this participatory session for conversation with three science centers about tackling mental health & psychology topics in facilitated programs vs. unfacilitated exhibits designed to support each other. Take away tangible strategies to leverage exhibits for positive change while fostering inclusive community programs that create safe spaces for important connections.