NanoWorld - Nanotechnology for children and families

 

From 2000 to 2008 I lead the evaluation of two projects sponsored by Cornell University to design hands-on museum exhibitions introducing nanotechnology to children and their families.

 

It’s a Nano World gave elementary children a fun introduction to the subvisible world of atoms, molecules and cells. Too Small too See engaged children ages 8 to 13 in learning about how scientists build nanotechnology products.

 

Both opened at Disney's Epcot®. Nearly one million visitors toured each exhibition.

 

Evaluation included:

 

Front-end research - two national studies to help scientists understand what children know and can learn about the sub-visible world.

 

Formative evaluation tested prototype exhibits, signs, and video with museum visitors.

 

Summative evaluation studied how visitors use the exhibitions. Download summative report. (PDF 6 MB)