Author Identifier (ORCID)
Miriam Sullivan: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9870-2734
Abstract
Science shows are often posited as a route to encourage young people to engage with science. Using a mixed methods approach, our research investigated the impact of attending a science show on high school students’ intentions to study science or pursue a career in science. We found that while a single visit to a science show has little impact on students’ aspirations, it can reinforce students’ confidence in their ability to succeed in science. In terms of design and performance, the best-received shows included ‘real-world’ content that students could identify as relevant to their lives.
Document Type
Journal Article
Date of Publication
1-1-2025
Volume
9
Issue
1
Publication Title
Research For All
Publisher
UCL Press
School
Centre for Learning and Teaching
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Comments
Phillips, S., Sullivan, M., & Grand, A. (2025). ‘Explosions are always entertaining but. . .’: Investigating the impacts of science shows on high school students. Research for All, 9(1). https://doi.org/10.14324/RFA.09.1.03