The Power of Networks

Since its founding, the Exploratorium has helped to create, or participated in, a variety of different networks. Some of these networks have been based around exhibits, others around teacher professional development and others around specific topics like nanotechnology. Many networks combine several of these elements. Networks can help science center achieve together what single institutions can't. Some have been local, others regional and others international. In this session we will discuss the ingredients for a launching and maintaining a successful network. Questions include: how do you determine the size and focus of a network? How do you find the right partners? How is decision-making distributed or shared?

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Wamda – Enabling Innovation in Formal Education

As the Director of Global Studios at the Exploratorium, Adam is responsible for furthering the Exploratorium’s mission of transformative education by providing creative services to and building partnerships with institutions all around the world. The Exploratorium has worked closely with Mishkat Interactive Center for Atomic and Renewable Energy in the development of Wamda, Mishkat’s teacher training program.

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