Children learn about electricity with the plasma globe at NEMO
I THINK THE IMPACT AND THE ROLE OF SCIENCE CENTRES WILL GROW ENORMOUSLY IN THE COMING DECADES
and work in core STEM areas of science, technology, engineering and maths, and too many have underestimated the value of public engagement in science. Today, government and societal priorities
have fallen in line with science centres’ aims to increase STEM literacy and inspire children to take up these subjects and aspire to careers in related fields.
BIG ISSUES
The role that science centres play is inextricably linked to many of the big issues that are affecting the planet today, such as climate change, food security and migration. However, Buchel believes the sector would be able to tackle these problems more effectively if it joined forces with other groups in the attractions industry – museums, zoos and aquariums, in particular. Building a better connected network would make the whole industry a stronger authority, he suggests.
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Popular with locals and tourists, NEMO is one of most-visited museums in the Netherlands
“I strongly believe in collaboration with other networks. They deal with the same things as science centres. As Ecsite president, I want to invest time in building better connections with zoos, aquariums and natural history museums,” says Buchel, who takes the reins of Ecsite from outgoing president Rosalia Vargas.
Through greater co-operation within the attractions sectors, Buchel also notes that far larger audiences can be reached. “People who work in science centres are passionate about science, nature and the health of the planet. We, therefore, have many missions in common with the other sectors, and we tackle similar issues.”
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