Papers & Workshops

Paul B. Dusenbery

Keeley, D., Dusenbery, P., Jocz, J. STEM Kit Program Guide for State Libraries, November 2020.
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Vierow-Fields, S. et al, Summer of Space - Final Report, April 2020.
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Dusenbery, P. et al., Lessons Learned from a Decade of STEM Exhibitions in Libraries, Informal Learning Review, No. 160, 9-19, January/February, 2020.
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Johnson, A., et al., Virtual Programs Featuring Scientists: A Programming Guide, 2019.
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Johnson, A., et al., Virtual STEM Programs at Public Libraries Featuring Scientists, Informal Learning Review, No. 158, 3-10, September/October 2019.
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Holland, A. and Dusenbery, P.B., Community Dialogues in Informal Science Institutions, Informal Learning Review, No. 152, 21-24, September/October 2018.
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Fraknoi, A., et al., Eclipse 2017 in Libraries: The Impact of Providing 2.1 Million Eclipse Glasses and Support to 7,100 Libraries Nationwide, June 2018.
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Holland, A. and Dusenbery, P.B., A Community Dialogue Guide for Public Libraries, May 2018.
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Dusenbery, P.B., et al., Eclipse 2017: A Celestial Acheivement for Public Libraries, A Final Report for the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, NASA, Google and the National Science Foundation, December 2017.
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Acevedo S. and P. Dusenbery, Community Collaboration and Empowerment, November 2017.
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LaConte, K. and Dusenbery, P.B., STEM Learning in Public Libraries: new perspectives on collaboration from a national conference, Informal Learning Review, No. 140, 21-27, September/October 2016.
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Dusenbery, P.B., STAR Library Education Network, Informal Learning Review, No. 125, 6-12, March/April 2014.
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Dusenbery, P.B., The STEM education movement in public libraries, Informal Learning Review, No. 124, 14-19, January/February 2014.
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Dusenbery, P.B. and Palmquist, S., Reflections on the Asteroids Project: Design, Implementation, and Outcomes, The Informal Learning Review, No. 119, 2013.
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Palmquist, S. and Dusenbery, P.B., Engaging Youth in Exhibition Development and Evaluation, NCIL Report, 2013.
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Dusenbery, P.B., CAISE Spotlight: The STAR Library Education Network, May, 2013.
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Dusenbery, P.B. and L. Curtis, Library Exhibits and Programs Boost Science Education, Eos, American Geophysical Union, Volume 93, Number 18, May, 2012.
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Dusenbery, P.B. and B. McLain, Exhibit Development: The Importance of Process and Evaluation, ASP Conference Series, Vol. 431, 237-246, 2010.
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Dusenbery, P. B., J. Harold, B. McLain, and L. Curtis, Space Weather Outreach: An Informal Education Perspective, Advances in Space Research, Vol. 42, Issue 11, 2008.
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Morrow, C.A. and P. B. Dusenbery, Workshops for scientists and engineers on education and public outreach, Advances in Space Research, Vol. 34, Issue 19, 2004.
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Dusenbery, P.B., Harold, J., Morrow, C.A., Reaching the Public through Traveling Exhibitions, 36th Meeting of the AAS Division for Planetary Sciences, November 2004.

Dusenbery, P.B., Mayo, L., Developing Exhibitions through Public/Private Partnerships: A Case Study of the Space Weather Center Exhibit, ASP Conference Series, Vol. 319, 278-280, 2004.

Dusenbery, P.B., Morrow, C.A., Making the Connection between Formal and Informal Learning, ASP Conference Series, Vol. 319, 275-277, 2004.

James B. Harold

Dusenbery, P. et al., Lessons Learned from a Decade of STEM Exhibitions in Libraries, Informal Learning Review, No. 160, 9-19, January/February, 2020.
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Harold, J. B. et al., An Astronomy Education Game for Facebook: Learning From Those Games You Love to Hate, Presented at the Games, Learning, and Society conference, 2016.
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Harold, J. B., R. Korn, C. Randall, and P. Dusenbery, Hands-On versus On-Line: Evaluating MarsQuest Online, Museums and the Web, 2005, http://www.archimuse.com/mw2005/papers/harold/harold.html.

Harold, J. B., and P. B. Dusenbery, Bringing Mars Home: the MarsQuest Online Project, Museums and the Web, 2004, http://www.archimuse.com/mw2004/papers/harold/harold.html.

Anne Holland

Vierow-Fields, S. et al, Summer of Space - Final Report, April 2020.
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Annette Shtivelband, Kimberly S. Spahr, Robert Jakubowski, Keliann LaConte & Anne Holland (2019) Exploring “STEM-Readiness” in Public Libraries, Journal of Library Administration, DOI: 10.1080/01930826.2019.1661744
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Dusenbery, P. et al., Lessons Learned from a Decade of STEM Exhibitions in Libraries, Informal Learning Review, No. 160, 9-19, January/February, 2020.
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Holland, A., A Teen-led Community Dialogue Guide for Public Libraries, May 2019.
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LaConte, K., Holland, A., Lewis, L., and Ross, M. (Jan 29, 2019), Community Relationships to Build Family Access to STEM Learning. Global Family Research Project
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Holland, A., An Even Briefer History of Time.
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Holland, A. and Dusenbery, P.B., Community Dialogues in Informal Science Institutions, Informal Learning Review, No. 152, 21-24, September/October 2018.
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Holland, A., A Community Dialogue Framework for Public Libraries & Other Informal Learning Institutions, InformalScience.org, July 2018.
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Fraknoi, A., et al., Eclipse 2017 in Libraries: The Impact of Providing 2.1 Million Eclipse Glasses and Support to 7,100 Libraries Nationwide, June 2018.
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Holland, A. and Dusenbery, P.B., A Community Dialogue Guide for Public Libraries, May 2018.
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Holland, A. and LaConte, K., A Community Dialogue Guide for NASA@ My Library Participants, October 2017.
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Holland, A., Front-End Evaluation: Discover Health/Descubre la Salud Community Dialogue Report, 2016.
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Holland, A., Front-End Evaluation: STEM Resource Clearinghouse Survey Report, 2015.
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Holland, A., Front-End Evaluation: STEM Resource Clearinghouse Focus Group Report, 2016.
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Keliann LaConte

LaConte, K. (June 2020), Creativity and Active Learning in Libraries: Variations on “STEM” in the United Kingdom and Ireland, International Leads (pp. 17-19), vol. 34, no. 2.
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LaConte, K. Libraries & STEM Learning: Results from a Survey of Libraries Across the UK and Ireland, December 2019.
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LaConte, K. STEAM Up Your Library: A Guide to Energizing Your Offer. London: Libraries Connected, 2020.
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LaConte, K. (May/June 2019), Libraries & STEM Learning: Recommendations for Future Collaborations Based on a National Survey. INCITE (pp. 24-25), vol. 40, no. 5/6.
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LaConte, K. Libraries & STEM learning: results from a survey of Australian libraries, Deakin, ACT: Australian Library and Information Association, 2019
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Annette Shtivelband, Kimberly S. Spahr, Robert Jakubowski, Keliann LaConte & Anne Holland (2019) Exploring “STEM-Readiness” in Public Libraries, Journal of Library Administration, DOI: 10.1080/01930826.2019.1661744
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Dusenbery, P. et al., Lessons Learned from a Decade of STEM Exhibitions in Libraries, Informal Learning Review, No. 160, 9-19, January/February, 2020.
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Johnson, A., et al., Virtual Programs Featuring Scientists: A Programming Guide, 2019.
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Johnson, A., et al., Virtual STEM Programs at Public Libraries Featuring Scientists, Informal Learning Review, No. 158, 3-10, September/October 2019.
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LaConte, K., Mitchell, B., Fitzhugh, G., & Liston, C. (2019), Online Learning through the STAR Library Network: Resources, Networking, and Applied Practice in STEM Program Facilitation. International Journal of Innovations in Online Education, vol. 2. Danbury, CT: Begell House Inc.
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LaConte, K. Hands-on STEM as 21st Century Interpretation. 2018 Interpretive Sourcebook: NAI National Conference. National Association for Interpretation
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LaConte, K., Holland, A., Lewis, L., and Ross, M. (Jan 29, 2019), Community Relationships to Build Family Access to STEM Learning. Global Family Research Project
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Fraknoi, A., et al., Eclipse 2017 in Libraries: The Impact of Providing 2.1 Million Eclipse Glasses and Support to 7,100 Libraries Nationwide, June 2018.
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Holland, A. and LaConte, K., A Community Dialogue Guide for NASA@ My Library Participants, October 2017.
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LaConte, K. and Dusenbery, P.B. , STEM Learning in Public Libraries: new perspectives on collaboration from a national conference, Informal Learning Review, No. 140, 21-27, September/October 2016.
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LaConte, K., Shaner, A. and Shipp, S., Playful Building, STAR_Net: Science-Technology Activities & Resources for Libraries: STEM Activity Clearinghouse, 2013.
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LaConte, K., Shaner, A. and Shipp, S., Earth Science Activities, STAR_Net: Science-Technology Activities & Resources for Libraries: STEM Activity Clearinghouse, 2013.
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Brooks Mitchell

LaConte, K., Mitchell, B., Fitzhugh, G., & Liston, C. (2019), Online Learning through the STAR Library Network: Resources, Networking, and Applied Practice in STEM Program Facilitation. International Journal of Innovations in Online Education, vol. 2. Danbury, CT: Begell House Inc.
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Robert Russell

Pre-Conference Workshop on Roles, Best Practices, and the Future of ISE Networks, ASTC Annual Conference Columbus, OH, Oct. 12, 2012

After hearing a survey of informal science education networks, such as STAR_Net, NISEnet, the National Girls Collaborative Program, Science Festivals, and others, workshop participants reviewed network structures, what needs they serve, and evaluations about their roles and effectiveness; and concluded by discussing best practices and the potential for linking networks together. Materials presented for the workshop are available upon request from: Robert L. Russell, brussell@ncil.spacescience.org.

Seminar on Learning Theory and Informal Exhibit and Program Design, ASTC Annual Conference Columbus, OH, Oct. 13, 2012

This seminar invited participants to reflect on learning theories underlying the design of exhibits and programs. They prepared by reading short articles by Dewey, Oppenheimer, Pirsig, and Hawking as background to small group discussions of how to design exhibits and programs that provide exemplary informal learning experiences and promote inquiry and reflection. Materials presented for the workshop are available upon request from: Robert L. Russell, brussell@ncil.spacescience.org.

Expanding Informal Science for Latinos: Museums and Programs that Work

The panel highlighted best practices for planning informal science for Latino students and families. An overview of programs-science center outreach, a bilingual science center, and bilingual exhibits-provided the background for discussing best practices concerning culture, family, language, media, and community involvement. Presenters included Robert L. Russell on planning programs for Latino families; Steve Yalowitz on bilingual labels and language issues; and Patrick Lopez on designing a welcoming museum for Latinos and building relationships between museums and the Latino community. Materials presented for the workshop are available upon request from: Robert L. Russell, brussell@ncil.spacescience.org.

Russell, R. L., Desigining for Thinking in Museums, The Informal Learning Review, 2012
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Russell, R. L., Designing Exhibits for the Experience, ASTC Dimensions, 2012
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Russell, R. L., Aliens: More Real Than Ever, Informal Learning Review, 2011
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Russell, R. L., Planning Grant-Funded Projects to Enhance Your Organization's Economic Viability, ASTC Dimensions, 2011
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Russell, R. L., Summative Evaluation of Soundprint's Pole to Pole: An Exploratory Study of the Impact of Radio Documentaries on Listener Understanding of Science Research on Climate Change, The Informal Learning Review, 2010
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Stephanie Vierow-Fields

Vierow-Fields, S. et al, Summer of Space - Final Report, April 2020.
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Evaluation and Research Reports

NASA@ My Library

Keeley, D., Dusenbery, P., Jocz, J. STEM Kit Program Guide for State Libraries, November 2020.
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State Library Agency Summative Report (Education Development Center, January 2020).
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Johnson, A., et al., Virtual Programs Featuring Scientists: A Programming Guide, 2019.
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Johnson, A., et al., Virtual STEM Programs at Public Libraries Featuring Scientists, Informal Learning Review, No. 158, 3-10, September/October 2019.
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STAR Library Network Phase 2

Community STEM Collaborations that Support Children and Families (Gilbert et al., 2019)
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STAR Net Phase 2 Summative Evaluation Report (Fitzhugh et al., 2019)
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Executive Summary of the STAR Net Phase 2 Summative Evaluation Report (Fitzhugh et al., 2019)
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STEM Perception, Readiness, & Recommendations: A Conversation with Library Practitioners (Shtivelband, Jakubowski, 2018)
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Building Upon the STEM Movement (Shtivelband, Riendeau, Jakubowski, 2017)
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STEM Equity Report (Datum Advisors, 2016)
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Implementing Effective STEM Programming in Public Libraries (Datum Advisors, 2016)
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STEM Library Survey Report (Hakala et al., 2015)
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Starchitect

Goldman K.H., et al., Summative Evaluation for Space Science Institute, January 2016.
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2015 Public Libraries & STEM Conference

Conference Evaluation Report (MacCarthy, 2015)
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Background Reports

  • The Science Learning Ecosystem (Falk, 2015)
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  • Learning Labs in Libraries and Museums: Case Studies in Collaboration (Glass, 2015)
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  • Expect More: Why Libraries Cannot Become STEM Educators (Lankes, 2015)
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  • “Collective Impact” and STEM Learning: Joining Forces to Make a Difference in Communities (Semmel, 2015)
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  • Engaging Audiences Underrepresented in STEM Fields (Zeigler, 2015)
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STAR Library Network Phase 1

Front-end Evaluation
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Summative Evaluation
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Research: Public Libraries as Places for STEM Learning (John Baek)
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Research: The Accidental STEM Librarian (John Baek)
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From Our Town to Outer Space (FOTOS)

FOTOS Final Report
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FOTOS Final Evaluation Report
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Discover Health/Descubre la Salud

Front-End Evaluation: Discover Health/Descubre la Salud Community Dialogue Report (Anne Holland)
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STEM Resource Clearinghouse

Front-End Evaluation: STEM Resource Clearinghouse Survey Report (Anne Holland)
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Front-End Evaluation: STEM Resource Clearinghouse Focus Group Report (Anne Holland)
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Discover Earth Research Project

Discover Earth: Data Visualization Comparison Report (Jessica Gonzalez and Kate Haley Goldman)
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Asteroids!

Summative Evaluation for the Student Advisory Team (SAT)
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ASTC Connect Session Report
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Great Balls of Fire Exhibition: Summative Report
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Space Rocks Memo Report
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Giant Worlds

Front-end Evaluation
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Summative Evaluation
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Alien Earths

Front-end Evaluation
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Summative Evaluation
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MarsQuest

Front-end Evaluation
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Summative Evaluation
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Electric Space

Front-end Evaluation
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Summative Evaluation
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