Pacific Science Center

Pacific Science Center will develop the Research Focus Gallery, a permanent, updatable space for visitors to learn about current science and interact with researchers in their community. Designed to be cost-efficient and scalable, it will serve as a model for any museum looking to present research from its region. Its flexibility is accomplished through the use of open-ended electronic media, hands-on exhibit templates, and a presentation area where researchers can present their work to public audiences. The space is ideally suited to integrating current science into permanent exhibits, thereby providing context for both current research and established science. In showcasing current regional research, it builds a greater sense of connection in visitors between their local community and the scientific enterprise. The project will result in a tested model for such research-focused spaces, which can be replicated by other museums.