Orlando Science Center

The Orlando Science Center will expand its public information and science literacy campaign, Science Matters, by focusing on critical thinking to make informed decisions, including evaluating evidence and data related to science topics.  Project activities will include updating the Science Matters resource webpage, prototyping and implementing pop-up activities on the exhibit floor, and developing a live demonstration show. Museum staff will also build on relationships with community partners, including Orange County Library Services, to develop an age-appropriate reading list for young visitors and their caregivers, and listener-supported radio and county television stations to make programming accessible to a broader audience. As a result, visitors online and in-person will have trusted resources for information and access to activities that demonstrate how the scientific method can help people better understand the impact of science on the major issues of the day.