15-17 Nov. 2017
Programme
- Parallel Session B-7
- Panorama
Gender Equality and Reduced Inequalities
Session Concept:
Diversity, inclusion and ending all forms of discrimination are critically important issues in museums and science centres. Science is for all people and science centres must continuously review and develop a broader scope of programmes that serve audiences through increased empowerment and equal access. Panelists will discuss gender equality and the importance empowering women can have as multiplier effect in increasing the interests in science and science careers. Presentations will also explore the meaning, necessity, and benefits of multicultural experiences and education, as well as the constant and complex interplay and interactions through the myriad forces that could remove barriers that inhibit learning. Suggestions for developing environments that foster high-quality experiences in multicultural informal learning will also be covered. The panel will focus on how equality, access and opportunities for all can be embedded into programmes to ensure broader reach to all cultures.
Moderator
- Chevy Humphrey
- The Hazel A. Hare President & CEO, Arizona Science Center
- United States
Speaker
- Beth Hawkins
- Science Museum
- United Kingdom
- Kumar KG
- Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum
- India
- Sheena Laursen & Vesna Pajic
- Sheena Laursen-Experimentarium, Denmark
- Vesna Pajic-Hisa Eksperimentov, Slovenia
- Gerardo Ibarra Aranda
- Mexican Association of Museums and Science Technology Centers
- Mexico
- Saeed Saeed
- CEO, TalentS and TalentS|KCA
- Saudi Arabia
- Saeed Saeed, CEO of TalentS will present reflections on co-designing exhibitions and programmes within a culture undergoing transformation - Saudi Arabia. What factors are universal and what needs adaption and support from local and international experts.
- Derek Fish
- Director, Unizulu Science Center
- South Africa
