Science CentralFort Wayne, IN

What We Requested

• Partnered with afterschool programs at Boys & Girls Club and Urban League

• Kits from 2012-2015 and Lab created 2013 to provide 10 afterschool enrichment programs for up to 320 students; 5 sessions at their locations

• Free admission to up to 75 students and 75 adults

The IdeaExpanded Partnerships

• Boys & Girls Club 26 weeks through the school year.

• Urban League 10 weeks a year.

• Camp Scholarship with 40 kids for a full week of summer camp.

Outcomes

Using surveys and verbal feedback we will assess the following program goals:

– 90% of students will report they are confident in their ability to participate in science.

– 90% of students will be able to identify at least on societal issue impacting their life that has to do with NANO technology.

– 90% of students will report they know what careers are associated with NANO technology.

Outcomes

2% 38% 60%

5% 46% 49%

28% 54% 18%

13% 22% 7%58%

• 353--Afterschool Enrichment Total Kids

• 164--In-house NANO Days

NANO Materials

• NANO Kits from 2012-2015

• Would You Buy That Demonstration?

• NANO Lab from 2013 Mini Grant

• Marketing Press Kit

• The Mini Exhibit

• Training Materials

Challenges

Sustainability—Grants & Revenue

Exhibit Floor and Activity Tables

Professional Development

Volunteer Program