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At our science centre astronomy nights seem to be attracting the 20 and 
thirty-something crowd mixed in with the family groups.  When there is an 
event such as an eclipse attendance improves.  I do not know if it 
qualifies as what we normally call hip but the interest is there.

Karen Paul
Science Educator
NIHERST/NGC National Science Centre
Old Piarco Rd, D'Abadie
Trinidad and Tobago
Phone: (868) 642-6112  Fax: (868) 642-1353
URL: niherst.gov.tt


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From:	Andy Lloyd [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
Sent:	Wednesday, April 06, 2005 10:05 AM
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Subject:	Re: increasing programs for young (and not so young) adults

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We're all pretty good at reaching families, school groups, and teens,
but how about people like me?  A young thirty-something, no kids, not
married, looking for something hip to do for the evening?

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This maybe not quite what you were after, but the recent Newcastle Science 
Festival included many events aimed at adults as well as families.  These 
tried to go beyond the regular guest lecture approach, but the one that 
sold out quickest (as it did last year) was this one:

http://www.newcastlesciencefestival.co.uk/eventdetail.asp?e=21

Anyone else going down this line?

Andy

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