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Re: Girl-Friendly Exhibits
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Eric Siegel <[log in to unmask]>
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Mon, 1 Nov 2010 12:28:45 -0400
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Hmm, can you be more specific?  We are just starting on an exhibition (actually partnered with OMSI) about technology and human abilities that is informed by research that suggests that girls are interested in engineering as it is applied to real world problems, that involve social interaction, and feature nice shoes and cute smiley faces in pastel colors (well, not the last..)

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On Nov 1, 2010, at 12:10 PM, Kendall Bartholomew wrote:

> ISEN-ASTC-L is a service of the Association of Science-Technology Centers
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> Good Morning Everyone,
> 
> I am part of a team currently working on the early development of a
> "girl-friendly" exhibit project and we're wondering if there are any
> existing exhibits out there that we can learn from.  Our exhibit will be
> focused on engineering, but we'd like to hear about exhibits on any
> topic targeted at girls.  We've found lots of interesting programming to
> look at, but not much in the exhibit world.  If you know of any
> girl-focused exhibits, I'd love to hear from you.  Feel free to contact
> me off-list at:
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> Best,
> Kendall Bartholomew
> 
> Kendall Adams Bartholomew
> Program/Exhibit Developer
> Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
> 1945 SE Water Ave.
> Portland, OR 97214
> 503-797-4681
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> Explore an exhibit as unique as you are-Identity: An Exhibition of You
> opening Sept. 25
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