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We have developed a program called Soap Box to address late-breaking 
cutting edge (and controversial!!!) issues.  Soap Box is a monthly 
series of mid-week, early evening 'salon-style' conversations on 
topical issues in science and technology. Each Soap Box event 
comprises: (1) a personal profile of the chosen speaker (an MIT 
faculty member) in the Health and Science section of the Boston Globe 
(Monday); (2) an event here in the MIT Museum on either the Tuesday 
or the Wednesday of the same week; and (3) an online chat to engage 
an even wider audience. The event in the Museum comprises a 20 minute 
presentation by the guest speaker, followed by discussion of key 
issues raised. Our aim is to cultivate informed public debate about 
important scientific and technological issues.  Our target audience 
is not necessarily familiar with all the latest research, but they 
are a well-informed and interested group of (primarily) adults, and 
there is every opportunity for a lively and productive discussion. 
We've had several and the attendance is quite good.   Of course, our 
ace in the hole is that we are part of MIT and have access to the 
researchers, but it's something that can be done in partnership with 
local universities.
Beryl


At 3:37 AM +1100 3/2/06, Glen Moore wrote:
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>I am keen to hear of science centres that are presenting shows that address:
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>1. Latest technologies
>2. The Science behind current issues
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>I am also interested in research which supports the need to address 
>these topics and any evaluation of existing'programs.
>
>Glen Moore
>Science Centre and Ppanetarium
>Wollongong, Australia
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