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Incorporated, a worldwide network of science museums and related institutions.
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The NY Hall of Science is currently seeking science centers, museums 
and other institutes of informal learning to participate in the Science 
Career Ladder Dissemination Project. Over the next three years, the 
Hall will work with 16 sites to implement the best practices of this 
innovative education, employment and mentoring program that prepares 
students for careers in science, technology and education fields. The 
program employs approximately 150 urban minority high school and 
college students each year as Explainers, trained to provide exhibit 
interpretation, science demonstrations, orientation and workshop 
support for visitors. The benefits of the program include improved 
visitor experiences, innovative fund-raising opportunities and 
intelligent, articulate, outgoing and successful examples of young 
people on a positive track to a career in the sciences.

Using the Science Career Ladder as a model, the Hall will work with 
each organization to craft a youth development program that will fit 
with their organizational structure and strategic goals. Two staff 
members from each selected institution will attend a training in New 
York, followed by phone conferences and site visits by members of the 
Hall of Science staff. For more information or to receive an 
application, please respond offline by sending an email to 
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Andrea Motto
Museum Youth Program Specialist
New York Hall of Science
47-01 111th Street
Queens, NY 11368
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718-699-0005 Ext 403
Fax 718-699-1341

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