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Building a future through STEM learning for children in underserved communities
Author(s) -
Campana Kathleen,
Mills J. Elizabeth,
Martin Michelle H.
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
proceedings of the association for information science and technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.193
H-Index - 14
ISSN - 2373-9231
DOI - 10.1002/pra2.2018.14505501107
Subject(s) - variety (cybernetics) , public relations , business , political science , computer science , artificial intelligence
Public libraries offer a variety of STEM learning opportunities for children and youth to allow them to experience emerging technologies in a hands‐on, play‐based manner. Opportunities like these are important for all children as research has identified the importance of STEM learning in informal learning environments (Bell, Lewenstein, Shouse & Feder, 2009). However, a variety of barriers may prevent many children in underserved communities from taking advantage of the STEM opportunities that public libraries offer. Because of this, some libraries are taking their programs and services out to community locations to reach these children. This poster highlights findings from Project LOCAL, an IMLS‐funded planning grant, around STEM learning opportunities offered by libraries out in community locations for children in underserved communities.