Sussex Curiosity Fairs
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Sussex
Department Name: Sch of Mathematical & Physical Sciences
Abstract
The aim of this project is to engage families, particularly with primary school aged children, in Sussex with ongoing local STEM activities through a series of Curiosity Fairs, with a specific focus on increasing diversity of the audience from lower socio-economic locations.
Planned Impact
We plan to share feedback and information about the events (including best practice) through a simple dedicated website, with the UK Science Festivals Network, and through science communicator groups.
Organisations
| Description | This grant supported two local "STEM fairs" which engaged members of the public with local STEM activity. |
| First Year Of Impact | 2019 |
| Sector | Education |
| Impact Types | Cultural Societal |
| Description | Chat with Scientists |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Local |
| Primary Audience | Other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Chats with members of the newly formed East Brighton Science Club in collaboration with Curiosity Sussex and the Crew Club |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2020 |
| Description | Organisation of WonderFest |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Organisation of Brighton WonderFest a free science fair in Brighton. Event attracted ~2000 visitors. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |
| URL | https://www.brightonwonderfest.com |