Citizen Science in a Multipublic Environment

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Citizen Science in a Multipublic Environment
Louise Julie Bertrand Ecsite Annual Conference,
Budapest 31 May 2008, 9h15, Room 5
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The MSC is

• The only science and technology centre in Quebec
• 3,000 m2 of exhibitions
• Over 4 million visitors in 7 years
• 48 families with children ages 6 to 16
• More than 160,000 students per year

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Target clientele

• In 2000
• Ages 8-12 and their parents
• In 2001-02
• Ages 4-7 were added

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Target clientele

• In 2006
• Getting to know our
• visitors better

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Target clientele

• Since 2007
• Ages 9-14
• Accompanying adults

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The Montréal Science Centre
Our mission to help visitors of all ages
acquire an understanding of science and
technology for use in building their future.
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A citizen approach
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The new-generation MSC
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Think idTV
Everyone can forge his or her own opinion and
take part in democratic debates.
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Act Mission Gaia
Everyone can do his or her part to maintain a
balance between human needs and the Earths
resources.

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Forums for young citizens
Everyone can learn about an issue and use his or
her critical judgment.

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Cycling is Hot!
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Web 2.0

• Community
• Free expression
• Collective creation of content

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A rapidly evolving museum
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