Science Fairs 2.0
27:42 minutes
The science fair is a nearly century-old rite of passage for students. What role does the traditional science fair play in the digital age? How can these competitions be reworked to include broader participation and encourage students, and teachers, to explore hands-on learning?
Segment Guests
Mary Lou Jepsen
Mary Lou Jepsen was a judge at the Google Science Fair and head of the display division at Google X in Mountain View, California.
Peter Rillero
Peter Rillero is an associate professor in science education at Arizona State University in Phoenix, Arizona.
Michele Glidden
Michele Glidden is director of science education programs at the Society for Science and the Public in Washington, D.C.
Ann Makosinski
Ann Makosinski was a finalist in the Google Science Fair, and a Grade 10 student at St. Michael’s University School in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
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About Alexa Lim
@AlexaLim22Alexa Lim was a senior producer for Science Friday. Her favorite stories involve space, sound, and strange animal discoveries.