Data are becoming increasingly important in science and society, and thus data literacy is a
vital asset to students as they prepare for careers in and outside science, technology …

As biodiversity loss continues to accelerate, there is a critical need for education and
biomonitoring across the globe. Portable technologies allow for in situ molecular biodiversity …

Student learning outside the formal classroom is inextricably linked to informal learning
environments. In many countries, most activities that employ informal learning prioritize the …

In this era of pandemics, economic crises and civil unrest, science centres and museums
have an opportunity to become truly relevant resources to society. This paper summarises a …

Informal learning institutions (ILIs) create opportunities to increase public understanding of
science and promote increased inclusion of groups underrepresented in Science …

Aim The interplay between distribution ranges, species traits and sampling and taxonomic
biases remains elusive amongst microscopic animals. This ignorance obscures our …

Professional societies play a unique role in our personal and professional lives as spaces
for connection and as regulatory entities. Often composed of volunteers from a variety of …

This chapter presents methods for adult education in the context of field-based experiences
(FBE) and considers the question: What are the special considerations, methods, or …

An understanding of science concepts is important for living in modern society. Supporting
adults' science learning can be particularly challenging because most adults no longer …

Within Canada, the need for individuals with science, technology, engineering, and
mathematics (STEM) skills has been well documented. One tactic towards increasing the …