Science capital gives us research-based insight into what influences and shapes people’s attitudes, engagement and relationship with science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM).
Museums, science centres, festivals and roadshows are just some of the places where people can enjoy science, learn about science and where attitudes and values towards science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) can be positively influenced.
The powerful concept of science capital can change the practice of the Science Museum Group and potentially that of many people involved in informal science learning.
Clarifying common misconceptions.