scholarly journals Effects of Astrobiology Lectures on Knowledge and Attitudes about Science in Incarcerated Populations

Astrobiology ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (10) ◽  
pp. 1262-1271
Author(s):  
Nalini M. Nadkarni ◽  
Daniella Scalice ◽  
Jeremy S. Morris ◽  
Joslyn R. Trivett ◽  
Kelli Bush ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
Incarcerated Populations ◽  
Attitudes About Science

scholarly journals Baseline Attitudes and Impacts of Informal Science Education Lectures on Content Knowledge and Value of Science Among Incarcerated Populations

2018 ◽  
Vol 40 (6) ◽  
pp. 718-748 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nalini M. Nadkarni ◽  
Jeremy S. Morris
Keyword(s):  
Science Education ◽  
Content Knowledge ◽  
Behavioral Intentions ◽  
Informal Science Education ◽  
Informal Science ◽  
Correctional Institutions ◽  
Educational Backgrounds ◽  
Incarcerated Populations ◽  
Attitudes About Science ◽  
Positive Effect

Many public audiences lack access to traditional science education. We examined baseline perceptions and the impacts of science lectures on incarcerated adults in two correctional institutions. Although incarcerated populations are often characterized as having poor educational backgrounds, being disinterested in learning, and having few tools to seek science education, our incarcerated audiences were interested in, capable of, and desirous of science education. We found positive baseline attitudes about science and a significant positive effect of science lectures on content knowledge, attitudes, and behavioral intentions related to science, suggesting that informal science lectures may be an appropriate portal to science education for this population.

Knowledge and attitudes about air quality in Lambton County

2000 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rolf Puchtinger ◽  
Jennifer Payne ◽  
David White ◽  
Shelly Duncan
Keyword(s):  
Air Quality ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes
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