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 ◽  
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2018 ◽  
Vol 40 (6) ◽  
pp. 718-748 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nalini M. Nadkarni ◽  
Jeremy S. Morris

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.


2000 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rolf Puchtinger ◽  
Jennifer Payne ◽  
David White ◽  
Shelly Duncan

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