1. Awakening Professional Vocations Andy Lloyd, Head of Exhibit Development INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR LIFE

2. Theory of Change Desired Societal Change

3. Theory of Change Desired Societal Change Things we do

4. Theory of Change Desired Societal Change Things we do Intermediate steps, mechanisms, assumptions and outcomes

5. Theory of Change Desired Societal Change Things we do Intermediate steps, mechanisms, assumptions and outcomes Probably quite complicated and messy!

6. Science Centres and vocations More people choose science & technology careers

7. Science Centres and vocations More people choose science & technology careers *other goals and ambitions are available

8. More people choose science & technology careers Interactive exhibitions Education workshops Family programmes Community Outreach Special events Science Centres and vocations

9. More people choose science & technology careers Interactive exhibitions Education workshops Family programmes Community Outreach Special events ? What are the intermediate steps?

10. More people choose science & technology careers More young people choose to study science at higher levels

11. What are the intermediate steps? More people choose science & technology careers More young people choose to study science at higher levels

12. What are the intermediate steps? More people choose science & technology careers More young people choose to study science at higher levels Young people are more interested in science

13. What are the intermediate steps? More people choose science & technology careers More young people choose to study science at higher levels Young people are more interested in science

14. What are the intermediate steps? More people choose science & technology careers More young people choose to study science at higher levels Young people are more interested in science Young people have more aptitude in science

15. What are the intermediate steps? More people choose science & technology careers More young people choose to study science at higher levels Young people are more interested in science Young people have more aptitude in science

16. What are the intermediate steps? More people choose science & technology careers More young people choose to study science at higher levels interested Young people are more interested in science aptitude Young people have more aptitude in science confidence Young people have more confidence in their science ability identify More young people identify as being scientific aspire More young people aspire to be scientists

17. That’s very complicated!

18. What can we say about influences?

19. interested Young people are more interested in science aptitude Young people have more aptitude in science confidence Young people have more confidence in their science ability identify More young people identify as being scientific aspire More young people aspire to be scientists Family School TV Web Games Music Science centres Universities STEM careers initiatives Theatre Festivals Museums & galleries Sport Friends

20. interested Young people are more interested in science aptitude Young people have more aptitude in science confidence Young people have more confidence in their science ability identify More young people identify as being scientific aspire More young people aspire to be scientists Family School TV Web Games Music Science centres Universities STEM careers initiatives Theatre Festivals Museums & galleries Sport Friends

21. interested Young people are more interested in science aptitude Young people have more aptitude in science confidence Young people have more confidence in their science ability identify More young people identify as being scientific aspire More young people aspire to be scientists Family School TV Web Games Music Science centres Universities STEM careers initiatives Theatre Festivals Museums & galleries Sport Friends

22. interested Young people are more interested in science aptitude Young people have more aptitude in science confidence Young people have more confidence in their science ability identify More young people identify as being scientific aspire More young people aspire to be scientists Family School TV Web Games Music Science centres Universities STEM careers initiatives Theatre Festivals Museums & galleries Sport Friends

23. interested Young people are more interested in science aptitude Young people have more aptitude in science confidence Young people have more confidence in their science ability identify More young people identify as being scientific aspire More young people aspire to be scientists Family School TV Web Games Music Science centres Universities STEM careers initiatives Theatre Festivals Museums & galleries Sport Friends

24. interested Young people are more interested in science aptitude Young people have more aptitude in science confidence Young people have more confidence in their science ability identify More young people identify as being scientific aspire More young people aspire to be scientists Family School TV Web Games Music Science centres Universities STEM careers initiatives Theatre Festivals Museums & galleries Sport Friends

25. My theory of change: I believe science centres can influence confidence around science and sense of scientific identity They do this through creating a social space where science is valued and enjoyed by you and your peers, your family and significant adults Scientific identity is the key factor

32. What evidence do I need? Can I measure “sense of scientific identity”? Can I measure how this changes? Can I measure similar changes in self- confidence? Will this data, combined with prior research on influences, be sufficient to show science centre influence?

33. Conclusion Can Science Centres Awaken Scientific Vocations? Yes, if: – Other influences are also present – The intermediate steps happen – The intermediate steps link up and reinforce each other – Competing influences don’t drown us out

34. Final thought! Science centres build personal confidence and a sense of identity Surely this is a good thing for the individual and society, whatever career they choose? www.life.org.uk @arlloydhttp://creativescienceatlife.com/