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Community Science Workshops and Shared Authorship of Space: Interview with Emilyn Green

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So the Community Science Workshop model is to put a drop-in, FREE community science center in a place that is walkable to kids'' lives and schools. Our programs end up being the hub of the local science learning ecosystem--especially in communities where there isn''t a science center for miles in any direction. That taught us a lot.

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In Support of Idiosyncrasy

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It's not the extent to which they are participatory. These institutions are often more connected to their specific, local communities than more generic institutions. They are akin to local news organizations and charities. They may feature community gardens or exhibit labels in languages tailored to locals.

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