In response to Australia's declining interest in science, the - Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation sponsors Ologism, a science-based rock band, to improve science engagement. Using observations, peer-assisted informal interviews, and a case-control study we assessed Ologism's effectiveness in stimulating an interest in science during a live performance. We concluded that Ologism can stimulate scientific interest among attendees but alone cannot stimulate prolonged scientific engagement. However, in coordination with similar efforts, Ologism has the potential to engage Australians in science.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Wyman, Heidi Rosaline
• Ippolito, Amanda Nicole
• Turner, Ryan Friedrich
• Stewart, Evan Reed

Subject

• Culture
• Community
• Learning

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-022713-220644

Keyword

• Community engagement
• Science--Study and teaching

Advisor

• Davis, Paul W.

Year

• 2013

Center

• Melbourne, Australia Project Center - IQP

Sponsor

• Krishna-Pillay, Chris
• Siebentritt, Carly
• Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation

Date created

• 2013-02-27

Location

• Melbourne

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright