El artículo documenta la experiencia de cocreación de la exposición “Maripensario” entre el Museo Interactivo de Ciencia de Quito y la Universidad Amazónica Ikiam. La misma se basó en una investigación neurobiológica sobre las mariposas Heliconiini. Mediante entrevistas y análisis de contenido se da cuenta del trabajo de traducción de conocimiento científico en una propuesta inmersiva, emocional, estética y educativa. La exposición integró arte y ciencia, proponiendo un modelo de divulgación situado y transformador. Esta experiencia fortaleció el diálogo entre academia, museo y ciudadanía, y resaltó el potencial del museo como territorio de aprendizaje colectivo y de reflexión crítica.

This study examines the degree of institutionalization of Public Communication of Science (PCS) in Mexico based on a sample of 83 research centers belonging to the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), the National Polytechnic Institute (IPN), and the Public Research Centers coordinated by the Secretariat of Science, Humanities, Technology and Innovation (SECIHTI). Using a structured questionnaire grounded in the multilevel model proposed by Entradas and Bauer, the study identifies budgetary inequalities, the predominance of one-way activities, and partial progress in policies and professionalization. The findings place the Mexican case within a broader Latin American process of transition towards the consolidation of PCS as a strategic function of the scientific system.

This article examines the history of public visitation at the Prof. Mello Leitão Biology Museum (MBML) from 1949 to 2023, including an analysis of the objectives behind scheduled visits in 2022 and 2023. The methodology was based on bibliographic research, document analysis, and thematic categorization of visit purposes. Since its foundation, MBML has prioritized scientific research, but over the years, it has become an important space for education and culture. Its transition to federal management brought significant implications for public engagement. Among the main motivations for guided visits are: Biodiversity and Conservation (30%), History and Culture (26%), and Environmental Education (17%).

This article shares the results of a visitors study conducted with families at Modo Escape: Solo la ciencia podrá salvarte, the educational escape room located at the Espacio Ciencia hands-on center (Montevideo, Uruguay). To collect data for the research, six families' participation in the escape room was recorded using a GoPro camera placed on the head of one of the participants. The interactions and conversations that occurred among family members were subsequently analyzed. The results show that participants spent a significant amount of time engaged in interactive activities, primarily referring to manipulation of objects. It was observed that conversations about topics related to the activity facilitated various situations of collaborative work among participants and were essential for completing the tasks before the time limit expired. Regarding the conceptual content addressed through the activities, it was evident that participants were able to understand some scientific concepts beyond just playing and having fun. We hope that this study will be of interest to anyone interested in designing and implementing educational escape rooms with scientific content.

This study maps and characterizes the presence of Brazilian Science and Technology Centers and Museums (CMCT) in the "virtual world", seeking to understand how they fit in and relate to the public in these environments. The websites and social media profiles of 185 CMCTs, selected from the guide published by the Brazilian Association of Science and Technology Museums and Centers, were explored, identifying initiatives for virtualizing collections and practices. The result was that 39% of the institutions are present in virtual environments, but this occurs in an erratic, dispersed and outdated manner, especially with limited interactivity or dialogicity.

This study presented how the exhibitions at Viera y Clavijo Botanical Garden (JBCVC), Gran Canaria, Spain, contribute to the scientific literacy of its visitors from the perspective Non-Formal Education. The presence of scientific literacy indicators at the JBCVC is evaluated using the tool developed by Marandino et al. [2018], which provides four indicators (scientific, social interface, institutional, and interaction). The results reveal that the exhibitions focus on attributes associated with the scientific indicator, with a limited presence of institutional, social, and aesthetic/affective indicators, and some recommendations are made for the environmental education process at the JBCVC.

Biodiversidade e conservação são termos muito populares que envolvem diferentes conteúdos, e cuja abordagem em contextos educativos, é desafiadora. Assumimos a importância de promover o acesso a definições e conteúdos mais complexos sobre tais temas, contribuindo para ampliar o repertório confiável de termos e de ideias multifacetadas, além de estimular o engajamento nas questões ambientais. Neste artigo discutimos a forma como esses temas são representados em duas exposições de imersão em Jardins Botânicos. Para isso, utilizamos o modelo do Discurso Pedagógico de Basil Bernstein, com ênfase à relação entre os discursos de diferentes áreas do conhecimento e/ou saberes (interdisciplinaridade). Considera-se que o maior grau de interdisciplinaridade potencializa mensagens mais multifacetadas e complexas sobre biodiversidade e conservação. Os achados revelam que a expografia exerce papel importante para a ampliação da interdisciplinaridade, bem como há importante influência do contexto de inserção e produção das exposições, contribuindo diferenciadamente para dar acesso à complexidade das ideias sobre os temas.

Some research and surveys conducted in Mexico show that there is still a lack of knowledge on how to increase public engagement with science. Because of this, a study was carried out using conceptual frameworks of Science Communication for a Centre for Science Communication. Three axes are outlined: modalities WITH, FOR and BETWEEN the public; public engagement with science and science capital. At the same time, programmes are proposed to carry out activities and encourage awareness, interest, intrinsic motivation, enjoyment and understanding in order to contribute to scientific culture.

En el proceso de creación de Materia, el Museo del Centro de Ciencias de Sinaloa, se propuso el desarrollo de un estudio de publico que permitiera incluir las voces de diferentes comunidades y audiencias en el proceso de diseño museológico. Con más de 1900 participantes en 85 sesiones de diálogo fue posible marcar líneas de pensamiento, aproximaciones y referentes de diversos públicos que nos permitieron armar el proyecto museológico que hoy propone Materia. La investigación subraya aproximaciones propias del contexto inmediato así como percepciones y comprensiones de la ciencia y la tecnología en diversos públicos.

Este artigo tem como objetivo promover debates sobre a presença do fenômeno da selfie no museu a partir do olhar da comunicação institucional, dos públicos e de artistas expositores. Para isso, investigou-se o Museu Oscar Niemeyer localizado na cidade de Curitiba-PR/Brasil. Diferentes métodos e técnicas foram adotados nesta pesquisa: uma netnografia, um survey e entrevistas semiestruturadas. Com base nos resultados, é possível afirmar que o museu investigado utiliza a selfie como estratégia de comunicação em suas plataformas de redes sociais digitais, assim como seus visitantes possuem uma prática semanal com o fenômeno e muitos artistas têm pensado na selfie durante o desenvolvimento de trabalhos artísticos.