Young people centre stage at Science Gallery Melbourne

摘要

At the Australian Science Communicators’Conference earlier this year,one of the most engaging and enthusiastic presentations was by Tilly Boleyn,Curator of the Science Gallery Melbourne(melbourne.sciencegallery.com).Due to open later this year,Science Gallery Melbourne is part of the Melbourne Connect innovation precinct being developed by the University of Melbourne on the corner of Swanston and Gratton streets,just north of the CBD.Science Gallery Melbourne is aimed at 15-25 year olds and Boleyn said that she wants to’challenge the traditional narrative about whose opinion matters,how to engage young people in important issues and what makes a transformational experience'.The results of her work with young people on the gallery's Sci Curious Advisory Board to generate ideas,plan exhibitions,select works,promote the gaLlery and engage stakeholders seem to be doing just that.