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- May 10, 2018January 15, 2025
- by Megan_Ennes
Dr. Megan Ennes
I am the Assistant Curator of Museum Education at the Florida Museum of Natural History, University of Florida. I am also the Director of the Thompson Earth Systems Institute. My research focuses on a variety of aspects surrounding learning in museum settings. This includes research on museum educators' professional pathways and self-efficacy related to teaching in informal settings. Additionally, I explore the influences of museum-based programs on the STEM interests and career aspirations of underrepresented youth and adult participants. These programs often focus on civic engagement for the environment. I also study how to support scientist communication with the public. While I am faculty in the Department of Natural History, I am also affiliated with the School of Forestry, Fisheries, and Geomatics, the Anita Zucker Center for Early Childhood Excellence, the School of Natural Resources and Environment, and the Museum Studies Department. You can learn more about my work on my university webpage.
