The SPRY Foundation is requesting funding to organize a conference that will include principal investigators from ISE projects and representatives of the Aging Network to identify strategies to engage older adults in infromal lerning. The conference will present and critique existing programs, discuss new and sustainable models, and encourage the development of a network of ISE providers and organizations that serve older adults. Deliverables include a conference report with recommendations, the "Guide to Including Older Adults in Informal Science Education Programs", post-conference publications and presentations at the Association of Science and Technology Centers Annual Conference and the Annual Meeting of the Southeastern Association of Area Agencies in Aging. Addtionaly, pre-conference surveys will inform the planning process for this innovative meeting.

Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
2005-07-15
Budget End
2007-03-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
2005
Total Cost
$248,197
Indirect Cost
Name
Spry (Setting Priorities for Retirement Years) Foundation
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Chevy Chase
State
MD
Country
United States
Zip Code
20815