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This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 1323806. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. How to cite: Dancstep (née Dancu), T. & Sindorf, L. (2016). Exhibit Designs for Girls’ Engagement: A Guide to the <strong>EDGE</strong> Design Attributes. San Francisco: Exploratorium. 2 EXHIBIT DESIGNS FOR GIRLS’ ENGAGEMENT
Table of Contents 4–7 Introduction 8 –27 The <strong>EDGE</strong> Design Attributes 28 –41 Case Studies 42 –57 Appendix A: Assessing Exhibits 58 –61 Appendix B: Tested Design Attributes 62–65 References 66 –67 Acknowledgments EXHIBIT DESIGNS FOR GIRLS’ ENGAGEMENT | Table of Contents 3
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