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Overview

How do you “make” a scientist? Research shows that sparking a child’s curiosity at a young age can produce a lifelong interest in science. As part of its commitment to science education, the Abbott Fund has created ScienceEd, an engaging website designed to engage and encourage young people ages 7-14. Building on learnings from Family Science and other programs, ScienceEd features activities that will capture kids’ interest and encourage them to think about careers in the sciences.

A series of modules offers different pathways to explore.

• The Spark presents animated videos, illustrating stories told by Abbott employees about the moment that made them want to become scientists.
• They Do What? features real Abbott scientists dispelling the mystery of titles like “microbiologist” and “microfabrication engineers,” to let kids start dreaming bigger about their future.
• The Lab Crew spotlights appealing teens who guide visitors through fun demonstrations and experiments, revealing the scientific principles behind each one.
• Q&A is a free-wheeling series of dialogues between an inquisitive child and a scientist, who explains “Why are feet so smelly?” and other silly-yet-serious questions.

All of the modules show young people that careers in science are within their reach—while inspiring and entertaining them with real-world experiments and information from professional scientists.

View the Science Ed site.

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