The University of Montana was awarded a $500,000 Project Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the Museums for America (CFDA 45.301) program. The grant will support the University's Spectrum Discovery Area in collaborating with local community groups to redesign their space and programs, offering more culturally inclusive Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM) education opportunities for Missoula's immigrant and refugee populations. Key project activities will include hosting listening sessions, piloting activities, translating materials, creating an informational video on public transportation, and refining summer and childcare programs. The goal is for museum staff to explore cross-cultural, collaborative approaches to STEAM education and role-model engagement by weaving immigrant and refugee cultural identities throughout the museum's exhibits and programs. The project will be implemented over a 3-year period from September 2024 to August 2027.
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