Science centers. Which role can they play to in a city social reconstruction

Abstract

Science centers are seen as places for the communication of science very focused on the mise en sc̀ne of the content and the methodologies of natural sciences. However, in recent history, these institutions are transforming their role within the education and transformation processes taking place in the society they are engaged with. This communication presents a social project in Medellín, Colombia, that involves a vulnerable community, the local authorities of the city, academic institutions and NGOs, and a science center in the neightborhood of this community.