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Making Science Fun for the Whole Family

Our Family Science program is active in eight countries, sending some of Abbott’s best scientists into elementary schools like this one in Waukegan, Illinois, not far from Abbott headquarters.

Making Science Fun for the Whole Family

Abbott scientists lead hands-on experiments with teachers to impart basic science skills to kids and their parents at elementary schools, community centers and museums in eight countries.

Making Science Fun for the Whole Family

Over the past four years, Abbott scientists have served as science ambassadors more than 75 programs for schools in Germany, many of them underserved in terms of science, technology and math instruction.

Making Science Fun for the Whole Family

A typical Family Science evening might explore the workings of the human heart, something Abbott scientists know a lot about.

Making Science Fun for the Whole Family

Or it might help students to understand simple physics. In California, students design and create a structure that can best hold a predetermined amount of popped popcorn. Which structure has more volume – a conical structure or a cylindrical one?

Making Science Fun for the Whole Family

Students at the Jose Cordero Elementary School in Barceloneta, Puerto Rico, engage with Abbott volunteers using games and household items to learn problem-solving skills.

Making Science Fun for the Whole Family

Family Science nights in Singapore are meant to foster a spirit of curiosity, discovery and invention among children – some of whom may be the inventors and entrepreneurs of tomorrow.

Making Science Fun for the Whole Family

The fun, hands-on activities in these programs around the world encourage students to explore science activities at home. In the U.K., Abbott volunteers work with students to solve science problems.

Making Science Fun for the Whole Family

Of course, we also want to convey Abbott’s own passion for science and discovery because we hope that some of these children, like this one in Ireland, will grow up to be scientists, engineers and inventors.

Making Science Fun for the Whole Family

RESULTS
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Overview
One of our major programs to interest children in science and inspire them to pursue scientific careers is Abbott Family Science, which actively engages primary school students and their families in learning about science and innovation through experiments and related activities led by Abbott scientists and volunteers. We bring together children aged 6 to 10, along with parents and teachers, for evenings packed with exciting, hands-on experiments in fundamental science. Family Science nights are held in China, Germany, Ireland, Singapore, South Korea and the U.K., as well as California, Illinois, Massachusetts, Ohio, Texas and Puerto Rico. Evaluations of the programs show that children were more than twice as willing to do science activities at home after attending, and that 95 percent of the families placed high value on interacting with Abbott scientists and volunteers.
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