From science to sensory art: an inclusive pedagogical tool for the UK blind, low-vision and diverse-needs community to increase cervical cancer awareness.

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Tác giả: Jhagavan Arunthavalingam, Stuart Favilla, Arman Ghodsinia, Adrian Liston, Konstanze Schichl, Erica Tandori, Caroline Walker

Ngôn ngữ: eng

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Thông tin xuất bản: United States : Immunology and cell biology , 2025

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Bộ sưu tập: NCBI

ID: 740433

Effective scientific communication fosters public support and trust in research, establishing a stronger understanding of health and disease. Making STEM education more accessible is crucial for blind, low-vision and diverse-needs (BLVDN) communities, where grasping complex biomedical concepts can be challenging. Such accessibility promotes equal opportunities and encourages innovation through diverse perspectives. This paper examines the Sensory Science Cambridge exhibition, held at the Cambridge Festival in March 2024, aiming to enhance the accessibility of biomedical concepts for BLVDN communities, inspired by Monash Sensory Science in Australia. The exhibition included several tactile exhibits, including one designed to educate on the nature of human papillomavirus (HPV) infections and their link to cervical cancer through a diorama art piece. We were guided by the question: How can tactile and sensory materials convey HPV infection and its progression to cervical cancer? To achieve this, we developed a tactile diorama for independent navigation, featuring braille keys, explanatory panels and verbal descriptions. The diorama was created through collaboration between scientists and artists, and its effectiveness was evaluated through participant feedback and observational studies during the exhibition. The diorama significantly improved the participants' understanding of HPV and cervical cancer, providing new or building on existing knowledge. The success of this exhibition project provides a model for using tactile and sensory materials in biomedical education. It highlights the potential of sensory science approaches in making STEM education more accessible and underscores the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in creating accessible, scientifically rigorous communication tools, offering insights for future inclusive science outreach.
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