Are you a conversationalist interested in the intersection of science, art, and research? Are you excited by the opportunity to interact with historians, scientists and designers in the city of Bengaluru? Do you want to create exciting experiences for visitors at Science Gallery Bengaluru?

Join our mediator team for Science and the City!

Apply by: Sunday, 12 May

Programme Dates: 06 July 2024 – 29 December 2024

This is a paid opportunity. More details will be shared with the shortlisted participants. 

Got questions? Join us for an Information Session by registering below:

Zoom Session:

02 May 2024, 5 PM - 6 PM: https://bit.ly/info-session-sgb-zoom

Who is a mediator? 

Mediators are the public face of Science Gallery Bengaluru exhibitions, and converse with visitors about the various concepts explored in our themed exhibition-seasons. They are often the first and only point of contact for visitors, and drive the experience of the exhibition by sharing insights, provoking questions and triggering debates. They also get behind the scene access to the various forces that shape an exhibition-season at Science Gallery Bengaluru! 

Mediators do not teach or explain content but encourage curious engagement with it. Mediators also have a more general role in ensuring a warm, safe welcome and providing an outstanding experience for all our visitors. 

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the Part-time Mediator Programme, you should be:

• Between 18 – 28 years of age at the time of applying.
• Based in Bengaluru and able to come to Science Gallery Bengaluru in Sanjaynagar.
• From any discipline or background. You could be studying, working, or pursuing anything else.
• Familiar with or have an interest in exploring the history of Bengaluru, and the research and science done in the city.
• Available to train and mediate on all weekends from July 2024 and December 2024.
• Ability to speak Kannada is highly desirable.

As a mediator, you will:

• Train with scholars and practitioners who are involved in research around the city of Bangalore. 
• Work with the Science Gallery Bengaluru team to curate and manage audience experience on the exhibition floor.
• Support the SGB team in running the programmes at the gallery.

Programme Structure

This programme is divided into two parts:

TRAINING

• Introduction to Science Gallery Bengaluru and the exhibition-season Science in the City.
• 101 sessions that will cover fundamental concepts around the exhibition theme.
• Training sessions with researchers from leading institutions in the city.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attend all training sessions and actively participate in mediator practice sessions. 
• Complete the Science in the City Mediator Handbook to further your understanding of the exhibits.
• Mediate for the exhibition-season Science in the City every weekend for a total of 8 working hours.
• Provide critical reflections on the exhibition and programmes—both from your own experience and from visitor feedback. 

About the Exhibition

The ‘Science in the City’ exhibition aims to cultivate a strong connection between the citizens of Bengaluru and research institutions in the city. Featuring scientific objects from eminent institutions in Bengaluru, the exhibition introduces elements from the city’s broader socio-historical context to offer an exploration of this city’s multifaceted history of science.

The presence of many research institutions has facilitated multidisciplinary collaboration and marked the city as the nexus of a national and global network at the cutting edge of technological advancement. What was happening socially and culturally in the city at different notable moments in public memory? Did these contexts impact the research in the city? How did Bengaluru emerge as a cosmopolitan, collaborative, and agile city? 

Follow stories of the identity of Bengaluru as a city which shaped and was in turn shaped by pioneering scientific research. To provide a context of science in the city, the exhibition will layer scientific objects with maps, public documents, archival photos, films, oral histories, illustrations, and other interactive elements. This approach will showcase Bengaluru’s role in research and innovation, highlighting the significant role of research institutions in shaping the city’s trajectory.

Timeline

Wednesday, 24 April: Open Call begins 

Sunday, 12 May: Open Call closes 

Sunday, 26 May:  Announcement of shortlisted candidates 

08 – 09 June 2024: Interviews for shortlisted candidates

Saturday, 06 July : Final list announced

Saturday, 06 July: Mediator Programme begins

Contact Us

If you have any questions, or if any part of this application procedure is inaccessible to you, please write to us at mediators@bengaluru.sciencegallery.com, and we will assist you accordingly.