ASTC - Board Committees

(as of July 2009)

Board Committees

EXECUTIVE (Standing Committee)
President: Nancy Stueber*, Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, Portland
Vice President: Chevy Humphrey*, Arizona Science Center, Phoenix
Secretary-Treasurer: Bryce Seidl*, Pacific Science Center, Seattle, Washington,
Member-at-Large: Erik Jacquemyn*, Technopolis, The Flemish Science Center, Mechelen, Belgium
Past President: Lesley Lewis*, Ontario Science Centre, Toronto, Canada
Staff: Anthony (Bud) Rock, Chief Executive Officer

CONFERENCE PROGRAM PLANNING
Charge: To provide guidance to the ASTC staff responsible for planning and managing the Annual Conference. To review session proposals, to advise on conference theme, schedule, and session formats. To recommend future conference sites.

Chair: Mikko Myllykoski, Heureka, The Finnish Science Centre, Vantaa, Finland (2003–2007, as chair 2007–2010)
Dennis Bartels*, Exploratorium, San Francisco, California (2009–2012)
Colleen Blair, Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, Texas (2009 host)
Julie Bowen, TELUS World of Science—Calgary, Alberta, Canada (2006–2009)
Blair Collis, Bishop Museum, Honolulu, Hawaii (2010 host) (2006–2012)
Chris Cropper, Maryland Science Center, Baltimore (2009–2013)
Martin Fisher, Science Central, Fort Wayne, Indiana (2004–2009)
Kathy Gustafson-Hilton, Hands On!, St. Petersburg, Florida (2005–2009)
Todd Happer, Brooklyn Children's Museum, New York (2003–2009)
William Harris, California Science Center, Los Angeles (2004–2009)
Chevy Humphrey*, Arizona Science Center, Phoenix (2003–2009)
Theresa Mattei, Louisville Science Center, Kentucky (2006 host) (2005–2009)
Stacy Moyers, The Franklin Institute, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (2008–2010)
Elaine Reynoso, UNIVERSUM, Coyoacan, Mexico (2007-2010)
Jason Sanchez, Louisville Science Center, Kentucky (2006 host) (2005-2009)
Bev Sanford, SciWorks, Winston-Salem, North Carolina (2008–2011)
Mike Shanahan, Bishop Museum, Honolulu, Hawaii (2010 host) (2006-2012)
Steven Snyder, The Franklin Institute, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (2008 host) (2005-2010)
Charlie Trautmann*, Sciencenter, Ithaca, New York (2009–2012)
Carol Valenta, Saint Louis Science Center, Missouri (2009–2012)
Charlie Walter, Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, Texas (2009 host) (2000-2011)
Angela Wenger, New Jersey Academy for Aquatic Sciences, Camden (2006-2009)
Staff: Cindy Kong, Director, Meetings and Conferences

DEVELOPMENT
Charge: To provide assistance in identifying and securing financial support for the operation of ASTC as a nonprofit organization, and for its efforts to provide leadership and services to the science center field as a whole. To identify and solicit corporate sponsors for the Annual Conference.

Chair: Larry Dubinski, The Franklin Institute, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (2006)
Cindy Ball, Ontario Science Centre, Toronto, Canada
Deb Hackathorn, COSI, Columbus, Ohio
William Harris, California Science Center, Los Angeles (2005)
Chevy Humphrey*, Arizona Science Center, Phoenix
Chris Kramer, Science Center of Iowa, Des Moines (2007)
Erik Pihl, Pacific Science Center, Seattle, Washington (2007)
Daniel Vecchitto, Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, San Diego, California (2007)
Staff: Kate Goodall, Director, Institutional Advancement

EQUITY AND DIVERSITY
Charge: To ensure that ASTC activities advance the goals of the Equity and Diversity Initiative and to identify new opportunities for ASTC to continue its leadership on these issues.

Chair: Ann Fumarolo, Sci-Port Discovery Center, Shreveport, Louisiana (2006)
Cheronda Frazier, New Jersey Academy for Aquatic Sciences, Camden (2006)
Maya Halevy, MadaTech, The Israel National Museum of Science, Haifa
Chevy Humphrey*, Arizona Science Center, Phoenix (2007)
Chip Lindsey, Don Harrington Discovery Center, Amarillo, Texas (2003)
May Pagsinohin, Philippine Foundation for Science and Technology, Manila
Vishnu Ramcharan, Ontarion Science Centre, Toronto, Canada
Jeff Rudolph, California Science Center, Los Angeles (2000)
Frieda Smith, Saint Louis Science Center, Missouri
Sam Taylor, Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Stephen Willis, Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago
Don Wittrock, New Jersey Academy for Aquatic Sciences, Camden
Staff: Laura Huerta Migus, Director, Equity and Diversity

FINANCE AND AUDIT
Charge: To ensure that ASTC's financial management is of the highest quality. To review the monthly statements of ASTC and the annual budget during its preparation, to monitor investments, and to consult with the Executive Director regarding financial management. On behalf of the board, to monitor the independence and performance of the outside auditors.

Chair: Bryce Seidl*, Pacific Science Center, Seattle, Washington (2005)
Kim Cavendish, Museum of Discovery and Science, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
David Chesebrough*, COSI, Columbus, Ohio
Ann Fumarolo, Sci-Port Discovery Center, Shreveport, Louisiana
Staff: Leah Secunda, Controller

GOVERNANCE
Charge: To assure good governance and ethical practice.

Chair: Bryce Seidl*, Pacific Science Center, Seattle, Washington (2009)
Gillian Thomas*, Miami Science Museum, Florida (2009)
Tim Ritchie, McWane Science Center, Birmingham, Alabama (2009)
Dennis Wint*, The Franklin Institute, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (2009)
Staff: Anthony (Bud) Rock, Chief Executive Officer

LEADERSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Charge: To provide overall guidance and alignment for current and new leadership and professional development activities to help members learn and advance professionally.

Chair: Jo Haas*, Louisville Science Center, Kentucky (2005)
Kate Bennett, Rochester Museum and Science Center, Rochester, New York (2004)
David Chesebrough*, COSI, Columbus, Ohio (2004)
Patrick Lopez, Explora, Albuquerque, New Mexico (2006)
Jennifer Martin, TELUS World of Science—Calgary, Alberta, Canada (2004)
Mary Sellers*, South Florida Science Museum, West Palm Beach (2004)
Mat Sinclair, Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, Portland (2004)
Elizabeth K. Stage, Lawrence Hall of Science, Berkeley, California (2004)
Carol Valenta, Saint Louis Science Center, Missouri (2006)
Charlie Walter, Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, Texas (2004)
Staff: Anthony (Bud) Rock, Chief Executive Officer

NOMINATING (Standing Committee)
Charge: To solicit nominations for ASTC officers and board positions and present a slate of candidates to the board for Governing Members to vote on at annual elections. To recommend candidates for the honorary ASTC Fellow Award for Outstanding Contribution.

Chair: Wit Ostrenko*, MOSI, Tampa, Florida (2006)
Leslie Lewis*, Ontario Science Centre, Toronto, Canada (ex officio, 2008)
Per-Edvin Persson, Heureka, The Finnish Science Centre, Vantaa, Finland (2001)
Jeff Rudolph, California Science Center, Los Angeles (2000)
Dennis Wint*, The Franklin Institute, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (2002)
Staff: Anthony (Bud) Rock, Chief Executive Officer

ADVOCACY NETWORK
Purpose: A communication and action network to help gain support for U.S. Federal programs, policies, and actions that benefit ASTC and its members.

Staff: Sean Smith, Director, Government and Public Relations

ASTC DIMENSIONS EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD
Purpose: To propose and review themes and recommend contributors.

Elsa Bailey, National Science Teachers Association, San Francisco, California
Rita Deedrick, COSI, Columbus, Ohio
Colin Johnson, The BA, London, U.K.
Ronen Mir, Mada Tech, Haifa, Israel
Mikko Myllykoski, Heureka, The Finnish Science Centre, Vantaa, Finland
Vishnu Ramcharan, Ontario Science Centre, Toronto, Canada
Elizabeth Stage, Lawrence Hall of Science, Berkeley, California
Staff: Emily Schuster, Editor

CENTER FOR ADVANCEMENT OF INFORMAL SCIENCE EDUCATION (CAISE) STEERING COMMITTEE
Purpose: Advisory board to provide strategic advice for the development and operation of this center funded by the National Science Foundation.

Co-chair: Julie Johnson, Science Museum of Minnesota, St. Paul (2007)
Co-chair: Barry Van Deman, Museum of Life and Science, Durham, North Carolina (2007)
Staff: Wendy Pollock, Principal Investigator (PI)

DIVERSITY NETWORK
Purpose: To leverage the passion and leadership potential of staff at member institutions for advocating for inclusive practices. To support ASTC staff in developing and implementing programmatic Equity and Diversity strategies for the field, be a feedback loop from the field, and serve as an educational special interest group that shares research and best practices.

Staff: Laura Huerta-Migus, Director, Equity and Diversity

ROY L. SHAFER LEADING EDGE AWARD JURY
Chair: Marti Cortez, Saint Louis Science Center, Missouri (2009)
Rocío García Gómez, Museo Modelo de Ciencias e Industria (MUMCI), Toluca, Mexico (2010)
Finarya Legoh, Pusat Peragaan Iptek - Science & Technology Center of Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia (2010)
Margie Marino, North Museum of Natural History and Science, Lancaster, Pennsylvania (2009)
Rachel Meyer, Coyote Point Museum for Environmental Education, San Mateo, California (2010)
Alan Nursall, Next Exhibits + Creative Communication, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada (2005)
Grant Troop, Ontario Science Centre, Toronto, Canada (2009)
Staff: Diane Frendak, Membership Director

SCIENCE AND SOCIETY WORKING GROUP
Purpose: Assist board and staff to advance the Science and Society strategic priority.

Julie Bowen, TELLUS World of Science—Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Graham Durant*, Questacon, Canberra, Australia
Martin Fisher, Science Central, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Sheila Grinell, Phoenix, Arizona
Chevy Humphrey*, Arizona Science Center, Phoenix
Erik Jacquemyn*, Technopolis, Mechelen, Belgium
Jeff Kirsch, Reuben H. Fleet Space Theater and Science Center, San Diego, California
Emlyn Koster, Liberty Science Center, Jersey City, New Jersey
Lesley Lewis*, Ontario Science Centre, Toronto, Canada
Wit Ostrenko*, MOSI, Tampa, Florida
Per-Edvin Persson, Heureka, The Finnish Science Centre, Vantaa, Finland
Steve Snyder, The Franklin Institute, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Gillian Thomas*, Miami Science Museum, Florida
Charlie Trautmann*, Sciencenter, Ithaca, New York
Angela Wenger, New Jersey Academy for Aquatic Sciences, Camden
Staff: Walter Staveloz, Director, International Relations

6th SCIENCE CENTRE WORLD CONGRESS INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM COMMITTEE : ASTC Delegates
Per-Edvin Persson, Heureka, The Finnish Science Center, Vantaa, Finland
Nancy Stueber*, Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, Portland
Anthony (Bud) Rock, ASTC
Walter Staveloz, ASTC (ex officio by invitation of the IPC chair)

* member of ASTC Board of Directors
(Note: Year in parentheses is start of committee service; for Conference Program Planning, it is the term.)