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2008 Conference

2008 ASTC Annual Conference
In the Public Eye—Science Centers at the Crossroads of Science and Culture
October 18–21, 2008
Hosted by the Franklin Institute
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

ASTC and the Franklin Institute invite you to join us in Philadelphia, birthplace of a nation and home to one of the world’s icons of scientific curiosity, Founding Father and distinguished diplomat Benjamin Franklin. The 2008 ASTC Annual Conference will feature discussions and dialogue focusing on science centers’ place at the crossroads of the scientific community and the general public.

Across the conference schedule you will find sessions that challenge us to explore our responsibility to both our scientific and public constituencies. What role do we play in reflecting or supporting the views of these communities? How do we mediate the relationship between science and public audiences?

In support of the conference theme we have identified the following six areas for further exploration: Research in Learning, Current Science, Technology, Public Policy and Issues, Marketing and Communications, and Leadership and Management.

Latest ASTC Annual Conference Blog Posts

ASTC 2008: In the Public Eye
Science center professionals from across the globe will gather in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, October 18-21, for the 2008 ASTC Annual Conference. ASTC 2008, "In the Public Eye: Science Centers at the Crossroads of Science and Culture," is being hosted by the Franklin Institute. Highlights include conference sessions on topics like learning in informal environments, covering current science, [...]
Steven Berlin Johnson to give 2008 ASTC Annual Conference keynote address
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The Global Discussion on Global Sustainability: Where Do Science Centers Fit In?
How can science centers better catalyze public understanding and local action on climate change? Join us Sunday, October 19 for The Global Discussion on Global Sustainability: Where Do Science Centers Fit In? , a plenary moderated by Joe Palca, science correspondent for National Public Radio. Our panel of speakers will present findings from other fields of science [...]