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5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
ASTC Diversity and Leadership Development Fellows Program Opening Session and Dinner. Presented by Donna McMillan
Room: Balboa

7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Conference Registration. Presented by
Room: West Hall A

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
TEAMS Exhibit Colloborative. Presented by
Room: 510

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Facilitating Inquiry on the Exhibit Floor: Part 2. Presented by Andrea Motto, Erik Smith, Mat Vandeneynden, Vishnu Ramcharran, Roberta Altman
Room: 409B

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Standards, Inquiry Learning, and the Science Center School Partnership. Presented by Anna Gaiter, Jane Fung, Bill MacDonald, Marie Jennings, Alexina McGiver, Andrew Uy, Jacqueline Lettieri
Room:

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
School Partnerships in Practice. Presented by Jacques Bordeaux, Mike Shanahan, Monica Miller, Dean Gilbert, Jacqueline Hamilton, Elston Carr
Room: Classroom

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Educationally Effective Field Trips Part 1: Bridging Research and Practice. Presented by Dennis Schatz, Jennifer DeWitt, Martin Storksdieck, Wendy Derjue-Holzer, Chad Johnson, Bill Watson, Greg DeFrancis
Room: 409A

1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Educationally Effective Field Trips Part 2: Action Research. Presented by Dennis Schatz, Jennifer DeWitt, Martin Storksdieck, Wendy Derjue-Holzer, Chad Johnson, Bill Watson, Greg DeFrancis
Room: 409A

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
The Science of Fiction. Presented by Karen Corbin, Roberta Perry
Room: 503

2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
ASTC Board Meeting. Presented by
Room: Los Angeles

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Teacher Educator Network (TEN) Reception Dinner. Presented by
Room: Sierra

7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Conference Registration. Presented by
Room: West Hall A

8:45 AM - 9:30 AM
Welcoming Remarks and ASTC Business Meeting. Presented by
Room: West Hall B

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Keynote Address: The Crisis in American Education: A Community Response. Presented by
Room: West Hall B

10:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Exhibit Hall Open. Presented by
Room: West Hall A

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Grab & Go Lunch in Exhibit Hall - Vegetable or Chicken. Presented by
Room: West Hall A

12:30 PM - 1:45 PM
YouTube Universe. Presented by Kathy Nicholaichuk, Stan Orchard, Shaun Halloway, Sara Poirier, Robyn Higdon
Room: 501

12:30 PM - 1:45 PM
Kinesthetic Approaches to Teaching Science for Diverse Audiences. Presented by Cherilynn Morrow, Paul Doherty, Eric Muller, Kathy Bertram, Durand Johnson
Room: 511

12:30 PM - 1:45 PM
To Outsource or Not to Outsource? That Is the Question. Presented by Bryan Kwapil, Mary Baerg, Arthur Manask, Alison Brown, Sharon Ament
Room: 503

12:30 PM - 1:45 PM
Inquiry from a Distance: Implementing and Evaluating Inquiry in Distance Education. Presented by Randi Korn, Kris Morrissey, Renee Miller, Norman Lownds
Room: 502B

12:30 PM - 1:45 PM
Bringing Astronomy Down to Earth: Activities for Small Science Centers. Presented by Dennis Schatz, Anna Hurst, Rich Fedele, Carolyn Kaichi, Krissie Cook
Room: 409A

2:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Defining Museums 2.0: Evolving our Current Thinking. Presented by Joanna Fisher, Jennifer Martin, Nina Simon, Paul Martin, Erik Lizee, Scott Beveridge
Room: 502B

2:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Building and Sustaining Partnerships for Out-of-School Time Success. Presented by Maryann Stimmer, Jason Freeman, Diane Miller, Georgette Williams, Linda Colon
Room: 515B

2:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Trends in Corporate Sponsorship. Presented by William Harris, Steven Leland, Michael Rouse
Room: 410

2:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Making Sense of Financial Data to Inform Management Decisions. Presented by Jo Haas
Room: 409A

2:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Professional Development for Teachers: A Step Beyond. Presented by Kristin Leigh, Robert Powell, Darrick Wood, Shawntel Landavazo
Room: 511

2:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Strategies for Winning Public Support: Advice from the Elected Perspective. Presented by Monique Hudson, Sean Smith, George Deukmejian, Esperanza Ross, The Honorable Hab Wesson
Room: 502A

3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
Exhibit Hall Coffee Break. Presented by
Room: West Hall A

4:15 PM - 5:30 PM
Dueling Banjos: Confronting Controversial Issues In Science and Technology. Presented by Sara Poirier, Laurie Zoloth, Ph.D., John Llewellyn, Tamara Schwarz, Dahlia Tanasoiu
Room: 503

4:15 PM - 5:30 PM
Engaging the Latino/Latina Audience: What You Need to Know. Presented by Joe DeAmicis, Manuel Abud, Patricia Perez, Anthony Montoya, Alejandra Leon-Castella
Room: 410

4:15 PM - 5:30 PM
What Research Can Teach Us about Science Learning: A Poster Session. Presented by Molly Reisman, Suzanne Reeves, Heather Tommey Zimmerman, Sandy Toro Martell, Sue Cavell, Mele Wheaton
Room: 515B

4:15 PM - 5:30 PM
Utilizing Computer and Web-Based Technologies in Teen Volunteer Programs. Presented by Adrienne Barnett, Karen Brown, Jamie Alonzo, Lisa Hoover
Room: 511

4:15 PM - 6:15 PM
Professional Development and Leadership in the Science Center Field. Presented by Heather Gibbons, Chevy Humphrey, Julie Johnson
Room: 501

4:15 PM - 6:30 PM
Compelling Relevancy: Not Yet? Why Not?. Presented by Chris Burda, Hooley McLaughlin, Emlyn Koster, Clifford Wagner
Room: 502A

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Exhibit Hall Welcoming Reception. Presented by
Room: West Hall A

9:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Presentation of ASTC's Roy L. Shafer Leading Edge Awards. Presented by
Room: West Hall B

7:15 AM - 8:30 AM
Youth Programs Special Interest Group. Presented by Angela Wenger
Room: Garden West

7:30 AM - 8:45 AM
Small Science Center Roundtable. Presented by Emily Fox, Carol Valenta
Room: 409A

10:00 AM - 6:30 PM
ASTC MeetingPlace. Presented by
Room: West Hall A

10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
After-School Math PLUS. Presented by Maryann Stimmer, Linda Colon, Georgette Williams
Room: 409A

10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
POLAR-PALOOZA and the Growing Public Interest in Climate Change. Presented by Jayne Aubele, Waleed Abdalati, Darlene Lim, Geoffrey Haines-Stiles
Room: 511

10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
International Polar Year Film Screening: Arctic Tale . Presented by Betsy Blume
Room:

10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Alternative Sources of Inspiration. Presented by Steve Snyder, Chevy Humphrey, Andrea Bandelli, Phil Lindsey, Ed Wagner, Christine Roman
Room: 515A

10:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Development Luncheon: Steps in Planning and Launching a Gift-Planning Program. Presented by Sharon Padua, Richard Sorensen
Room: 409B

11:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Lunch Concession in Exhibit Hall. Presented by
Room: West Hall A

12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
CEO/Trustee Reception and Luncheon. Presented by
Room: 501

12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Live Demonstration Hour. Presented by
Room: West Hall A

12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
Storytelling for the International Polar Year. Presented by Walter Staveloz, Kendall Haven
Room: 411

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Making the Most of Mobiles: Using Mobile Phones to Enhance the Visitor Experience. Presented by Denise Bressler, John Beckman, Bing Quock, Steven Landau, Amit Ben-Shalom, Anne Kahr-Hojland
Room: 502A

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM
FETCH! Sparking Curiosity and Creativity with Science Challenges. Presented by Keith Ostfield, Susan Buckey, Tom Simmons
Room: 409A

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM
A Conversation with Ray & Marty: The Science of Fiction. Presented by Ray Bradbury, Martin Sklar, Leonard Maltin , Karen Corbin, Roberta Perry
Room: 411

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Putting the Spotlight on Your Members. Presented by Tiffany Elser
Room: 518

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM
When Disaster Strikes: Lessons from Katrina and Beyond. Presented by Kate Gonzalez Long, Ron Forman, Representative of
Room: 511

3:30 PM - 4:45 PM
Teaming with the Front Line. Presented by Michael Bowers, Sarah Marcotte, Hillary Olson, Armelle Casau
Room: 515B

3:30 PM - 4:45 PM
Visitors from Another Planet: Engaging Teen Audiences at Science Museums. Presented by Jean Byrne, Gail Wheatley, Kathy Krafft, Lynn Baum
Room: 502B

3:30 PM - 4:45 PM
Touring Your Exhibits Overseas: Challenges, Opportunities, and Useful Tips. Presented by Shirley Radcliff, Sampsa Piira, Robin Groesbeck, Cathryn Ferree, Lizzy Cox, Ross Leo Teh Lin
Room: 502A

3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
DonÕt Be Scared! Bridging the Gap Between Your Institution and Its Local Community. Presented by Damon Gibbs, Jasmine Maldonado, Georgette Williams, Monika McFoy, Barbara Kelly, Eric Siegel
Room: 409A

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Exhibit Hall Closing Reception. Presented by
Room: West Hall A

7:15 AM - 8:30 AM
Science Beyond the Boundaries Network Breakfast. Presented by Saint Louis Science Center
Room: Los Angeles

8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Outreach LIVE!. Presented by Norberto Oropez, Karen Hays, Kevin Michael Seymour, Alex Patrick
Room: Big Lab

8:15 AM - 8:45 AM
The CEO Is In. Presented by Joanna Haas
Room:

9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Designing Youth: How Teens Can Contribute to Program and Exhibit Development. Presented by Erin Graves, William Katzman, Jamie Alonzo, Lauren Russell
Room: 518

9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Measuring the Museum's Achievement of Mission. Presented by Emlyn Koster, Randi Korn, Cynthia Vernon, Melissa Wadman, Ava Ferguson
Room: 410

9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
High Definition for High Impact: Making the Change to HD. Presented by Carol Armore, Wit Ostrenko, Jerry Schubel, Roberta Perry
Room: 411

10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Programs For Young Children. Presented by Erik Jacquemyn, Julie Davidson, Luigi Amodio, Graham Durant
Room: 502A

10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Where Did the Time Go? Managing Work Life for Better Efficiency and Effectiveness. Presented by Julie Johnson, Elsa Bailey, Mac West, Laura Martin, Carolyn Levi, Eileen Smith, Barbara Punt, Judy Rand, Walter Crimm, Terry Billie, Ronen Mir
Room: 409A

10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
The Making of An Inconvenient Truth. Presented by Carol Lynn Alpert, Lawrence Bender, Davis Guggenheim
Room: 515A

10:45 AM - 12:45 PM
SEPA and Science Centers: Focus on Health Literacy. Presented by Roberta Cooks, Lori Fink, Cheryl McCallum, Tony Beck
Room: 503

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Science Center School Students: Great Beginnings and Unique Opportunities. Presented by Jacques Bordeaux, Maria Gomez, Bill MacDonald, Patricia Lemle
Room: Multi Purpose Room

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Construction Tour of the California Science CenterÕs Phase II. Presented by Sacha Field, Jeffrey Rudolph, Tony Budrovich, Diane Perlov
Room: Lorsch Family Pavilion

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Lights, Camera, Wayfinding: Improving Guest Circulation. Presented by Jeremy Stoller, Wayne Hunt, Merritt Price
Room: Muses

3:15 PM - 4:30 PM
Curatorial Tour of Goose Bumps! The Science of Fear Exhibit. Presented by David Bibbas, Diane Perlov
Room: Weingart Special Exhibits Gallery

3:15 PM - 4:30 PM
Rolling Your Own: Leveraging Open-Source to Build Web Applications. Presented by Jeremy Stoller, Ismail Elshareef, Bryan Kennedy
Room: Classroom

3:15 PM - 4:30 PM
California Wine Tasting Workshop. Presented by Christina Sion
Room: Rose Garden Cafe

3:15 PM - 4:30 PM
Lights, Camera, Image, Brand and Logo. Presented by Wayne Hunt
Room: Muses Room

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
ASTC Conference Program Planning Committee. Presented by
Room:

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM
The BIG LAB: The Next Big Idea from an Education and Design Partnership. Presented by Chuck Howarth, Ben Dickow, Joe O\'Connell
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12:15 PM - 1:05 PM
Big Screen Day: Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs. Presented by
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5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Big Screen Day: New 2K 3D Digital Cinema System. Presented by
Room:

7:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Information/Message Center. Presented by
Room: West Hall A

9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Armchair Tour of New Science Centers. Presented by Erik Jacquemyn, Emlyn Koster, Joseph Giaime, Marinela Servitje, Svein Anders Dahl
Room: 503

9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Dating Scientists and Engineers: Make Iit Last with New Resources from our Field. Presented by Ericl Marshall, David Bibas, Doug Gorham, Marylou Molina, Bob deGroot, Wendy Pollock, Susan Van Gundy
Room: 518

9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Preparing Competitive Proposals for NSF's Informal Science Education Program. Presented by David Ucko, Al DeSena, Sylvia James, Arlene deStrulle, Sandy Welch
Room: 515B

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
ASTC Job Bank. Presented by
Room: 504

10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
How to Develop Stronger and More Fundable Programs Using Outcomes-Based Evaluation Tools. Presented by Terry Billie, David Perry, Kasey McCracken, Karen Hoffman
Room: 409A

10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Why Can't Science Be More Like History? The Challenges of Creating Informative Yet Entertaining Science Programs. Presented by Tom Cosgrove, Senior Vice President and General Manager Discovery Networks/The Science Channel
Room: 410

10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
WhatÕs All the Blog About? Integrating Social Media in Your Strategic Plan. Presented by Paula Wagner, Gwendolyn Young, Larry Eason, Liza Pryor, Andrea Bandelli
Room: 515A

10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Figuring Out What Works: The Role of Vision and Culture in Developing Effective Field Trip Experiences. Presented by Kim Burtnyk, James Kisiel, Martin Storksdieck, David Anderson
Room: 511

10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
The Kids in the Hall: Integrating Early Childhood Education into Science Centers. Presented by Cynthia Sharpe, Jill Measells, Moises Roman, Paul Siboroski
Room: 502B

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
ASTC Diversity and Leadership Development Fellows Debriefing Workshop. Presented by
Room: 409B

2:30 PM - 7:00 PM
An Afternoon at Discovery Science Center. Presented by
Room: