As part of its efforts to raise the profile of posters at the ASTC Annual Conference, the Conference Program Planning Committee (CPPC) unveiled a new poster awards program and selected four posters to receive awards at ASTC 2024.
Members of the CPPC reviewed posters before the opening of the first Poster Palooza session so that ribbons could be placed before attendees even visited the Exhibit Hall. Ribbons were placed on winning posters to draw extra attention.
The CPPC judged posters on the following criteria:
- A poster that stops people in their tracks
- A strong message that impacts the field
- Clear, effective, and efficient design and text
- Information that has been researched and sources.
The CPPC also provided additional tips to poster presenters to help make their posters most effective.
ASTC 2024 Poster Awards
Strong Message that Impacts the Field
“Black Leadership in Automobility”
Presented by Kathleen Donald and Ryan Rembert, Automotive Hall of Fame
2nd Place
“More that a Membership: Advancing STEM Access and Inclusivity for Marginalized Communities Through Subsidized Membership”
Presented by Tomara Gee and Stephany Hine, Museum of Life and Science
Stops You in Your Tracks
“The Power of Outreach: Using Outreach to Increase Access”
Presented by Joanne Trusz, Lancaster Science Factory
2nd Place
“Color by Number: Engaging Diverse Public Audiences in the Creation of Data-Driven Art”
Presented by Tim Ogino and Stacey Forsyth, CU Science Discovery, University of Colorado Boulder
Clear, Effective Design and Text
“VENOMventure: A Pop-Up Escape-Style Game for Families Teaches Foundational Concepts in Evolution”
Presented by Anna Thanukos and Lisa White, University of California Museum of Paleontology, and Teresa MacDonald, University of Kansas Natural History Museum
2nd Place
“Creating an Exhibition with Domestic Wood with Consideration for the Environment”
Presented by Chiharu Shimizu, Miraikan – The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation
Information Well-Researched and Sourced
“Co-Developing Inclusive Resources Supporting the Participation of All Children in Tinkering Activities”
Presented by Catherine Émond, Ingenium Canada Science and Technology Museum
2nd Place
“Supporting Teachers to Enrich Science Learning Using Sustained Professional Development Courses”
Presented by Tara Flett, Garrett Gray, Karin Klein, Melanie Snow, and Katy Fattaleh, Griffin Museum of Science and Industry