ASTC is delighted to announce a new partnership with Sanofi—The Air We Share, a program to support science centers and museums in the United States to engage with their local communities on the ways that environmental challenges like air pollution, wildfires, and extreme heat affect human health. Extensive research shows that these environmental threats harm our physical health—with especially significant impacts on respiratory health. The good news is that there are ways we can protect ourselves and our communities from these harms, by reducing our exposure to unhealthy air and addressing the underlying causes of air pollution, wildfires, and extreme heat.
Organizations who are selected to participate in The Air We Share will receive funding, adaptable assets for public engagement programs and communications, and access to a community of practice and scientific experts to support their work. This program will also include a youth challenge that can be implemented at science centers and museums across the country.
Applications are now open for ASTC members who would like to join this project, to undertake new efforts that engage local communities on topics related to the environment and human health. Cohort members will receive up to $20,000, program and communications assets, and the opportunity to coordinate and learn from others to develop new public engagement efforts. You can find more information on the Seeding Action website. Apply by October 24, 2025.