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AAAS Fellows class includes many science engagement leaders

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The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) has named its new class of AAAS Fellows. Election as a AAAS Fellow is a lifetime honor in recognition of diverse accomplishments, including, research, leadership, teaching, mentoring, fostering collaborations, and advancing public understanding of science. Fellows are nominated by AAAS’ 24 disciplinary sections, three Fellows who […]

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Five ASTC members named finalists for 2024 National Medal for Museum and Library Service

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Once again, there are a number of ASTC-member institutions named as finalists for the 2024 National Medal for Museum and Library Service. Awarded by the U.S. Institute of Museum of Library Services (IMLS), the National Medal is the nation’s highest honor given to museums and libraries that demonstrate excellence in service to their communities. Each

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ASTC members sweep USA TODAY 10Best list again

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Once again, ASTC members were well-represented in the USA TODAY 10Best Reader’s Choice awards in several categories (see bold, below), including a clean sweep in the Best Science Museum category. Twenty nominees in each category were chosen by a panel of experts, including a combination of editors from USA TODAY, editors from 10Best.com, and other

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In Memoriam: Brad Larson

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ASTC was shocked and saddened to learn about the death of Brad Larson just a few days after his 62nd birthday. A longtime member of our community, Brad was the Founder of StoryHabitat (the successor to Brad Larson Media). ASTC was pleased to be partnering with StoryHabitat on the collection of stories for ASTC’s 50th

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ASTC asks Congress for increased support for science engagement

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As part of our ongoing efforts to champion public engagement with science and to build greater support for science engagement activities and institutions, ASTC submitted testimony to the House Appropriations Committee calling for increased funding at a range of federal agencies. ASTC was joined on our testimony by other national museum organizations including the American

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Six ASTC members named finalists for National Medal for Museum and Library Service

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Six ASTC-member institutions are among the 15 museums named as finalists for the 2023 National Medal for Museum and Library Services. Awarded by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the National Medal is the nation’s highest honor given to museums and libraries that demonstrate excellence in service to their communities. Fifteen libraries

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AAAS elects Fellows with a connection to our field

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The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) has named its new class of AAAS Fellows. Election as a AAAS Fellow is a lifetime honor in recognition of diverse accomplishments, including, research, leadership, teaching, mentoring, fostering collaborations, and advancing public understanding of science. Fellows are nominated by AAAS’ 24 sections, three previous Fellows, or

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NASEM Standing Committee on Advancing Science Communication adds ASTC friends

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Several individuals with a connection to ASTC and the broader science engagement field have been named to the Standing Committee on Advancing Science Communication at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine: James “Jamie” Bell (ASTC) has served as Project Director and Principal Investigator of the Center for Advancement of Informal Science Education (CAISE)

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Department of Education launches YOU Belong in STEM initiative

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Last week, the U.S. Department of Education held a National Coordinating Conference on STEM Education to launch the Department’s YOU Belong in STEM initiative. This effort is meant to convene the entire STEM education enterprise—including government agencies, non-governmental and community-based organizations, and leaders across the public and private sectors—to come together to help advance STEM

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White House announces new national vision for STEMM Equity and Excellence

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Earlier today at the White House Summit on STEMM Equity and Excellence, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) announced a set of actions to advance a national vision for equity and excellence in STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine). The vision seeks to tear down barriers that have long stood

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Blooloop Zoo & Aquarium Influencer List 2022 includes members of ASTC community

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Two members of the ASTC community have been named to the first Blooloop 50 Zoo & Aquarium Influencer list. The Blooloop 50 highlights 50 key individuals working in the sector whose work has made a real impact; the 2022 list for museum professionals will be announced soon, following on similar lists in 2020 and 2021.

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NEH supports projects at four ASTC members

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The U.S. National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has announced $31.5 million in funding for 226 projects across the country—including four at ASTC-member organizations. This is the third and final round of awards in fiscal year (FY) 2022, which ends on September 30, 2022. NEH made awards in 14 categories including collaborative research, digital humanities

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IMLS makes funding awards of more than $8.4 million to ASTC members

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The U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services has announced the fiscal year (FY) 2022 recipient of funding awards through several of its competitive grant programs. This includes $6.3 million in National Leadership Grants for Museums and $29.7 million for the Museums for America program—including the Museums Empowered and Inspire! Grants for Small Museums. National

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