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Benchmark Your Organization with ASTC’s Latest Annual Statistics Survey

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About the ASTC and Ecsite Collaboration The 2023 Annual Statistics Survey was conducted by the Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) in partnership with Ecsite, the European network of science engagement organizations. ASTC is dedicated to increasing the understanding of and engagement with science and technology among all people. Ecsite connects, inspires and empowers […]

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Blooloop honors many Influencers from ASTC community

/ Issues, Policy, and Advocacy /

Updated on November 7, 2024, to include the Blooloop 50 Immersive Influencer List 2024. Blooloop has announced the recipients of its 2024 Blooloop 50 Influencer Lists for Museums, Immersive, and Zoos & Aquariums, and many members of the ASTC community have been recognized yet again. These annual lists highlight 50 key individuals in each field

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ASTC Board approves 14 new members

/ ASTC News & Announcements /

At its meeting last month, the ASTC Board of Directors has approved 14 organizations as new or returning members in the association. Consistent with ASTC’s Bylaws, all members must be approved for membership by a majority vote of the ASTC Board of Directors. Organizations wishing to apply for membership should consult the Membership section of the ASTC website.

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NASA TEAM II funding opportunity opens with expanded options

/ Issues, Policy, and Advocacy, Resources & Learning /

NASA is now accepting applications for its Teams Engaging Affiliated Museums and Informal Institutions (TEAM II) program, which has been expanded with a new third tier of funding. TEAM II is a competitive award program that enables non-profit museums, planetariums, libraries, and youth-serving organizations (“Informal Education Institutions” or “IEIs”) to propose NASA mission-inspired STEM projects

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Making the case for attending ASTC 2024

/ ASTC Annual Conference /

Whether you are a first-time attendee, a seasoned veteran, or rejoining us after a break, attending the ASTC Annual Conference is a great way to advance your own professional development and benefit your organization. ASTC’s Conference Program Planning Committee (CPPC) shared some of their reasons for attending conference. If you’re looking for a way to

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ASTC members sweep CASCADE Awards from CASC

/ Issues, Policy, and Advocacy, Science and Technology Center and Museum Stories /

All of the recipients of the 2024 CASCADE Awards from the Canadian Association of Science Centres (CASC) are also ASTC members. Since 2003, the CASC annual awards program has been recognizing outstanding people and institutions from across the CASC community who demonstrate leadership, innovation, and impact in making science approachable, relevant, and accessible. This awards

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Children’s Museum Houston and Discovery Museum honored with National Medal for Museum and Library Service

/ Issues, Policy, and Advocacy, Science and Technology Center and Museum Stories /

Two ASTC members are among the ten institutions honored with the National Medial for Museum and Library Service, the nation’s highest honor for museums and libraries that demonstrate excellence in service to their communities. The award is bestowed annually by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). In a release, IMLS Acting Director

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NEH supports climate planning by ASTC members

/ Issues, Policy, and Advocacy /

The U.S. National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has announced $26.2 million in funding for 238 projects across the country, including at least two projects that will support efforts at ASTC-member organizations. Overall, NEH made awards in 13 programs, including archaeological and ethnographic field research, humanities perspectives on the danger and opportunities of technology, dialogues

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AAM Awards honor ASTC members

/ ASTC News & Announcements, Science and Technology Center and Museum Stories /

The American Alliance of Museums (AAM) has announced the individuals, programs, and institutions recognized for leadership and excellence within the museum field. Seven of the 17 honorees are part of the ASTC community. AAM has updated its Awards Program in recent years to better align with the alliance’s strategic framework and more fully center equity

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Newsweek Readers’ Choice Awards honor best science museums

/ Science and Technology Center and Museum Stories /

Newsweek has named the winners of Readers’ Choice Awards, and ASTC-member institutions are well-represented. Newsweek convened expert panels to identify a list of candidates that were then subject to a public vote; individuals could vote once per day in each category. Best Science Museum The top vote-getter in Newsweek‘s Readers’ Choice Awards for best science

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ASTC requests proposals to host 2026 and 2027 conferences

/ ASTC Annual Conference, ASTC News & Announcements /

The Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) is requesting proposals to host the ASTC Annual Conference in the Fall of 2026 and/or 2027. The ASTC Annual Conference is one of the premier professional development events for science and technology centers and museums, as well as the broader science engagement field. With more than 1,500

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ASTC Board approves five new members

/ ASTC News & Announcements /

At its in-person meeting last week, the ASTC Board of Directors approved five organizations as new or returning members in the association. Consistent with ASTC’s Bylaws, all members must be approved for membership by a majority vote of the ASTC Board of Directors. Organizations wishing to apply for membership should consult the Membership section of the ASTC website.

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Seeding Action Member Leaders Share Why Joining Network Advances Planetary Health

/ Dimensions /

With substantive input from members, ASTC launched Seeding Action in October 2023 to catalyze and support science centers, museums, and other public engagement organizations in their efforts to cultivate a culture of active hope and widespread participation in planetary health solutions. Seeding Action creates opportunities for its network members to build relationships within and beyond

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Funding Opportunity: NIH Science Education Partnership Award

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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is accepting applications for its Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) Program, which supports educational activities for pre-kindergarten to grade 12 (P–12) to ensure that students and teachers from all communities and regions of the country have the opportunity to pursue studies in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). SEPA

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In Memoriam: Ann Bowers

/ Dimensions /

ASTC was saddened to learn of the passing of Ann S. Bowers, the creator of the Noyce Leadership Institute (NLI), which had a tremendous impact on a generation of science museum leaders. Between 2008 and 2015, NLI engaged 123 Fellows and 94 Sponsors in seven cohorts, who collectively represented 91 institutions in 27 nations. Bowers,

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NEH supports projects at three ASTC members

/ Issues, Policy, and Advocacy /

The U.S. National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has announced $33.8 million in funding for 260 projects across the country—including three at ASTC-member organizations. Overall, NEH made awards in 11 programs, including its new Public Impacts Projects at Smaller Organizations program, cultural and community resilience Grants, digital humanities, infrastructure and capacity building, preservation and access,

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ASTC welcomes three new members

/ ASTC News & Announcements /

At its meeting last week—the final one for 2023—the ASTC Board of Directors approved three new organizations for membership. Consistent with ASTC’s Bylaws, all members must be approved for membership by a majority vote of the ASTC Board of Directors. Organizations wishing to apply for membership should consult the Membership section of the ASTC website. Applications may be

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Blooloop 50 Museum Influencer List features many from ASTC community

/ Issues, Policy, and Advocacy, Science and Technology Center and Museum Stories /

Once again, the Blooloop 50 Museum Influencer List 2023 includes a number of individuals affiliated with ASTC-member organizations and partners. This fourth annual list highlights 50 key individuals whose innovation and creativity have been integral to developing today’s museums. The Blooloop 50 Museum Influencer List is again launched in partnership with Barco, which develops networked

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ASTC welcomes 12 new and returning members

/ ASTC News & Announcements /

At its most recent meeting just before the start of the 2023 Annual Conference, the ASTC Board of Directors approved 12 new and returning organizations for membership. Consistent with ASTC’s Bylaws, all members must be approved for membership by a majority vote of the ASTC Board of Directors. Organizations wishing to apply for membership should consult

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