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AAAS elects ASTC members and science engagement leaders as Fellows

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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 are current AAAS members, or by […]

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ASTC members named to TIME’s list of world’s greatest places of 2025

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Several ASTC members have had locations named TIME magazine’s list of “The World’s Greatest Places for 2025.” The list was compiled by TIME‘s editors from nominations submitted by the magazine’s international network of correspondents and contributors, as well as through an application process. They were especially interested in places that offered “new and exciting experiences.”

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Newsweek Readers’ Choice Awards honors ASTC members

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Newsweek has named the winners of Readers’ Choice Awards, and ASTC-member institutions are, once again, well-represented. The publication 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 In the Best Science Museum category, Lowell Observatory,

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USA TODAY 10Best again honors best science museums, planetariums, children’s museums, and more

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Once again, ASTC members were well-represented in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice awards in several museum categories (see bold, below), including another 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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“The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks” lands at Space Center Houston

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As ASTC prepares for the relaunch of Dimensions in the near future, we are pleased to share this profile of a new activity within the ASTC community. Stay tuned for more information about how you can lift up a new program, exhibit, or other activity. What is the project you would like to share with

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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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ASTC members receive support for place-based education from Gulf Research Program

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Two ASTC members have received funding awards from the Gulf Research Program (GRP) of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to support place-based education projects for students in grades K-8 in the Gulf of Mexico region. Overall, 12 projects will share $5.1 to engage young learners with local environmental issues and to support

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ASTC bestows awards for excellence

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Roy L. Shafer Leading Edge Awards presented at ASTC 2024 Annual Conference WASHINGTON, D.C., USA – The Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) has honored eight member organizations and three individuals with field-wide honors, the Roy L. Shafer Leading Edge Awards. The awards were presented on September 30 at the ASTC 2024 Annual Conference

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NEH supports projects at two ASTC members

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The U.S. National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has announced $37.5 million in funding for 240 projects across the country—including two at ASTC-member organizations. Overall, NEH made awards in several areas including digital humanities, research centers on artificial intelligence, institutes for higher education faculty and K-12 educators, preservation assistance, sustaining cultural heritage collections, and more.

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IMLS awards Museums for America grants to 27 ASTC members

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The U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has announced the recipients of its Museums for America program for fiscal year 2024. Twenty-seven ASTC members are among 115 museums who will share $23.3 million in funding. Museums for America is IMLS’ largest grant funding opportunity for museums and supports a wide range of projects,

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IMLS Museums Empowered supports six ASTC members

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The U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has announced the recipients of its Museums Empowered program for fiscal year 2024. Six ASTC members are among 18 museums who will share $3.3 million in funding. Museums Empowered: Professional Development Opportunities for Museum Staff helps support institutions in engaging staff, leadership, and volunteers in training

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IMLS awards ASTC members with Inspire! Grants for Small Museums

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The U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has announced the recipients of its Inspire! Grants for Small Museums program for fiscal year 2024. Eight ASTC members are among 78 small museums who will share $3.3 million in funding. The Inspire! program was updated this year to offer two funding options: applications requesting $5,000–$25,000

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IMLS awards ASTC members in 21st Century Museum Professionals Program

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The U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has announced the recipients of its 21st Century Museum Professionals Program (21MP) for fiscal year 2024. Eight institutions—including two ASTC members—have been selected from 48 eligible applicants and will share $2 million in funding. The 21MP program was relaunched this year after a 12-year hiatus, motivated

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Seeding Action Member Leaders Share Why Joining Network Advances Planetary Health

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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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In Memoriam: Ann Bowers

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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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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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IMLS awards 41 ASTC members with $8.2 million in FY 2023 grants

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The U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services has announced the fiscal year (FY) 2023 recipient of funding awards through several of its competitive grant programs. This includes $8.4 million in National Leadership Grants for Museums and $31.5 million for the Museums for America program—including the Museums Empowered and Inspire! Grants for Small Museums. Among the awardees are 41 projects at

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In Memoriam: Michael Templeton

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[Science centers] are generally more accessible in the community, and they allow one to playfully investigate one’s surroundings. Michael Templeton (in “Science Museums: Do-It-Yourself Teachers,” New York Times, April 22, 1979) With sadness, the Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) shares that Michael Templeton, former executive director of ASTC, passed away on April 26,

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