Statement from ASTC’s President and CEO
Christofer Nelson, ASTC’s President and CEO released the following statement: On January 6, we saw a frightening display of attempted mob rule at the United States Capitol Building. As Members …
Happy Holidays from ASTC!
We wish you joy this holiday season and happiness throughout the coming year. Our team has put together a list of books we enjoyed during the year, and we hope you’ll find …
Science center visits down almost 75% from 2019, but slowly increase after reopening
Members of the Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) that have reopened to the public after closing due to the COVID-19 pandemic have seen visitor attendance that is down …
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ASTC welcomes new board members from U.S., Canada, and Colombia
The Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) has welcomed six new members to its Board of Directors, which provides leadership for the nonprofit organization representing science and technology centers …
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Science centers have lost more than $600 million in revenue due to the pandemic
A new report from the Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) estimates that ASTC museum members around the world have lost more than $600 million in revenue due to …
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ASTC Announces Christofer Nelson as New President and CEO
Today the Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) announced that Christofer Nelson will be the association’s new president and CEO, effective October 26, 2020.
ASTC awards more than $200,000 to 26 science centers and museums to advance equity in gender representation as part of the IF/THEN Initiative
The IF/THEN® Gender Equity Grant Program aims to increase the representation of women and gender minorities in STEM The Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) is pleased to announce …
20 science centers and museums receive grants to support STEM engagement during the COVID-19 pandemic
Program is supported by the Voya Foundation Twenty science centers and museums around the United States will receive $5,000 each in support of STEM engagement during the COVID-19 pandemic. These …
Two New Grant Opportunities for ASTC Members in United States
We are excited to present two new funding programs designed to support and engage our members as the science center and museum community responds to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. These …
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Science Centers and Museums Can Play Life-Saving Role During COVID-19
The American Red Cross needs the help of U.S. science centers and museums. As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to impact communities across the United States, the Red Cross mission—to prevent …
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Introducing ASTC’s Community Science Initiative
As communities grapple with daunting global and local challenges, and as the role of science and technology in our society continues to evolve, access for all people to engage with, …
ASTC Staff’s Commitment to Embrace and Prioritize Diversity, Accessibility, Inclusion, and Equity
During this period of strategic change for our membership association, ASTC has prioritized expanding the scope and impact of our shared diversity, accessibility, inclusion, and equity efforts. All members of …
Announcing a Collaborative Project Management Opportunity
Applications closed Monday, December 10, 2018, at 11:45 p.m. ET Leading complex, diverse, multi-organizational teams working to broaden participation in STEM is a challenging mission with potentially life-changing outcomes. …
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ASTC Staff Begin a Journey with Cultural Competency Conversations
By Gwen Crider In January 2017, ASTC launched Cultural Competency Conversations (C3), a journey through which ASTC staff could increase their understanding of cultural differences and grow their cultural competency …
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My First Weeks Aboard ASTC: Reflections and Next Steps
These first weeks as ASTC’s new President and CEO have been an exciting time of forging new connections, listening, learning, and hearing ideas for the future from ASTC’s staff, members, …
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Meet Cristin Dorgelo, ASTC’s New President and CEO
I am so excited to begin leading ASTC today, energized by the many illuminating conversations I had with ASTC members during the 2017 ASTC Annual Conference in San Jose and …
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ASTC on Air with Cristin Dorgelo
“ASTC on Air” spoke with Cristin Dorgelo, the new president and CEO of the Association of Science and Technology Centers, during her first official week on the job. …
ASTC On Air with USDA Under Secretary Dr. Catherine Woteki
The May 3 edition of ASTC On Air featured a conversation with the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics, as well as the …
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ASTC Board Chair Linda Conlon Is Made a Member of the British Empire
Linda Conlon, chair of ASTC’s board and chief executive of the International Centre for Life, Newcastle upon Tyne, England, was made a Member of the British Empire in Queen Elizabeth …
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ASTC partners with Climate Interactive for a COP21 event
ASTC is organizing all science center networks to participate in the COP21 meeting later this year. COP21 events will be interactive and streamed live online (viewing details to be announced …
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