ASTC News & Announcements

Washington, DC — The Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) announced today the recipients of the 2026 Roy L. Shafer Leading Edge Awards. This year, two individuals and two organizations are recognized for their extraordinary achievements in advancing informal science learning, community engagement, and organizational innovation. The Roy L. Schafer Leading Edge Awards celebrate […]

WASHINGTON, DC – The Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) is pleased to welcome new members of its Board of Directors, who will assume their positions at the conclusion of the ASTC Annual Conference on September 19, 2026. The Board provides direction to ASTC, which represents organizations committed to public engagement with science, including

Washington, D.C. (August 29, 2025) — The Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Roy L. Shafer Leading Edge Awards. This year, five individuals and six organizations are being recognized for their extraordinary achievements in advancing informal science learning, community engagement, and organizational innovation.  The Roy

WASHINGTON, D.C., USA – The Association of Science and Technology Center (ASTC) is pleased to welcome new officers and members of its Board of Directors, who will assume their positions at the conclusion of the ASTC Annual Conference on September 8, 2025. The Board provides direction to ASTC, which represents organizations committed to public engagement with

As community-serving institutions as well as nonprofit organizations, science centers and museums experience unique business challenges. These range from mundane and everyday issues (How can we keep all the sand in the sandbox, and out of the exhibit hall?) to fundamental questions underlying organizational purpose and operations.  At the second annual Voya National Days of