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ASTC champions public engagement with science to new NSF directorate

ASTC emphasized the importance of public engagement with science in comments to the National Science Foundation (NSF) as it develops a roadmap for its new Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (TIP) Directorate. The comments were submitted in response to a Request for Information issued by the agency. ASTC encouraged NSF to focus on technology areas that …

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PCAST approves letter on advancing public engagement with the sciences

The President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) has signed off on a letter that it will send to the Biden-Harris Administration calling for advancing public engagement with the sciences. Although the letter hasn’t been formally shared yet, members of the PCAST working group summarized its contents during a public meeting of PCAST …

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New York Hall of Science honored with Science and Society Award from National Science Board

May 5, 2023 / Dimensions, Issues, Policy, and Advocacy, Public Engagement with Science, Science and Technology Center and Museum Stories / By Adam Fagen

The New York Hall of Science (NYSCI) in Corona, New York, has been selected by the National Science Board (NSB) as one of two recipients of its Science and Society Award, which honors individuals and groups that have made substantial contributions in the arts, media, education, or training programs to increase public understanding and appreciation …

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Jamie Bell honored with the ASTC Fellow Award for Outstanding Contribution

September 29, 2022 / ASTC News & Announcements, Public Engagement with Science, Resources & Learning / By ASTC Staff

The Association of Science and Technology Center (ASTC) has presented Jamie Bell with the ASTC Fellow Award for Outstanding Contribution. The award, bestowed by the ASTC Board of Directors, is the association’s highest honor and is presented to individuals who have performed exemplary service to the field and furthered the public understanding of science. Jamie …

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Using community science to protect tree canopies

April 8, 2022 / Impact & Initiatives, Public Engagement with Science / By ASTC Member

By Irmarís Rivera-Llavona, Laura Allen, Dr. Amanda Dewey, and Dr. Jeffrey Warren The American Geophysical Union’s Thriving Earth Exchange brings together scientists, community leaders, and sponsors to work toward solving local challenges related to natural resources, climate change, and natural hazards. Our group of diverse leaders and experts have joined forces to address climate change …

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Dennis Schatz honored with NSTA’s most prestigious award

April 6, 2022 / Issues, Policy, and Advocacy, Public Engagement with Science / By Adam Fagen

Dennis Schatz has been honored with the Robert H. Carleton Award from the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA). Considered NSTA’s highest honor, the award recognizes one individual who has made outstanding contributions to, and provided leadership in, science education at the national level and to NSTA in particular. Dennis has been a champion for informal …

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Science Near Me platform helps public discover science experiences

February 9, 2022 / ASTC News & Announcements, Public Engagement with Science, Science and Technology Center and Museum Stories / By Adam Fagen

ASTC is pleased to partner with Science Near Me, a new web and mobile platform to help connect people with opportunities to explore, experience, and engage in science right in their own communities. The new ScienceNearMe.org website makes it easy for people to find STEM experiences to enjoy in their local areas as well as …

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Surgeon General community toolkit for addressing health misinformation

December 13, 2021 / Issues, Policy, and Advocacy, Public Engagement with Science / By Adam Fagen

Following on the earlier advisory on confronting health misinformation, the U.S. Surgeon General has released a community toolkit for addressing health misinformation, defined as “information that is false, inaccurate, or misleading according to the best available evidence at the time.” The toolkit identifies some of the common types of health misinformation—including memes, misleading graphs, and …

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Communities for Immunity awards funding to 50 additional museums and libraries to advance vaccine confidence

December 9, 2021 / ASTC News & Announcements, Public Engagement with Science, Resources & Learning / By ASTC Staff

A coalition of national museum and library associations, including ASTC, today announced the recipients of the second round of funding for Communities for Immunity. Supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), Communities for Immunity provides funding awards and support to museums and libraries engaging their communities …

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UN General Assembly proclaims International Year of Basic Sciences for Sustainable Development

December 3, 2021 / Issues, Policy, and Advocacy, Public Engagement with Science / By ASTC Staff

The United Nations General Assembly has approved a resolution declaring 2022 as the International Year of Basic Sciences for Sustainable Development (IYBSSD2022). With this resolution, the United Nations General Assembly “invites all [its] Member States, organizations of the United Nations system and other global, regional and subregional organizations, as well as other relevant stakeholders, including …

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COP26 draws attention to climate, role of museums

October 28, 2021 / Impact & Initiatives, Public Engagement with Science, Science and Technology Center and Museum Stories / By Adam Fagen

The 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) is set to begin this Sunday, October 31, in Glasgow, Scotland. This seminal meeting will bring together representatives from the nearly 200 nations that are signatories to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change to advance global action on climate. COP26 provides an ideal opportunity …

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Communities for Immunity awards funding to 51 museums and libraries to advance vaccine confidence

September 22, 2021 / ASTC News & Announcements, Public Engagement with Science, Resources & Learning / By ASTC Staff

The Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) and the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) today announced the recipients of the first round of funding for Communities for Immunity. Supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), Communities for Immunity provides funding awards and …

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Museums and libraries join forces to boost vaccine confidence

August 5, 2021 / ASTC News & Announcements, Impact & Initiatives, Public Engagement with Science, Resources & Learning / By ASTC Staff

Communities for Immunity is an unprecedented partnership between museums, libraries, science centers, and other cultural institutions to boost COVID-19 vaccine confidence in communities across the United States.

Community science for all

April 2, 2021 / Impact & Initiatives, Public Engagement with Science, Science and Technology Center and Museum Stories / By ASTC Member

By Yanet Lopez, Angelica Gastelum, and Ivel Gontan This post also appears on the San Diego STEM Ecosystem blog. Yanet Lopez, community engagement manager at the Fleet Science Center, and Angelica Gastelum, schools coordinator and Kitchenista™ at Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center, first began working together as part of the National City STEAM Collaborative, a …

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Statement from ASTC’s President and CEO

January 8, 2021 / ASTC News & Announcements, Issues, Policy, and Advocacy, Public Engagement with Science / By ASTC Staff

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 of Congress were certifying the results of a free and fair election with an unambiguous outcome, violent extremists were engaged in an unprecedented attack on …

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Global science engagement networks continue international partnerships in 2020 and 2021

December 1, 2020 / Public Engagement with Science, Resources & Learning / By ASTC Staff

An update on international collaboration from ASPAC, ASTC, Ecsite, NAMES, RedPOP, and SAASTEC. Over the past year, hundreds of science centers and science museums from around the world have gathered in virtual forums to share insights and strategies for advancing science engagement and science learning in our communities as we navigate the challenges and losses …

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ASTC 2020: Opening Keynote

October 18, 2020 / ASTC Annual Conference, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion, Public Engagement with Science / By Adam Fagen

As we count down to the start of the ASTC Virtual 2020 Annual Conference, we’ll be highlighting the plenary sessions that will bring the community together. Opening Keynote “Science communication and storytelling to make science more equitable and inclusive” The ASTC Virtual 2020 Annual Conference will begin with a keynote from Dr. Mónica Feliú-Mójer, who will …

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ASTC 2020: Friedman Dialogues

October 14, 2020 / ASTC Annual Conference, Issues, Policy, and Advocacy, Public Engagement with Science / By ASTC Staff

As we count down to the start of the ASTC Virtual 2020 Annual Conference, we’ll be highlighting the plenary sessions that will bring the community together. Alan J. Friedman Science Center Dialogues “The role of public engagement in science for combating misinformation and building community capacity for solving problems” The Alan J. Friedman Science Center Dialogues are conducted …

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Takeaways from The Public Face of Science in America: Priorities for the Future

August 21, 2020 / Issues, Policy, and Advocacy, Public Engagement with Science / By Melissa Ballard

Erica Palma Kimmerling, ASTC’s Senior Advisor for Science Engagement Policy and Partnerships contributed to this post. In her previous role as the Hellman Fellow for Science and Technology Policy at the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Erica’s primary work was the Public Face of Science project. In 2016, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences launched The Public Face …

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Insights from the Public Face of Science, a multi-year study of the relationship between science and society

August 12, 2020 / Issues, Policy, and Advocacy, Public Engagement with Science / By Erica Palma Kimmerling

In 2016, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences launched The Public Face of Science project—an effort to better understand the complex and evolving relationship between science and society, and examine how trust in science is shaped by individual experiences, beliefs, and engagement with science. In advance of the release of the final project report later this month, …

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