Archives: Conferences & Events

The Nature Record is a national initiative bringing together knowledge and public participation to assess the state of nature and its benefits to people in the U.S. Their work encompasses both the production of a knowledge assessment and efforts that build on the assessment to inspire planetary health action. This gathering will explore how to become […]

Join members of ASTC’s Natural History Network for our quarterly virtual meet-up, featuring presentations and discussion on current topics of interest for natural history settings.

This webinar will be focused on the role of science centers and museums to address misinformation, polarization, and distrust. We will begin with background on ASTC’s Global Trends Committee and what we have learned as we have worked to identify, articulate, and research the many global factors that are impacting our field. You will hear

To respond to the challenges of today, science center and museum leaders need adaptive capacities at all levels—from the interpersonal to the institutional. In this webinar, facilitated by representatives of ASTC’s Leadership and Field Development Committee and New Leaders Fellowship, three museum leaders will share candid perspectives on adaptation, based on experiences in their own

As today’s youth become tomorrow’s STEM workforce, science centers and museums have a unique role to play. However, significant societal and technological changes are raising important questions about the future of STEM careers, such as:  How do we define a “STEM career”? What counts?  What STEM careers will remain in-demand and rewarding in the future?  What knowledge, skills,

Join ASTC and ACM advocacy staff at this January Advocacy Office Hours to connect, ask questions, and set the foundation for the year ahead. We’ll share a simple calendar template and create space to begin drafting high-level advocacy road maps, helping you identify priorities and milestones for 2026.

Join Sam Couch, Exhibits and Facilities Director at the WonderLab Museum, for an in-depth discussion on designing and applying Quality of Life Assessments to enhance animal welfare and guide critical decisions.

Join members of the ASTC Conference Program Planning Committee (CPPC) to learn what makes a compelling conference session and how to develop a strong proposal for the ASTC 2026 Annual Conference. Attendees will learn tips and tricks on proposal types, topics, and formats—and will also be able to ask specific questions.