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 […]
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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,
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Join the AI Community of Practice to explore what AI literacy means and how science centers can support it. We’ll introduce existing AI literacy frameworks, discuss what they mean for our work, and hear from organizers of National AI Literacy Day (March 27) about opportunities for science centers to participate. Whether you’re planning something for
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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.
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At its core, effective advocacy is storytelling—and the stories of your institution’s impact are the most powerful tools you have when engaging policymakers. ASTC’s 2026 field-wide messages, key data points, and policy requests are designed to support your advocacy, not upstage it. They provide shared language, framework, and evidence that help elevate and reinforce
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Join us as we welcome Ashley Steckler, COO of North Dakota’s Gateway to Science, and new Small Museum Community of Practice (CoP) member, who will guide us in the following conversation. When everything feels like (AND IS) a priority, projects and progress can stall, even when we’re diligently and tirelessly working toward every goal in
Small Museums CoP: January 2026 Meetup Read More »
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.
Creating and Implementing Quality of Life Assessments for Living Collections Read More »
Join ASTC and the Association of Children’s Museums (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.
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Join colleagues for an informal co-working session to develop AI use policies for your institution. Share draft language, ask questions in real-time, swap resources, and work through this challenge together rather than in isolation.
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Join colleagues for an informal co-working session to develop AI use policies for your institution. Share draft language, ask questions in real-time, swap resources, and work through this challenge together rather than in isolation.
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Join an informal discussion about the Passport Program. With the updates to the Passport Program underway, register now to attend our reoccurring Office Hours to ask questions, connect with peers at other institutions, and share feedback about the updates. This webinar is for ASTC member institutions only and will not be recorded.
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Join an informal discussion about the Passport Program. With the updates to the Passport Program underway, register now to attend our reoccurring Office Hours to ask questions, connect with peers at other institutions, and share feedback about the updates. This webinar is for ASTC member institutions only and will not be recorded.
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Join an informal discussion about the Passport Program. With the updates to the Passport Program underway, register now to attend our reoccurring Office Hours to ask questions, connect with peers at other institutions, and share feedback about the updates. This webinar is for ASTC member institutions only and will not be recorded.
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Join an informal discussion about the Passport Program. With the updates to the Passport Program underway, register now to attend our reoccurring Office Hours to ask questions, connect with peers at other institutions, and share feedback about the updates. This webinar is for ASTC member institutions only and will not be recorded.
February 2026 Passport Program Office Hours Read More »
Join us for our next Natural History Network Meet-up! Whether you work in research, collections, exhibits, education, public programs, or any other area of natural history, we welcome you to connect with colleagues across the natural history museum field.
Natural History Network December 2025 Virtual Meet-up Read More »
What accomplishments are you proud of from this last year? What are you hoping to achieve in 2026? At this informal meet-up (formerly called “clinics”), network and connect with colleagues interested in Community Science while discussing “New Years Resolutions” for your participatory, community-based work. We will share our community science ambitions and work through an
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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.
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ASTC is launching a new Community of Practice (CoP) focused on artificial intelligence (AI) – both how science centers use AI in their operations and how we engage the public around AI technologies. This CoP will be a space for ASTC members only to share strategies, ask questions, and learn together as we navigate this
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Join this 30-minute informational webinar to learn about applying for the 2025-2026 cohort of MuseumLab for Museum Professionals: an eight-month professional learning intensive led by Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh. MLMP is supported and in partnership with ASTC and the Association of Children’s Museums.
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Join ASTC for our first Leadership Alumni Hangout! This event is exclusively for alumni of ASTC’s New Leaders Fellowship program, and its predecessor, Diversity Leadership and Development Fellowship. For our kick-off event, we’ll facilitate some friendly networking activities and make space to discuss topics relevant to leadership, science engagement, and career development.
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