With support from Lyda Hill Philanthropies and the IF/THEN® Initiative, ASTC is awarding IF/THEN® Gender Equity Mini Grants of up to $3,000 to ASTC-member museums in the United States. Mini grants will support implementation of projects from our IF/THEN® Project Library. All projects in the project library are designed to address gender equity in museum […]
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Communities for Immunity is an initiative supporting the work of museums and libraries in engaging their communities in COVID-19 vaccine confidence. As part of the award program, museums and libraries are invited to submit proposals for funding efforts that support vaccine confidence where it matters most―at the local level. Funding awards will be provided to museums
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Communities for Immunity is an initiative supporting the work of museums and libraries in engaging their communities in COVID-19 vaccine confidence. As part of the award program, museums and libraries are invited to submit proposals for funding efforts that support vaccine confidence where it matters most―at the local level. Funding awards will be provided to
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ASTC is proud to launch a pilot fellowship program to nurture a corps of science engagement professionals to partner with a community organization to address community priorities related to science and technology. Ten Fellows, each based at an ASTC-member science and technology center or museum will implement a Dialogue & Deliberation event in their community,
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ASTC Board Chair Larry Dubinski and ASTC President and CEO Christofer Nelson share updates from 2021. Christofer, Larry, and other members of the ASTC Board of Directors also share an overview of ASTC’s activities over the past year and plans for the year ahead. View the recording
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The IF/THEN® Coalition includes partners across industries undertaking projects to improve representation of women in STEM. In its role as an IF/THEN® Coalition Member, ASTC created the IF/THEN Gender Representation Toolkit to better understand how science museums depict gender, and collected data on representation from 76 science centers and museums. In this webinar we will
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As science and technology centers and museums re-open and plan for re-opening, they are navigating a number of challenges that require thoughtful consideration and planning. ASTC is hosting this series of discussions to support peer-to-peer sharing around timely topics. This peer-to-peer discussion will focus on meeting the STEM- AND STEAM-engagement needs of the littlest learners
Re-think, Re-frame, Re-open: Early Childhood Read More »
As science and technology centers and museums re-open and plan for re-opening, they are navigating a number of challenges that require thoughtful consideration and planning. ASTC is hosting this series of discussions to support peer-to-peer sharing around timely topics. This will discussion will focus on how ASTC members are providing out-of-school-time STEM-engagement activities during the
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As science and technology centers and museums re-open and plan for re-opening, they are navigating a number of challenges that require thoughtful consideration and planning. ASTC is hosting this series of discussions to support peer-to-peer sharing around timely topics. This discussion among colleagues focused on programs and partnerships that science centers and museums are pursuing
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Remember running into friends, colleagues, project partners, and making new connections in the hallway or at a conference reception? That type of spontaneous encounter and sense of community has been missed in the past year, but ASTC is kicking off a series of regular informal ASTC Hangouts where the goal is to, well, hang out.
As science and technology centers and museums re-open and plan for re-opening, they are navigating a number of challenges that require thoughtful consideration and planning. ASTC is hosting this series of discussions to support peer-to-peer sharing around timely topics. This discussion among colleagues explored ways that ASTC members are changing their retail operations during COVID-19.
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Join the Conference Program Planning Committee to learn about aspects of preparing a competitive session proposal for the ASTC Virtual 2021 Annual Conference. This webinar will cover what’s new for 2021, tips for describing your session, more on timely topics, emphasizing diverse perspectives, and session types. View the recording
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Remember running into friends, colleagues, project partners, and making new connections in the hallway or at a conference reception? That type of spontaneous encounter and sense of community has been missed in the past year, but ASTC is kicking off a series of regular informal ASTC Hangouts where the goal is to, well, hang out.
The latest COVID relief measures have made the powerful Employee Retention Credit (ERC) available to non-profits including ASTC members and other museums. Space Center Houston recently partnered with alliantgroup to claim ERC and alliantgroup will be hosting a presentation for all ASTC and museum association members to explain how they can claim an infusion of
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Established in 2018, the Institute for Science & Policy at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science is a catalyst for solving problems through civil dialogue and scientific thinking. Situated at the intersection of science, policy, media, and community engagement, the Institute is designed to become a trusted convener and honest broker, working across divides
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As science and technology centers and museums re-open and plan for re-opening, they are navigating a number of challenges that require thoughtful consideration and planning. ASTC is hosting this series of discussions to support peer-to-peer sharing around timely topics. This peer-to-peer discussion explored how science centers and museums have been approaching youth programs, supporting participants,
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As science and technology centers and museums re-open and plan for re-opening, they are navigating a number of challenges that require thoughtful consideration and planning. ASTC is hosting this series of discussions to support peer-to-peer sharing around timely topics. This peer-to-peer discussion focused on different ways science centers and museums have developed and distributed kits
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As science and technology centers and museums re-open and plan for re-opening, they are navigating a number of challenges that require thoughtful consideration and planning. ASTC is hosting this series of discussions to support peer-to-peer sharing around timely topics. Springing from last year’s discussion, this hangout will focus on ways that smaller science centers and
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As science and technology centers and museums re-open and plan for re-opening, they are navigating a number of challenges that require thoughtful consideration and planning. ASTC is hosting this series of discussions to support peer-to-peer sharing around timely topics. This discussion among colleagues explored ways that ASTC members are “building back” staff resources as facilities
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As science and technology centers and museums re-open and plan for re-opening, they are navigating a number of challenges that require thoughtful consideration and planning. ASTC is hosting this series of discussions to support peer-to-peer sharing around timely topics. This peer-to-peer discussion focused on raising funds for new exhibits and buildings during the pandemic. Presented
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