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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The original Wednesday, October 29 Office Hours has been rescheduled for Wednesday, November 5. Join us for a conversation about the 2026 Passport Program refresh. Whether you are currently a participating Passport location or are interested in joining, discuss the details of the refresh and tips for communicating with your members with peers.
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Discover the Seeding Action with iNaturalist funding opportunity! ASTC and Seeding Action member institutions are invited to apply for up to $20,000 to undertake projects that leverage iNaturalist to encourage local action. During this short webinar, Seeding Action and iNaturalist staff will share the goals of this opportunity and outline the application process.The session will
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Please join us for the first virtual meet-up of ASTC’s new Natural History Network, which was launched at the ASTC 2025 Annual Conference. Whether your work is in natural history research, collections, exhibits, education, programs, or in any other area, we welcome your curiosity about, interest in, and ideas for how this Network can support
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Join the ASTC Finance Community of Practice for open dialogue on the industry, trends, concerns, and areas you’d like to discuss.
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Join a webinar to help you put into practice the new resources in ASTC’s Advocacy Foundations Toolkit, and create a sustainable organizational practice and culture around local, state, federal, and non-government advocacy. Developed by ASTC’s Advocacy, Casemaking, and Engagement Committee, in collaboration with the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM), the toolkit is designed to support
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Network with other professionals in the field, share and find resources directly applicable to your collection, and get the support you need! Join our monthly open discussions and bring your ideas to the table. We look forward to meeting you!
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Network with other professionals in the field, share and find resources directly applicable to your collection, and get the support you need! Join our monthly open discussions and bring your ideas to the table. We look forward to meeting you!
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Network with other professionals in the field, share and find resources directly applicable to your collection, and get the support you need! Join our monthly open discussions and bring your ideas to the table. We look forward to meeting you!
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Network with other professionals in the field, share and find resources directly applicable to your collection, and get the support you need! Join our monthly open discussions and bring your ideas to the table. We look forward to meeting you!
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Network with other professionals in the field, share and find resources directly applicable to your collection, and get the support you need! Join our monthly open discussions and bring your ideas to the table. We look forward to meeting you!
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Network with other professionals in the field, share and find resources directly applicable to your collection, and get the support you need! Join our monthly open discussions and bring your ideas to the table. We look forward to meeting you!
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ASTC is updating its strategic framework as we come to the end of our current strategic plan and work to ensure our association is continually adapting to most effectively serve our field. ASTC is busy collecting data, convening listening sessions, and seeking direct feedback form our members and collaborators. ASTC will be hosting two virtual
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In this 30-minute informational webinar, you will hear from staff at Sanofi and ASTC about The Air We Share. We will discuss the goals of this project, the application process, and how awardees will work together, followed by ample time for audience Q&A.
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Join the Small Museums Community of Practice (CoP) to share ideas around supporting museum staff at any level.
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Join the Small Museums Community of Practice (CoP) to share ideas around supporting museum staff at any level.
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Join the ASTC Finance Community of Practice for open dialogue and sharing on visitation trends, government funding, and One Big Beautiful Bill.
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From writing exhibit content to writing annual reports, leading tours to leading an organization, and studying budgets to studying visitor experiences, work in Informal STEM Learning (ISL) calls for specific skills and knowledge and the ability to apply those competencies in a variety of contexts. ISL Professional Pathways was created by and for professionals who
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