Association of Science and Technologies Centers

ASTC Senior Leaders Summit

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The ASTC Senior Leaders Summit will take an optimistic and realistic look at the future of science and technology centers and museums, as well as the broader science learning and science engagement ecosystems. Summit participants will share real-time approaches to recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and engage in strategic visioning toward building stronger and more resilient institutions. Whether you are working to reopen your institutions’ doors or looking to re-envision your […]

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CEO roundtable on equity and inclusion efforts: How did I get convinced?

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Comprehensive diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion (DEAI) efforts are key to creating museum experiences that engage all visitors. But ensuring that those practices are organization-wide rather than limited in scope requires the full and enthusiastic involvement of museum leadership. During this webinar, a panel of museum chief executives share their journeys to championing equity and

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Eat Your Experiments: How three museums and a nonprofit are integrating nutrition and STEM education

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How can you develop accessible programs that encourage young learners to explore new foods? How can you bring science into participants’ kitchens where they can use their five senses and eat their results? Educators from the Academy of Natural Sciences at Drexel University (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), Discovery Center at Murfree Spring (Murfreesboro, Tennessee), Marbles Kids Museum

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Re-think, Re-frame, Re-open: Membership 2021

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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. Building on last year’s hangout, this peer-to-peer discussion focused on how science centers and museums have

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Re-think, Re-frame, Re-open: Fundraising

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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 how science centers and museums have been approaching annual funds, grant

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Re-think, Re-frame, Re-open: Marketing 2021

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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. Building on last year’s hangout, this peer-to-peer discussion focused on how science centers and museums are

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Re-think, Re-frame, Re-open: Teacher Professional Development

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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 centered around how science centers and museums are supporting classroom teachers through online

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Re-think, Re-frame, Re-open: Birthday Parties and Fee-based Programs

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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 birthday parties and fee-based programs—from what we’ve learned in the past

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Re-think, Re-frame, Re-open: Making and Tinkering

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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 how science centers are approaching making and tinkering programs and spaces

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Re-think, Re-frame, Re-open: Supporting Communities 2021

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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. Building on last year’s hangout, this peer-to-peer discussion focused on ways that science centers and museum

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Re-think, Re-frame, Re-open: Theaters

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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 operating or planning planetarium shows, large-format films, science-theatre productions, and other

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Re-think, Re-frame, Re-open: Volunteers

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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 are engaging volunteers in operations, education, fundraising,

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Re-think, Re-frame, Re-open: Field Trips and Group Visits

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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 shared how science centers and museums are supporting schools, homeschool groups, and other

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Re-think, Re-frame, Re-open: Galas and Fundraising Events

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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 planning and running fundraising events and galas (or not) during the

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Commitment to Diversity: Perspectives from a science center, zoo, and small nonprofit

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What first steps can you take to welcome Communities of Color to your exhibits and programs? How do you sustain these commitments during budget cuts? Educators from the Saint Louis Science Center (Missouri), the Detroit Zoo (Michigan), and GrowingGreat (Los Angeles, California)—all at different points in their careers—discuss how their organizations work to build relationships

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Restructuring with Equity in Mind: Insights on how museums can build back from the pandemic

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The impacts of Covid-19 on the museum field have been stark: openings and closings, adapting to serve virtual audiences, and more. While the very nature of museums has been shifting, so too has the nature of our museum teams. As museums navigate the enduring impacts of the pandemic on staff teams, how can we restructure

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New Frontiers Keynote

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On Tuesday, October 20, the New Frontiers Virtual National Summit will culminate in a keynote session addressing the importance of investing in public engagement with science, technology, and innovation.Please join us 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. EDT! You can view the livestream of the event at astc.org/newfrontiers. Save the event to your calendar below.The keynote

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Check, One, Two: Presenting Virtually at ASTC 2020

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Join the ASTC Conference Program Planning Committee (CPPC) and Sandy Marshall, Emmy nominated writer and producer, on October 9 at 3:00 p.m. EDT for a webinar focused on time-tested, effective practices to make your presentation more memorable and engaging.Using elements of improv, Sandy will illustrate simple techniques that you can use to keep your audience

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