ASTC New Leaders Fellowship Program Alumni ASTC’s New Leaders Fellowship Program develops future leaders from backgrounds underrepresented in science and technology centers and museums by offering skill-based leadership training in a diversity, accessibility, inclusion, and equity (DAIE)-centered curriculum. It evolved from the two-decades long ASTC Diversity and Leadership Development Fellows Program. 2022-2023 Cohort This year’s …
Fellows at the 2019 ASTC Annual Conference in Toronto, Ontario. Application and Participation Timeline Applications for the 2024-2025 cohort of ASTC’s New Leaders Fellowship Program will open in Spring 2024. The New Leaders Fellowship is a 9-month hybrid program that includes monthly virtual workshops and in-person participation in ASTC’s Annual Conference. The 2024-2025 cohort will …
Join a Community of ASTC Members Advancing Equity and Justice ASTC invites our members to join a community of peers at any stage of their journey to advance equity and justice. This community will serve as a space to learn together, share insights, and support the tailored steps that different institutions are taking. We commit …
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For nearly two decades, the ASTC Diversity and Leadership Development Fellows Program nurtured emerging leaders from underrepresented groups employed by ASTC-member science and technology centers and museums. In 2022, the program was reimagined under the new name, the ASTC New Leaders Fellowship Program. ASTC updated the fellowship to provide professional development, a peer network, and opportunities …
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Tapping the Expertise of Experienced Leaders in the Field Are you the chief executive, or a senior manager reporting to the chief executive, of an ASTC-member organization? Do you have a question, issue, or concern and feel you would benefit from discussion with an experienced member of the field? If so, ASTC’s Call A Colleague …
ASTC relies on the voices of our members to guide us in our work to support and engage members and the informal science education field. We invite staff at all levels from ASTC members (both Science Center and Museum Members and Allied Members) in good standing to raise your hand to be considered for a …
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Join today and start receiving these benefits: Discounts on… Exhibit Hall booth rentals during the ASTC Annual Conference. Members also receive 2 complimentary registrations per 10′ x 10′ booth (nonmembers receive only one—a $985 value!). Future ASTC Annual Conference sites include Toronto, Ontario, and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Advertisements in Dimensions magazine (readership of 15,000), INFORMER (circulation of …
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The Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC), Arizona State University (ASU), Museum of Science, Boston, and the Expert and Citizen Assessment of Science and Technology (ECAST) Network, with support from New America’s Public Interest Technology University Network (PIT-UN), have created a Public Interest Technology Community Innovation Fellowship (PITCIF) program for staff at eligible ASTC …
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Fellowship Opportunities for ASTC Members ASTC fellowship programs are opportunities for staff at ASTC-member institutions to learn new skills, develop capacity within their institutions, and engage with a network of peers across the science engagement ecosystem. New Leaders Fellowship Program ASTC’s New Leaders Fellowship Program, formerly known as the ASTC Diversity and Leadership Development Program, …
Code of Conduct for ASTC Conferences, Events, Online Engagement, and Project Participation The Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) Annual Conference—and other professional meetings, events, webinars, and projects organized by ASTC—are dedicated to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for everyone attending or participating. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination in any form, …
ASTC provides professional development opportunities for people who work in science centers and other informal learning institutions. Network with colleagues, expand your knowledge, and share professional resources by starting or joining a Community of Practice (CoP). CoPs are groups of people who share a concern or a passion for something they do and learn how …
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What is the ASTC Travel Passport Program? How can I become a member of the Passport Program? How much does the Passport Program cost? Which science centers and museums participate in the program? What are the benefits of the Passport Program? Who can I take with me for free? Do I receive free admission to …
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Give your members free admission benefits when they travel! As an ASTC-member science center or museum, you can participate in the ASTC Passport Program and offer reciprocal free general admission benefits to your members when they travel. Passport Program venues grant Passport Program visitors with free general admission to their center or museum. Admission to …
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Join today and start receiving these benefits: Discounts on… Exhibit Hall booth rentals during the ASTC Annual Conference. Members also receive 2 complimentary registrations per 10′ x 10′ booth (nonmembers receive only one—a $985 value!). Future ASTC Annual Conference sites include Toronto, Ontario, and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Advertisements in Dimensions magazine (readership of 15,000), INFORMER (circulation …
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Independent Contractor/Consultant Members receive all the benefits of Sustaining Membership appropriate for the office of one. Join today and start receiving these benefits: Free networking opportunities through… ASTC Member Directory, an online, searchable directory of ASTC members. ASTC MarketPlace, an online, searchable list of products and services. ASTC Communities of Practice (CoPs). Free access to… Dimensions …
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ASTC champions public engagement in science, facilitates collaboration and sharing among members, and supports all sizes and types of members as we set course together for new frontiers in science and technology and a more equitable future for all people. Join as an Allied Member and start receiving these benefits: If you want to connect, …
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ASTC facilitates learning and collaboration among members, works to elevate the work of science centers and science museums, and supports our members to prepare and lead with their communities in advancing equitable engagement in science and technology. Join as a Science Center and Museum Member and start receiving these benefits for everyone at your institution: …
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Below is a list of Communities of Practice (CoPs) that are currently operational or are in the process of organizing, with information on how you can get involved. ASTC Communities of Practice are located on the ASTC Community site, community.astc.org. This platform allows CoPs to host discussions, share resources, and connect with other members of …
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ASTC Fellows are individuals who merit special recognition for having made significant contributions to the advancement of public understanding and appreciation of science and technology or ASTC. They are chosen by the Board of Directors and honored at the ASTC Annual Conference. ASTC Fellow Award Recipients How to submit a nomination An ASTC member may …
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The Roy L. Shafer Leading Edge Awards are presented to ASTC members and/or their staff and volunteers in recognition of extraordinary accomplishments that not only enhance the performance of their own organizations, but also significantly advance our field. The awards are named in honor of Roy L. Shafer, a former ASTC board chair who served …
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