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Sparks for Science, Community, and Equity

The frontiers of science, technology, learning, and community engagement offer an exciting space for science engagement professionals, educators, scientists, policymakers, and community members to work in partnership to address humanity’s most pressing challenges like climate change, sustainability, health equity, and technological innovation. Below, speakers from the 2020 New Frontiers Virtual National Summit offer sparks of inspiration, insight, and practical strategies …

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ASTC Live

We are pleased to be able to provide free access to two sessions on Thursday, November 3 that are part of #ASTCvirtual: Virtual Awards Ceremony Join us for ASTC’s Virtual Awards Ceremony at 1:00 p.m. ET when we will honor our field, including the presentation of ASTC’s Roy L. Shafer Leading Edge Awards in the catgories …

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New Frontiers Summit Keynote

On Tuesday, October 20, the New Frontiers Virtual National Summit culminated in a keynote session, featuring internationally renowned speakers who addressed the importance of investing in public engagement with science, technology, and innovation. Speaker biographies are listed at the bottom of this page. Welcome: Featuring Voices from the Next Generation Gregg Behr, the founder and …

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Schedule at a Glance

As we confirm speakers and finalize the agenda for the New Frontiers Virtual National Summit, we will update this page. Monday, October 19 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. ET Summit kick-off and networking Tuesday, October 20 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. ET Speakers, panels, and small-group discussions focused around each of the four frontiers 3:30 to …

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2020 ASTC Frontiers Ambassador Fellows

The ASTC Frontier Ambassador Fellowship Program helps connect the frontiers of scientific research and technological development—and the diverse scientists and technologists doing this work—with leaders in learning, public engagement, and community problem solving to increase the understanding of—and engagement with—science among all people. In 2020, Fellows helped shape the program and curate content for the New Frontiers Virtual National Summit which took …

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Full Speaker List for the New Frontiers Summit

The New Frontiers Virtual National Summit was organized around four themes that address intersections of science, technology, and human well-being, which all require an interdisciplinary and cross-sector collaboration among local and global communities. Climate and Environmental Change Sustainable Living Health Innovation and Security Digital Connections and Opportunities In addition, there was a special track for ASTC-member chief executives, Visioning and Designing the …

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New Frontiers: Equitable Goals and Inclusive Approaches

Ensuring access to opportunity for all—and tackling today’s global challenges—requires that scientific research and technological development be connected with innovative approaches to lifelong learning and deep community engagement.  The city of Pittsburgh, the site of our originally-planned in-person annual conference and national summit, inspired us: it evokes a sense of transformation and pursuit of change, …

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New Frontiers Virtual National Summit

On October 20, 2020, leaders in science, technology, education, cultural institutions, community organizations, public agencies, and philanthropy came together to explore the frontiers of science, technology, learning, and community engagement in order to set course toward a more equitable tomorrow. Taking inspiration from the 2016 White House Frontiers Conference held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the New Frontiers summit boldly envisioned a future in …

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