By Erica Kimmerling, Amanda Vernon, Cate Young (Federation of American Scientists), and Gil Ruiz (Federation of American Scientists) With draft guidance at the National Science
By Erica Kimmerling and Amanda Vernon The United States has historically been at the forefront of science and technology innovation. This leadership is in large
With sadness, ASTC acknowledges the recent passing of Michele Lanzinger, visionary founder and director of Museo delle Scienze (MUSE), in Trento, Italy, from 2022 to
Nearly 9 in 10 U.S. parents worry poor air quality is affecting their families, but few know what steps to take A new, nationally representative
Seeding Action and iNaturalist are delighted to announce a new group of science centers, museums, and public engagement organizations selected to develop creative planetary health initiatives using iNaturalist, a free app that
The top of the calendar year means we turn to field-wide advocacy messages and policy priorities. We are pleased to share ASTC’s 2026 Advocacy Messages and Policy
ASTC and Sanofi are proud to announce a national cohort of 14 science centers and museums from across the United States participating in The Air We Share, a
ASTC is excited to announce the launch of Beyond Access, a new project aimed at making informal STEM learning organizations more welcoming and supportive for
Science centers and museums have a unique opportunity—not only to spark curiosity about the natural world—but also to engage young people in meaningful action around
Like the science centers and museums that compose the Seeding Action network, the Seeding Action team loves a good question. Here is one we have
ASTC is delighted to announce a new partnership with Sanofi—The Air We Share, a program to support science centers and museums in the United States
Washington, D.C. (August 29, 2025) — The Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Roy L.
WASHINGTON, D.C., USA – The Association of Science and Technology Center (ASTC) is pleased to welcome new officers and members of its Board of Directors, who
Community engagement is at the heart of our work in science centers and museums. From education to exhibit development, visitor services to visitor studies, community
Adult Outreach Program Showcase and Adult Program CoP Meetup Date and Time: Friday, September 5, 2025, after 7 p.m. (Keep an eye out on the
The Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) is requesting proposals to host the ASTC Annual Conference in the Fall of 2028 and/or 2029. The
Representation in STEM matters. When young people see adults who look like them thriving in science, technology, engineering, and math, they begin to see those
As community-serving institutions as well as nonprofit organizations, science centers and museums experience unique business challenges. These range from mundane and everyday issues (How can
We know the funding landscape is tough right now. That’s why we are even more pleased than usual to share three funding and resource opportunities
Recent actions by the National Science Foundation (NSF) have led to terminations of many grants that supported STEM education initiatives, including at ASTC member organizations.