Risky Business
ASTC Member
June 6, 2018
By Charlie Trautmann and Dean Briere From Dimensions May/June 2018 Ask a dozen people what “risk” means, and you’re likely to get two dozen answers,
Dimensions, May/June 2018—Risky Business
Susan Straight
June 6, 2018
IN THIS ISSUE May/June 2018 As science centers and institutions, we embrace a certain level of risk in the name of discovery and innovation, and
Risk and Reward
ASTC Member
June 5, 2018
By Cristin Dorgelo In this May/June issue of Dimensions, we take a close look at the challenging topic of “risk,” a concept that manifests in
Q&A with Caitlin O’Connell Rodwell: Communicating Elephant Science to a General Audience
Susan Straight
April 27, 2018
Interviewed by Susan Straight This interview appeared in the March/April 2018 issue of Dimensions magazine. Caitlin O’Connell Rodwell is a behavioral ecologist at Stanford University and
Dimensions, March/April 2018—Not Just for Kids: Engaging Adults in Science
Alejandro Asin
April 23, 2018
IN THIS ISSUE March/April 2018 Attracting adults to science museums and programs presents opportunities and challenges. Considerations include differences in: backgrounds, professions, experience with science, financial situations, availability, and comfort with
The Path Forward
Susan Straight
April 23, 2018
By Cristin Dorgelo I am thrilled to have taken the helm in January as ASTC’s president and CEO, and I am grateful for the opportunity
The Subjectivity Paradox: A Cultural Look at Adult Public Engagement with Science
Susan Straight
April 23, 2018
By Peter Linett From Dimensions March/April 2018 These are scary times for those of us who care about reason, objective facts, and the status of
Preparing Your Strongest 2018 ASTC Diversity Fellows Application
Ann Hernandez
April 20, 2018
It’s that time again: A chance for you to be part of the ASTC Diversity and Leadership Development Fellows! So dust off your resume, oil
Workshop—A New Reality: Emerging Technologies for Your Visitors
Wendy Hancock
March 28, 2018
ASTC partnered with Saint Louis Science Center to present a two-day workshop, Thursday–Friday, May 3–4, exploring both the possibilities and the challenges faced when
U.S. Congress Votes for More Science
Public Policy
March 23, 2018
Early this morning, the U.S. Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018, a $1.3 trillion bill that will fund the U.S. government through the end
Workshop—Boost Your Visitors’ CREATE-ivity!
Wendy Hancock
February 28, 2018
Creativity is a necessary skill for all ages—young, old, and everyone in between. Cultivating minds to think creatively is vital to foster advances in science
My First Weeks Aboard ASTC: Reflections and Next Steps
Cristin Dorgelo
February 17, 2018
These first weeks as ASTC’s new President and CEO have been an exciting time of forging new connections, listening, learning, and hearing ideas for the
ASTC’s Statement on the U.S. President’s 2019 Budget Proposal
Public Policy
February 13, 2018
Cristin Dorgelo, President and CEO of the Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC) released the following statement regarding the Trump Administration’s Fiscal Year 2019 budget. At
ASTC’s Statement on the U.S. Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018
Public Policy
February 9, 2018
“The Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC) is pleased to see progress on the U.S. Federal budget for fiscal year 2018. Looking ahead, we encourage robust
ASTC on Air with Justin Dillon
Walter Staveloz
February 5, 2018
“ASTC on Air” spoke with Justin Dillon, professor of science and environmental education at the University of Exeter in Devon, England, United Kingdom. Dillon taught
Bringing the Stars to Your Hometown
ASTC Member
January 26, 2018
By Timothy Rhue II, Senior Informal Education Specialist, Space Telescope Science Institute, Baltimore, Maryland, and NASA’s Universe of Learning NASA’s Universe of Learning needs your
Meet Cristin Dorgelo, ASTC’s New President and CEO
Cristin Dorgelo
January 22, 2018
I am so excited to begin leading ASTC today, energized by the many illuminating conversations I had with ASTC members during the 2017 ASTC Annual
ASTC on Air with Cristin Dorgelo
Todd Happer
January 22, 2018
“ASTC on Air” spoke with Cristin Dorgelo, the new president and CEO of the Association of Science and Technology Centers, during her first official week
U.S. Congressional Updates—January 15–22, 2018
Public Policy
January 15, 2018
By Jane Sargent, Akerman, and Todd Happer, ASTC January 22 Update— This afternoon—about 60 hours after the U.S. federal government shutdown last Friday night—a
Three Years in the Making, the World Biotech Tour Ambassador Delegation Meets in Japan
Carlin Hsueh
December 20, 2017
“I’ve just go to the airport, and am looking forward to seeing all of you =)=)” “On my way to Tokyo! See you soon!!” “[I’m