In Memoriam: John W. Jacobsen
Adam Fagen
January 19, 2023
ASTC is sad to learn of the passing of John W. Jacobsen, a long-time member of the ASTC community, who was the founder and president
Digital Engagement for All: An Accessibility Toolkit for Museum Professionals
Melissa Ballard
December 22, 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic pushed many science centers and museums to start or expand their online presence and digital programming—or to accelerate plans that had been
Department of Education launches YOU Belong in STEM initiative
Adam Fagen
December 15, 2022
Last week, the U.S. Department of Education held a National Coordinating Conference on STEM Education to launch the Department’s YOU Belong in STEM initiative. This
White House announces new national vision for STEMM Equity and Excellence
Adam Fagen
December 12, 2022
Earlier today at the White House Summit on STEMM Equity and Excellence, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) announced a set
Digital Engagement: 10 Tips for Science Centers and Museums
Melissa Ballard
November 30, 2022
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, some science centers and museums had developed online and digital programs, but more often science museums’ digital engagement efforts focused on
Roy L. Shafer Leading Edge Awards presented for Business Practice, Individual Leadership, and Visitor Experience
ASTC Staff
November 9, 2022
The Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) has presented its Roy L. Shafer Leading Edge Awards to three additional member organizations and one individual
ASTC members named to Blooloop 50 Museum Influencers List
ASTC Staff
October 28, 2022
The Blooloop 50 Museum Influencers List 2022 includes a number of individuals affiliated with ASTC-member organizations. The list highlights 50 key individuals whose innovation and
Blooloop Zoo & Aquarium Influencer List 2022 includes members of ASTC community
Adam Fagen
October 21, 2022
Two members of the ASTC community have been named to the first Blooloop 50 Zoo & Aquarium Influencer list. The Blooloop 50 highlights 50 key
ASTC welcomes four new members
ASTC Staff
October 10, 2022
The ASTC Board of Directors has approved four new organizations for membership: one new Science Center and Museum Member and three new Allied Members. Consistent
Jamie Bell honored with the ASTC Fellow Award for Outstanding Contribution
ASTC Staff
September 29, 2022
The Association of Science and Technology Center (ASTC) has presented Jamie Bell with the ASTC Fellow Award for Outstanding Contribution. The award, bestowed by the
ASTC welcomes Lori Bettison-Varga and Sara Schapiro to Board
ASTC Staff
September 22, 2022
The Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) is pleased to welcome two new members of its Board of Directors, who took up their positions at
Seven ASTC members honored with Roy L. Shafer Leading Edge Awards
ASTC Staff
September 22, 2022
Over the last three years, science centers and museums have faced challenges that have sometimes seemed insurmountable. But the ingenuity and creativity alive in these
With appreciation for CAISE and its many contributions
ASTC Staff
September 21, 2022
The Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) has been proud to serve as the host for the Center for Advancement of Informal Science Education
NEH supports projects at four ASTC members
Adam Fagen
August 19, 2022
The U.S. National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has announced $31.5 million in funding for 226 projects across the country—including four at ASTC-member organizations. This
ASTC welcomes five new members
ASTC Staff
August 18, 2022
At its recent meeting, the ASTC Board of Directors approved five new organizations for membership: three new Science Center and Museums and two new Allied
IMLS makes funding awards of more than $8.4 million to ASTC members
Adam Fagen
August 16, 2022
The U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services has announced the fiscal year (FY) 2022 recipient of funding awards through several of its competitive grant
ASTC members share in $1M Museum Initiative from Verizon and NYC MediaLab
Adam Fagen
August 10, 2022
Earlier this year, Verizon and NYC MediaLab announced the winners of the $1M Museum Initiative, which asked museums and other cultural institutions to develop new
CHIPS and Science Act authorizes significant investment in STEM
Adam Fagen
August 9, 2022
Earlier today, President Biden signed the CHIPS and Science Act (H.R. 4346) into law, a sweeping piece of legislation impacting the country’s scientific enterprise. ASTC’s
Calling all makers! New resources for children and families available
ASTC Staff
June 23, 2022
By engaging in engineering design activities, children have the opportunity to bring together scientific and mathematical concepts to solve real world problems. However, sustaining children’s
ASTC welcomes 11 new members
ASTC Staff
June 15, 2022
At its first in-person meeting in more than two years, the ASTC Board of Directors welcomed 11 new organizations to membership in ASTC: four new