Association of Science and Technologies Centers

Association of Science and Technology Centers

National Academies

Funding Opportunity: Environmental Literacy for Community Resilience

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The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine’s Gulf Research Program is partnering with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)’s Environmental Literacy Program on a funding program to use place-based education to enhance community resilience and increase environmental literacy among residents of the U.S. Gulf States. The Environmental Literacy for Community Resilience program will […]

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Recent NASEM reports relevant to science engagement

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The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) have released several reports in recent weeks that are relevant to the work of science centers and museums—and others committed to engaging the public with science and technology. NASEM are private, nonprofit institutions that provide independent, objective analysis and advice to the nation to solve complex

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ASTC members receive support for place-based education from Gulf Research Program

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Two ASTC members have received funding awards from the Gulf Research Program (GRP) of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to support place-based education projects for students in grades K-8 in the Gulf of Mexico region. Overall, 12 projects will share $5.1 to engage young learners with local environmental issues and to support

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NASEM Standing Committee on Advancing Science Communication adds ASTC friends

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Several individuals with a connection to ASTC and the broader science engagement field have been named to the Standing Committee on Advancing Science Communication at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine: James “Jamie” Bell (ASTC) has served as Project Director and Principal Investigator of the Center for Advancement of Informal Science Education (CAISE)

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