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AAAS Fellows class includes many science engagement leaders

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The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) has named its new class of AAAS Fellows. Election as a AAAS Fellow is a lifetime honor in recognition of diverse accomplishments, including, research, leadership, teaching, mentoring, fostering collaborations, and advancing public understanding of science. Fellows are nominated by AAAS’ 24 disciplinary sections, three Fellows who […]

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Blooloop 50 Museum Influencer List features many from ASTC community

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Once again, the Blooloop 50 Museum Influencer List 2023 includes a number of individuals affiliated with ASTC-member organizations and partners. This fourth annual list highlights 50 key individuals whose innovation and creativity have been integral to developing today’s museums. The Blooloop 50 Museum Influencer List is again launched in partnership with Barco, which develops networked

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Six ASTC members named finalists for National Medal for Museum and Library Service

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Six ASTC-member institutions are among the 15 museums named as finalists for the 2023 National Medal for Museum and Library Services. Awarded by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the National Medal is the nation’s highest honor given to museums and libraries that demonstrate excellence in service to their communities. Fifteen libraries

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ASTC members named to Blooloop 50 Museum Influencers List

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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 creativity have been integral to developing today’s museums. As the museum industry continues to reinvent itself, it is not surprising to see so many names familiar to ASTC on the

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ASTC members share in $1M Museum Initiative from Verizon and NYC MediaLab

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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 immersive educational content for educators. ASTC helped spread the word about this funding opportunity when applications were being accepted. Several ASTC-member institutions are among the 10 awarded up to $100,000

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Blooloop 50 Museum Influencer List honors ASTC community

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The ASTC community is well represented among the Blooloop 50 Museum Influencer List 2021. This includes ASTC’s immediate past chair Larry Dubinski (President & CEO, The Franklin Institute) who is named to the “Power 10” list, with his service as chair of the ASTC Board of Directors among the achievements highlighted. Larry Dubinski – Power

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Franklin Institute honored at White House ceremony

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The Franklin Institute, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was honored yesterday at a White House ceremony as a 2008 National Medal for Museum and Library Service recipient. The award is given annually by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), in coordination with the White House, to 10 museums and libraries in recognition of their extraordinary civic,

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