Association of Science and Technologies Centers

Re-think, Re-frame, Re-open: Youth Programs

As science and technology centers and museums re-open and plan for re-opening, they are navigating a number of challenges that require thoughtful consideration and planning. ASTC is hosting this series of discussions to support peer-to-peer sharing around timely topics. This peer-to-peer discussion explored how science centers and museums have been approaching youth programs, supporting participants, …

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Re-think, Re-frame, Re-open: Kits

As science and technology centers and museums re-open and plan for re-opening, they are navigating a number of challenges that require thoughtful consideration and planning. ASTC is hosting this series of discussions to support peer-to-peer sharing around timely topics. This peer-to-peer discussion focused on different ways science centers and museums have developed and distributed kits …

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Re-think, Re-frame, Re-open: Smaller Institutions 2021

As science and technology centers and museums re-open and plan for re-opening, they are navigating a number of challenges that require thoughtful consideration and planning. ASTC is hosting this series of discussions to support peer-to-peer sharing around timely topics. Springing from last year’s discussion, this hangout will focus on ways that smaller science centers and …

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Re-think, Re-frame, Re-open: Hiring and Onboarding

As science and technology centers and museums re-open and plan for re-opening, they are navigating a number of challenges that require thoughtful consideration and planning. ASTC is hosting this series of discussions to support peer-to-peer sharing around timely topics. This discussion among colleagues explored ways that ASTC members are “building back” staff resources as facilities …

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ASTC Senior Leaders Summit

The ASTC Senior Leaders Summit will take an optimistic and realistic look at the future of science and technology centers and museums, as well as the broader science learning and science engagement ecosystems. Summit participants will share real-time approaches to recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and engage in strategic visioning toward building stronger and more resilient institutions. Whether you are working to reopen your institutions’ doors or looking to re-envision your …

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CEO roundtable on equity and inclusion efforts: How did I get convinced?

Comprehensive diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion (DEAI) efforts are key to creating museum experiences that engage all visitors. But ensuring that those practices are organization-wide rather than limited in scope requires the full and enthusiastic involvement of museum leadership. During this webinar, a panel of museum chief executives share their journeys to championing equity and …

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Eat Your Experiments: How three museums and a nonprofit are integrating nutrition and STEM education

How can you develop accessible programs that encourage young learners to explore new foods? How can you bring science into participants’ kitchens where they can use their five senses and eat their results? Educators from the Academy of Natural Sciences at Drexel University (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), Discovery Center at Murfree Spring (Murfreesboro, Tennessee), Marbles Kids Museum …

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Re-think, Re-frame, Re-open: Fundraising

As science and technology centers and museums re-open and plan for re-opening, they are navigating a number of challenges that require thoughtful consideration and planning. ASTC is hosting this series of discussions to support peer-to-peer sharing around timely topics. This peer-to-peer discussion focused on how science centers and museums have been approaching annual funds, grant …

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Re-think, Re-frame, Re-open: Teacher Professional Development

As science and technology centers and museums re-open and plan for re-opening, they are navigating a number of challenges that require thoughtful consideration and planning. ASTC is hosting this series of discussions to support peer-to-peer sharing around timely topics. This peer-to-peer discussion centered around how science centers and museums are supporting classroom teachers through online …

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Re-think, Re-frame, Re-open: Birthday Parties and Fee-based Programs

As science and technology centers and museums re-open and plan for re-opening, they are navigating a number of challenges that require thoughtful consideration and planning. ASTC is hosting this series of discussions to support peer-to-peer sharing around timely topics. This peer-to-peer discussion focused on birthday parties and fee-based programs—from what we’ve learned in the past …

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Re-think, Re-frame, Re-open: Making and Tinkering

As science and technology centers and museums re-open and plan for re-opening, they are navigating a number of challenges that require thoughtful consideration and planning. ASTC is hosting this series of discussions to support peer-to-peer sharing around timely topics. This peer-to-peer discussion focused on how science centers are approaching making and tinkering programs and spaces …

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Re-think, Re-frame, Re-open: Supporting Communities 2021

As science and technology centers and museums re-open and plan for re-opening, they are navigating a number of challenges that require thoughtful consideration and planning. ASTC is hosting this series of discussions to support peer-to-peer sharing around timely topics. Building on last year’s hangout, this peer-to-peer discussion focused on ways that science centers and museum …

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Re-think, Re-frame, Re-open: Theaters

As science and technology centers and museums re-open and plan for re-opening, they are navigating a number of challenges that require thoughtful consideration and planning. ASTC is hosting this series of discussions to support peer-to-peer sharing around timely topics. This peer-to-peer discussion focused on operating or planning planetarium shows, large-format films, science-theatre productions, and other …

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Re-think, Re-frame, Re-open: Volunteers

As science and technology centers and museums re-open and plan for re-opening, they are navigating a number of challenges that require thoughtful consideration and planning. ASTC is hosting this series of discussions to support peer-to-peer sharing around timely topics. This peer-to-peer discussion explored how science centers and museums are engaging volunteers in operations, education, fundraising, …

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Re-think, Re-frame, Re-open: Field Trips and Group Visits

As science and technology centers and museums re-open and plan for re-opening, they are navigating a number of challenges that require thoughtful consideration and planning. ASTC is hosting this series of discussions to support peer-to-peer sharing around timely topics. This peer-to-peer discussion shared how science centers and museums are supporting schools, homeschool groups, and other …

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Re-think, Re-frame, Re-open: Galas and Fundraising Events

As science and technology centers and museums re-open and plan for re-opening, they are navigating a number of challenges that require thoughtful consideration and planning. ASTC is hosting this series of discussions to support peer-to-peer sharing around timely topics. This peer-to-peer discussion focused on planning and running fundraising events and galas (or not) during the …

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