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. With the benefit of what has been learned over the past year, this discussion focused on …
Re-think, Re-frame, Re-open: Camps 2021 Read More »
What first steps can you take to welcome Communities of Color to your exhibits and programs? How do you sustain these commitments during budget cuts? Educators from the Saint Louis Science Center (Missouri), the Detroit Zoo (Michigan), and GrowingGreat (Los Angeles, California)—all at different points in their careers—discuss how their organizations work to build relationships …
Commitment to Diversity: Perspectives from a science center, zoo, and small nonprofit Read More »
The impacts of Covid-19 on the museum field have been stark: openings and closings, adapting to serve virtual audiences, and more. While the very nature of museums has been shifting, so too has the nature of our museum teams. As museums navigate the enduring impacts of the pandemic on staff teams, how can we restructure …
On Tuesday, October 20, the New Frontiers Virtual National Summit will culminate in a keynote session addressing the importance of investing in public engagement with science, technology, and innovation.Please join us 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. EDT! You can view the livestream of the event at astc.org/newfrontiers. Save the event to your calendar below.The keynote …
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Join the ASTC Conference Program Planning Committee (CPPC) and Sandy Marshall, Emmy nominated writer and producer, on October 9 at 3:00 p.m. EDT for a webinar focused on time-tested, effective practices to make your presentation more memorable and engaging.Using elements of improv, Sandy will illustrate simple techniques that you can use to keep your audience …
Check, One, Two: Presenting Virtually at ASTC 2020 Read More »
We would like to acknowledge that CCLI’s partner organizations inhabit the ancestral lands of the Ohlone, Tamyen, Piscataway, Nacotchtank (Anacostan), Kiikaapoi (Kickapoo), Peoria, Bodéwadmiakiwen (Potawatomi), and Myaamia who have stewarded these lands for generations. Join CCLI (Cultural Competence Learning Institute) to learn how museums can build effective and equitable partnerships with community organizations rooted in …
As science and technology centers and museums re-open and plan for re-opening, they are confronted with a number of challenges that require thoughtful consideration and planning. ASTC is hosting a series of discussions to support peer-to-peer sharing around timely topics. This discussion looked at how educators are re-envisioning the role of outreach education, both in-person …
Re-think, Re-frame, Re-open: Outreach Read More »
As science and technology centers and museums re-open and plan for re-opening, they are confronted with a number of challenges that require thoughtful consideration and planning. ASTC is hosting a series of discussions to support peer-to-peer sharing around timely topics. This discussion focused on the ways that smaller science centers and museums are changing to …
Re-think, Re-frame, Re-open: Smaller Institutions Read More »
Preconference ASTC Intensives are a chance for conference attendees to participate in focused learning experiences on a single topic, as well as to connect and network with peers with similar occupational and topical interests—before the start of the main conference. These workshops are available for $15 each for both members and non-members (unless otherwise noted). …
Preconference ASTC Intensives at the ASTC Virtual 2020 Annual Conference Read More »
ASTC Board Chair Larry Dubinski and ASTC President and CEO Cristin Dorgelo will share updates from 2020. Cristin and Larry will also share an overview of ASTC’s activities to respond with our members to the COVID-19 pandemic, support our members in navigating the resulting economic crisis, and engage with our members in addressing systemic racism.
As science and technology centers and museums re-open and plan for re-opening, they are confronted with a number of challenges that require thoughtful consideration and planning. ASTC is hosting a series of discussions to support peer-to-peer sharing around timely topics. This discussion looked at ways institutions are are engaging members and strengthening ties with this …
Re-think, Re-frame, Re-open: Membership Read More »
As science and technology centers and museums re-open and plan for re-opening, they are confronted with a number of challenges that require thoughtful consideration and planning. ASTC is hosting a series of discussions to support peer-to-peer sharing around timely topics. This discussion centered on ways that people are adapting and innovating in visitor services and …
Re-think, Re-frame, Re-open: Visitor Services and Operations Read More »
As science and technology centers and museums re-open and plan for re-opening, they are confronted with a number of challenges that require thoughtful consideration and planning. ASTC is hosting a series of discussions to support peer-to-peer sharing around timely topics. The School Programs discussion focused on different ways science centers and museums are serving students, …
Re-think, Re-frame, Re-open: School Programs Read More »
As science and technology centers and museums re-open and plan for re-opening, they are confronted with a number of challenges that require thoughtful consideration and planning. ASTC is hosting a series of discussions to support peer-to-peer sharing around timely topics. The Discovery Rooms discussion focused on how science centers are supporting families and early learners …
Re-think, Re-frame, Re-open: Discovery Rooms Read More »
The IF/THEN® Collection is a digital library of photos, videos, and other media featuring women in STEM fields! Produced by our partners at the National Girls Collaborative Project and with the support of the IF/THEN® Initiative, the Collection is the largest free resource of its kind dedicated to increasing access to images reflecting the diversity …
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Establishing a diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion (DEAI) committee or task force can be a critical step in prioritizing equity work. Indeed, in moments that call museums to respond to current events, DEAI committees can provide a foundation from which to speak and act.CCLI (Cultural Competence Learning Institute) held a webinar about structuring and supporting …
Building and Nurturing DEAI Committees: Theory and practice in museums Read More »
In response to recent uprisings for racial justice, many museums across the country have been writing diversity and equity statements. For some, this may have meant revisiting or updating a statement that has long been in place; for others, staff members and the Board may have come together to write a diversity statement for the …
Moving from Statements to Action Read More »
This peer discussion will focus on how science centers and museums can support their communities during crises.Join a small group of your peers for a 90-minute informal discussion: Thursday, June 4 at 1:00 p.m. ET. “Design thinking” will provide structure to this discussion, and can help us better understand these challenges, explore them in creative ways, …
Re-think, Re-frame, Re-open: Supporting Communities Read More »
The Data Collection peer discussion will focus on how to support data collection methods while following safety protocols.Join a small group of your peers for a 90-minute informal discussion: Tuesday, June 23 at 2:00 p.m. ET. “Design thinking” will provide structure to this discussion, and can help us better understand these challenges, explore them in …
Re-think, Re-frame, Re-open: Data Collection [rescheduled] Read More »
The K-12 and Out-of-School Time (OST) partnerships peer discussion will focus on how science centers are supporting K-12 and other OST educators. Join a small group of your peers for a 90-minute informal discussion: Tuesday, June 16 at 2:00 p.m. ET. “Design thinking” will provide structure to this discussion, and can help us better understand …
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