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AAAS elects Fellows with a connection to our field

February 3, 2023 / Dimensions / By

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 sections, three previous Fellows, or …

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ASTC member receives prestigious STEM education award

February 11, 2022 / Issues, Policy, and Advocacy, Science and Technology Center and Museum Stories / By

The California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco, California, has received a Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM). The awards represent the highest honor in the United States for individuals and organizations working with and serving those who are underrepresented in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education fields …

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Blooloop 50 Museum Influencer List honors ASTC community

October 14, 2021 / ASTC News & Announcements, Issues, Policy, and Advocacy, Science and Technology Center and Museum Stories / By

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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Where Art Meets Science

April 27, 2020 / Science and Technology Center and Museum Stories / By

On September 17, the California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco, unveiled a new permanent sculpture by world-renowned artist Maya Lin. The sculpture is one component of Lin’s last memorial, “What is Missing?”—a multi-sited, multimedia artwork dedicated to raising awareness about the current crisis surrounding biodiversity and habitat loss. Rethinking the traditional stationary monument, “What is …

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California Academy of Sciences opens green building

April 24, 2020 / Science and Technology Center and Museum Stories / By

Two years after breaking ground, the new California Academy of Sciences opens its new green building’s doors to the public on September 27. The building, designed by architect Renzo Piano, features a 197,000-square-foot green roof that dips and slopes, mirroring its surroundings in Golden Gate Park. After experimenting with 30 native species, nine species were chosen to …

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