Pleased to welcome back We The Curious in Bristol, UK, which has reopened two years after a fire on the roof and water caused significant damage to the building. https://lnkd.in/eRVFykta
Association of Science and Technology Centers
Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
Washington, DC 6,226 followers
Our Vision: Increased understanding of and engagement with science and technology among all people.
About us
The Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) is a network of nearly 700 science and technology centers and museums, and allied organizations, engaging more than 110 million people annually across North America and in almost 50 countries. With its members and partners, ASTC works towards a vision of increased understanding of—and engagement with—science and technology among all people. Founded in 1973, ASTC provides a collective voice, professional support, and programming opportunities for science centers, museums, and related institutions. Through strategic alliances and global partnerships, ASTC's goal is to increase awareness of the valuable contributions its members make to their communities and the field of informal STEM learning and public engagement in science.
- Website
-
http://www.astc.org/
External link for Association of Science and Technology Centers
- Industry
- Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1973
- Specialties
- science engagement, science museums, science communication, science centers, STEM education, informal science education, and public engagement
Locations
-
Primary
Get directions
2000 Florida Ave NW
Suite 300
Washington, DC 20009, US
Employees at Association of Science and Technology Centers
-
Adam Fagen
Director of External Affairs at Association of Science and Technology Centers
-
Catherine Horne
President and CEO at Discovery Place Inc.
-
Melissa Ballard
Director of Programs at the Association of Science and Technology Centers
-
Daniel W. Bateman, MPA
Museum professional, Public Speaker, and Passionate STEAM promoter.
Updates
-
Kudos to the Museum of Science, Boston, for working with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Energy Justice and Equity to host forums to engage public conversations about emerging technologies—including on harnessing hydrogen and community benefits plans. Thanks to DOE for the summary. https://lnkd.in/eygeVhZm
DOE Hosts Community Engagement Event at Boston Museum of Science for Local Level Training on Community Benefits Plans
energy.gov
-
Best wishes to Darcie Macmahon as she begins her retirement after an amazing 35 years of service at the Florida Museum of Natural History, including the past ten years as Director of Exhibits and Public Programs. Jaret Daniels, curator at the museum’s McGuire Center for Lepidoptera and Biodiversity, is now serving as interim director. https://lnkd.in/eN7MuJi3
Darcie MacMahon, Florida Museum’s director of exhibits and public programs, announces retirement
floridamuseum.ufl.edu
-
The 75-foot-long sauropod fossil that will greet visitors at the NHM Commons when it opens this fall has a name. The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County has announced that Gnatalie beat out four other names in a public poll. https://lnkd.in/eYq45nik
After public vote, Los Angeles Natural History Museum’s star dinosaur fossil christened with unusual gname
theartnewspaper.com
-
Thanks to the many who have already submitted nominations for ASTC’s Roy L. Shafer Leading Edge Awards. If you haven’t finished yours yet, good news: we’re able to extend the deadline to Friday, July 5. Please lift up achievements and individuals who represent the best of our field, including projects at all stages of development. https://lnkd.in/eT3FqgT9
-
-
In a new Dimensions article, Rachael Van Schoik shares how finding “pockets of yes,” nurturing growth, and sharing joy leads to successful partnerships. Her work on a state-wide, high-impact partnership between the California Academy of Sciences’ Science Action Club (SAC) and Think Together, a California-based nonprofit, brought nature engagement to their expanded learning programs across California. Rachael served as SAC Program Manager from 2019 to 2024. https://lnkd.in/eeXFmivQ
Partnering and Scaling while Staying True to Your Mission: Science Action Club Program Profile - Association of Science and Technology Centers
https://www.astc.org
-
The International Centre for Life is part of the story in the upcoming UK elections. ITV Tyne Tees paid a visit and spoke with young people about their hopes for tackling climate change.
Exciting News! 🌍 Life was featured on ITV Tyne Tees on Monday as part of their pre-election special on climate change! 🌱🌎 The team visited the science centre, interviewing our Contemporary Science Manager, Ben Rutherford-Orrock, and chatting with local schoolchildren exploring our exhibits. 🎥👩🔬 Missed the segment? Don't worry! You can catch the full feature below. 📺🔗 https://lnkd.in/e4hwHsvs
-
-
Join more than 80 organizations that have already reserved their place in the #ASTC2024 Exhibit Hall. Only limited space remains, so reserve your booth now! https://lnkd.in/efysVd9f
Exhibitors - Association of Science and Technology Centers
https://www.astc.org