We love to see all the registrations coming in for #ASTC2024, including many who will be attending for the first time. If you haven’t registered yet, remember that early-bird rates close on August 12. https://lnkd.in/g4K2avYC
Association of Science and Technology Centers
Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
Washington, DC 6,286 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
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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
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Primary
2000 Florida Ave NW
Suite 300
Washington, DC 20009, US
Employees at Association of Science and Technology Centers
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Adam Fagen
Director of External Affairs at Association of Science and Technology Centers
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Catherine Horne
President and CEO at Discovery Place Inc.
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Melissa Ballard
Director of Programs at the Association of Science and Technology Centers
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Daniel W. Bateman, MPA
Museum professional, Public Speaker, and Passionate STEAM promoter.
Updates
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The U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services is launching the National Museum Survey in early 2025 and they want to be sure you are counted! This is the first federal data collection on museums and will provide vital information on institutions like yours! ✨Ensure your institution’s contact information is up-to-date so you don’t miss out on survey communications. Visit http://www.imls.gov/NMS to update your contact information today!
National Museum Survey
imls.gov
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Kudos to Exploration Place in Wichita, Kansas, for setting a new attendance record. Visitorship is up 13% from last year and family memberships have increased by 17%. What are you seeing where you are? https://lnkd.in/ei9_A6m2
Exploration Place sets new attendance record
kake.com
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Congratulations to the MIT Museum for being reaccredited by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM). For over 50 years, AAM accreditation has signaled a museum’s quality and credibility to the entire museum community, to governments and outside agencies, and to the public. https://lnkd.in/eNBzHxvu
AAM Announces Latest Accreditation Awards: 35 Museums Achieve This Distinction
https://www.aam-us.org
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The Museum of Science, Boston, has opened “Innovation: Earth,” an immersive, interactive experience that explores how we can live, move, eat, and work in a carbon-neutral world. The new exhibit is part of the museum’s year-long “Earthshot” effort. WBZ | CBS Boston meteorologist Jacob Wycoff paid a visit. https://lnkd.in/eUHt2rUV
Boston's Museum of Science opens new "Innovation: Earth" exhibit about changing climate
cbsnews.com
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NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration is accepting application for its TEAM II program, which supports museums and others in proposing NASA-inspired STEM projects for K-12 students, families, and educators. This year’s call includes Community Anchor awards of up to $50k and new STEM Innovator awards of up to $250k. Learn more at a NASA webinar this Thursday, July 25, at 12:30 p.m. ET. https://lnkd.in/dXjhru8E
NASA TEAM II funding opportunity opens with expanded options - Association of Science and Technology Centers
https://www.astc.org
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Congratulations to our friends at COSI - Center of Science and Industry for receiving three EMMYs!
We're proud to announce that of the 5 categories nominated, your COSI team brought home 3 EMMYs this year for our series Dr. B in 3! Now in their third season, these science shorts break down some of the most fascinating science in our every day with our CEO, Frederic "Dr. B" Bertley, leading the way. Congratulations to the team that created and animated this incredible series! Check out the winners— and start seeing science a little differently! ⤵️ 🏆 Dr. B in 3: Dark Matter https://lnkd.in/dHFDTWjR 🏆Dr. B in 3: The Rise of Generative AI https://lnkd.in/d3SPBiTE 🏆Dr. B in 3: Behind the Scenes https://lnkd.in/ddv4eG3r
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Over 100 exhibitors and counting for the #ASTC2024 Annual Conference in Chicago. If you’re not yet among them yet, reserve your booth now as only limited space remains in the Exhibit Hall. Don’t miss out on the chance to engage participants at the world’s largest assembly of science center and science engagement professionals. https://lnkd.in/efysVd9f
Exhibitors - Association of Science and Technology Centers
https://www.astc.org
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ASTC relies on the voices of our members to guide us in our work to support and engage members and the informal science education field. We invite staff at all levels from all ASTC members (both Science Center and Allied) to raise your hand to be considered for a committee or other volunteer opportunity. https://lnkd.in/duRv9mqW
Volunteer to Serve - Association of Science and Technology Centers
https://www.astc.org
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Botanists at the International Botanical Congress have voted to change the names of hundreds of plant species because the previous names were based on a racial slur. https://lnkd.in/eRPcQM2K
In a first, botanists vote to remove offensive plant names from hundreds of species
science.org