Association of Science and Technologies Centers
#ASTCvirtual - November 1 and 3, 2022

We are pleased to be able to provide free access to two sessions on Thursday, November 3 that are part of #ASTCvirtual:

Virtual Awards Ceremony

Roy L. Shafer Leading Edge Awards

Join us for ASTC’s Virtual Awards Ceremony at 1:00 p.m. ET when we will honor our field, including the presentation of ASTC’s Roy L. Shafer Leading Edge Awards in the catgories of Business Practice, Individual Leadership, and Visitor Experience. Tune in live for the announcement of this year’s recipients and by inspired by their work.

But this is not just a set of award announcements; it will be a celebration of our community, including games and other fun activities.

This session will start Thursday, November 3, 1:00 p.m. ET. You can be a part of the live studio audience by joining the live Zoom or you can watch the session at this link:

Watch Virtual Awards Ceremony

Keynote Speaker: Maddie Sofia

Then tune back in at 3:30 p.m. ET for the closing session of #ASTCvirtual. We’re honored to be joined by award-winning science journalist Maddie Sofia, the founding host of NPR’s daily science podcast, Short Wave. Maddie will share her experience exploring her own identity while hosting a NPR science podcast and how embracing identity can build trust and connection with audiences. There will be discussions about the power of inclusive science communication and its role in dismantling systems of oppression in scientific spaces.

#ASTCvirtual - Keynote Speaker: Maddie Sofia

The session will start Thursday, November 3, 3:30 p.m. ET and you can join us here:

Watch Keynote with Maddie Sofia

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