Two ASTC members are among eight institutions honored with the National Medal for Museum and Library Service, the nation’s highest honor for museums and libraries
The New York Hall of Science (NYSCI) in Corona, New York, has been selected by the National Science Board (NSB) as one of two recipients
Several ASTC-member institutions and science center professionals have been recognized by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) with 2023 awards for their leadership and excellence
We are excited to continue our relationship with the American Geophysical Union’s (AGU) Thriving Earth Exchange. Together we will support up to 7 science center
As part of our ongoing efforts to champion public engagement with science and to build greater support for science engagement activities and institutions, ASTC submitted
The U.S. Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) is seeking suggestions from the community on revising a key climate literacy guide that is used by educators,
ASTC’s Community Science Team is excited to launch our Partnership Planning Seed Grant Program. Successful community science begins with establishing trust among collaborative partners and
Our society is rife with challenging problems for our communities to solve–from public health, to environmental justice and beyond. A neighborhood might identify the need
Six ASTC-member institutions are among the 15 museums named as finalists for the 2023 National Medal for Museum and Library Services. Awarded by the U.S.
How do Americans want to engage with science? Although many studies have explored public opinion and perceptions of science, few have explored if, how, and
NASA has announced the recipients of the latest round of funding in the agency’s Teams Engaging Affiliated Museums and Informal Institutions (TEAM II) program and
William T. Harris, President and CEO of Space Center Houston—and the Chair of the ASTC Board of Directors—has been appointed by President Biden to the
By Cecilia Garibay, Rabiah Mayas, Jamie Bell, and Shannon Sullivan An increasing number of informal STEM education (ISE) institutions and organizations have committed to become
At its most recent meeting, the ASTC Board of Directors has approved two new organizations for membership. Consistent with ASTC’s Bylaws, all members must be approved
The Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) is collaborating with the Center for Science and Industry (COSI) Center for Research and Evaluation and the
Earlier today, USA TODAY announced the winners in its 10Best Reader’s Choice awards for Best Science Museum and Best Children’s Museum. As in the past,
Globally, members of the public are increasingly concerned about climate change and other threats to our planet’s health, including biodiversity loss and air, soil, and
The Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) and the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM) are again partnering to look at the workforce of our
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
Several individuals with a connection to ASTC and the broader science engagement field have been named to the Standing Committee on Advancing Science Communication at
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