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Noyce Leadership Institute launchedJuly 8th, 2008 - Posted in Featured
Primary funding for the Institute comes from the Noyce Foundation, with additional support from the David & Lucile Packard Foundation, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. Additional programs for chief executives and others who aspire to leadership roles in science centers are being planned. More information and an opportunity to meet with Noyce Leadership Institute representatives will be available at the ASTC Annual Conference in Philadelphia in October. Photo by Chee-kuen Yip, Macao Science Centre 
IGLO, a project of the Association of Science-Technology Centers on the occasion of International Polar Year (March 2007-March 2009), is designed to raise worldwide public awareness about global warming and ways the polar regions profoundly influence Earth's climate, ecosystems, and human society. RSS FeedWhat's new at IGLO
ASTC Dimensions, the bimonthly news journal of the Association of Science-Technology Centers,
features a mix of in-depth analysis and briefs of noteworthy events and resources for the science
center field. The journal's readers include directors and staff of more than 550 ASTC-member science
centers and museums worldwide, as well as others who have an interest in informal science education. What's new in ASTC Dimensions
ASTC Connect is a learning and resource-sharing area for the science center community. We host moderated workshops, discussion forums, tutorials, and other resources for people who work at ASTC-member museums and partner organizations. RSS FeedWhat's new on ASTC Connect
ASTC's new community website is a place to share and preserve exhibition experiences. ExhibitFiles will grow with the community's contributions - so join now, post your exhibitions, add comments, and review the work of others. RSS FeedWhat's new on ExhibitFiles
The Center for Advancement of Informal Science Education (CAISE) is dedicated to advancing and improving the practice of informal science education in its many and varied forms. Founded in 2007 with support from the National Science Foundation, CAISE focuses on increasing and communicating the value of NSF-funded informal science projects.
What's new on CAISEASTC MarketPlaceLooking for an exhibit designer, multimedia producer, or fundraising consultant? Search for these and other products and services offered by ASTC members. ASTC Job BankWant to work in a science center (or searching for someone to work in yours)? This is the place to look — or to post an ad. |
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The Noyce Leadership Institute’s first cohort of Fellows—17 chief executives from science centers worldwide—recently gathered in Seattle for a week-long session beginning the nine-month program of face-to-face sessions, coaching, video conferencing, and peer learning. The Institute was founded in partnership with ASTC to immerse both existing and aspiring executives in cutting-edge knowledge and tools, promising practices, and professional networks, with an eye to increasing their capacity to lead effectively and have a greater impact in their communities. Over the long term, the Institute aims to strengthen the impact of science centers as innovative educational hubs. 
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