ASTC - Summary View

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
New Board Member Orientation. Presented by Cindy Kong
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7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Conference Registration. Presented by
Room: West Hall A

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
ASTC Membership Committee. Presented by
Room: Chandler

8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Learning to Lead: Course 101. Presented by Jo Haas
Room: 501

8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
ASTC Diversity and Leadership Development Fellows Workshop. Presented by
Room: Delmar/Verdugo

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
ASTC Finance and Audit Committee. Presented by
Room: Los Angeles

1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Educationally Effective Field Trips Part 2: Action Research. Presented by Dennis Schatz, Jennifer DeWitt, Martin Storksdieck, Wendy Derjue-Holzer, Chad Johnson, Bill Watson, Greg DeFrancis
Room: 409A

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
What\'s Going On III: The Hot Topics Exhibit Development Roundtable. Presented by Paul Martin, Jennifer Martin
Room: 409B

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
The Science of Fiction. Presented by Karen Corbin, Roberta Perry
Room: 503

10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
ASTC International Advisory Board. Presented by
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8:45 AM - 9:30 AM
Welcoming Remarks and ASTC Business Meeting. Presented by
Room: West Hall B

9:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Invitation to the 5th Science Centre World Congress, June 15-19, 2008. Presented by
Room: West Hall B

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Keynote Address: The Crisis in American Education: A Community Response. Presented by
Room: West Hall B

10:30 AM - 6:30 PM
ASTC MeetingPlace. Presented by
Room: West Hall A

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Grab & Go Lunch in Exhibit Hall - Vegetable or Chicken. Presented by
Room: West Hall A

12:30 PM - 1:45 PM
YouTube Universe. Presented by Kathy Nicholaichuk, Stan Orchard, Shaun Halloway, Sara Poirier, Robyn Higdon
Room: 501

12:30 PM - 1:45 PM
Kinesthetic Approaches to Teaching Science for Diverse Audiences. Presented by Cherilynn Morrow, Paul Doherty, Eric Muller, Kathy Bertram, Durand Johnson
Room: 511

12:30 PM - 1:45 PM
Bringing Astronomy Down to Earth: Activities for Small Science Centers. Presented by Dennis Schatz, Anna Hurst, Rich Fedele, Carolyn Kaichi, Krissie Cook
Room: 409A

12:30 PM - 1:45 PM
A Quick Picture of IMLS Grants. Presented by Christopher Reich, Twinet Kimbrough
Room: 518

2:15 PM - 3:30 PM
The Value of Vision. Presented by David Heil, Linda Abraham-Silver, Ron Rohovit, Chris Wallace-Hostetler, Bryce Seidle
Room: 518

2:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Defining Museums 2.0: Evolving our Current Thinking. Presented by Joanna Fisher, Jennifer Martin, Nina Simon, Paul Martin, Erik Lizee, Scott Beveridge
Room: 502B

2:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Issues in Audience Research and Evaluation. Presented by Minda Borun, Ellen Giusti, Christine Reich, Elisa Israel, Judy Koke, Rita Deedrik
Room: 501

2:15 PM - 3:30 PM
The Scientific Study Of Emotions and Its Relevance to the Science Museum Field. Presented by David Bibas, Antonio Damasio
Room: 503

2:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Trends in Design of the Best Temporary Exhibit Space: Results of a Benchmarking Study. Presented by Walt Crimm, Jennie Zehmer, Wayne LaBar
Room: 515A

2:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Making Sense of Financial Data to Inform Management Decisions. Presented by Jo Haas
Room: 409A

2:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Professional Development for Teachers: A Step Beyond. Presented by Kristin Leigh, Robert Powell, Darrick Wood, Shawntel Landavazo
Room: 511

2:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Strategies for Winning Public Support: Advice from the Elected Perspective. Presented by Monique Hudson, Sean Smith, George Deukmejian, Esperanza Ross, The Honorable Hab Wesson
Room: 502A

2:15 PM - 3:30 PM
3-D Stereo in Fulldome. Presented by Steven Savage, William Lange, David Beining
Room: West Hall A, Booth 601

3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
Exhibit Hall Coffee Break. Presented by
Room: West Hall A

4:15 PM - 5:30 PM
Does Your Tongue Stick to This? Chilling Challenges and Flakey Ideas for Cold Climate Exhibits and Programs. Presented by Julie Silverman, Mikko Myllykoski, Chris Cable, Phil Aldrich, Alan Nursall
Room: 409A

4:15 PM - 5:30 PM
What Research Can Teach Us about Science Learning: A Poster Session. Presented by Molly Reisman, Suzanne Reeves, Heather Tommey Zimmerman, Sandy Toro Martell, Sue Cavell, Mele Wheaton
Room: 515B

4:15 PM - 6:15 PM
Professional Development and Leadership in the Science Center Field. Presented by Heather Gibbons, Chevy Humphrey, Julie Johnson
Room: 501

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Exhibit Hall Welcoming Reception. Presented by
Room: West Hall A

7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
ASTC Banquet. Presented by
Room: West Hall B

8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Banquet Program: POLAR-PALOOZA: Stories from a Changing Planet. Presented by Andy Revkin, New York Times , Waleed Abdalati, NASA , Alberto Behar, Anatarctic Ice Borehole Project , Richard Glenn, Geologist , Darlene LIm, SETI Institute , Stephanie Pfirman, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory
Room: West Hall B

9:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Presentation of ASTC's Roy L. Shafer Leading Edge Awards. Presented by
Room: West Hall B

7:15 AM - 8:30 AM
NCLB SIG: Informal/Formal Collaborations in an Era of NCLB. Presented by Bronwyn Bevan
Room: Sawtelle

7:15 AM - 8:30 AM
Youth Programs Special Interest Group. Presented by Angela Wenger
Room: Garden West

7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Information/Message Center. Presented by
Room: West Hall A

8:15 AM - 8:45 AM
The CEO Is In. Presented by Joanna Haas
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10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
After-School Math PLUS. Presented by Maryann Stimmer, Linda Colon, Georgette Williams
Room: 409A

10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
CANCELLED Extreme Makeover: Museum Youth Creating Learning Places at Community Sites. Presented by Gywanna Jackson, Diane Miller, Janet Madzey Akale, Cindy Gravill, Cara Johnson
Room: 515B

10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
CEO Reflections on Leadership. Presented by Bryce Seidl
Room: 518

10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
POLAR-PALOOZA and the Growing Public Interest in Climate Change. Presented by Jayne Aubele, Waleed Abdalati, Darlene Lim, Geoffrey Haines-Stiles
Room: 511

10:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Development Luncheon: Steps in Planning and Launching a Gift-Planning Program. Presented by Sharon Padua, Richard Sorensen
Room: 409B

12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
Storytelling for the International Polar Year. Presented by Walter Staveloz, Kendall Haven
Room: 411

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Making the Most of Mobiles: Using Mobile Phones to Enhance the Visitor Experience. Presented by Denise Bressler, John Beckman, Bing Quock, Steven Landau, Amit Ben-Shalom, Anne Kahr-Hojland
Room: 502A

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Nanotech Studio Tour: A Showcase of Stories to Tell and Props to Help Tell Them. Presented by Andrea Durham, Ray Vandiver, Jill Johnsen, Catherine McCarthy, Troy Livingston, Christine Reich
Room: 515B

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM
A Conversation with Ray & Marty: The Science of Fiction. Presented by Ray Bradbury, Martin Sklar, Leonard Maltin , Karen Corbin, Roberta Perry
Room: 411

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM
When Disaster Strikes: Lessons from Katrina and Beyond. Presented by Kate Gonzalez Long, Ron Forman, Representative of
Room: 511

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Can One Millionaire + Two Meetings = $100,000? The Science Behind Raising Major Gifts. Presented by Theresa Davis, Camille Harper, Teri Holoman, Tom Jacobson
Room: 502B

3:30 PM - 4:45 PM
Teaming with the Front Line. Presented by Michael Bowers, Sarah Marcotte, Hillary Olson, Armelle Casau
Room: 515B

3:30 PM - 4:45 PM
What the Heck Is Experience Design?. Presented by Phil Lindsey, Rick Rothschild, Steve Snyder, Joe Adams
Room: 515A

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Exhibit Hall Closing Reception. Presented by
Room: West Hall A

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Networking Reception: New Science Centers. Presented by
Room: Garden West

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Networking Reception: Exhibit Developers. Presented by
Room: Wilshire

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Networking Reception: Development, Marketing, and Membership. Presented by
Room: Wilshire

3:25 PM - 6:00 PM
The Future of Institutional Cinema: Digital 3D . Presented by Mark Katz, Joseph Peixoto
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7:15 AM - 8:30 AM
Science Beyond the Boundaries Network Breakfast. Presented by Saint Louis Science Center
Room: Los Angeles

7:15 AM - 8:30 AM
Math SIG (Special Interest Group) Meeting. Presented by Susan Buckey
Room: Garden East

7:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Conference Registration. Presented by
Room: West Hall A

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Fulldome Video Showcase IV: Show Previews, Trailers, Science and Art Visualizations. Presented by Scott Huggins, Joyce Towne, Mike Bruno
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8:15 AM - 8:45 AM
The CEO Is In. Presented by Joanna Haas
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9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
New Resources for Community-based After-School Programs for Young Children. Presented by Judy Brown, Peter Dow, Maryann Stimmer, Cheryl Lani Juarez, Jason Freeman, Diane Miller
Room: 511

9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
IÕm Ready for My Close-up, Mr. DeMille. Presented by Paul Taylor, George Buss, Marcos Stafne
Room: 502B

9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Strategic Storytelling: How to Tell Powerful, Engaging Stories That Get Results. Presented by Joe Barnes, Doug Tolmie, Terry Billie, Barbara Punt, Lois Winslow
Room: 409A

9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Hosting Exhibitions in Unusual Places from A-Z.. Presented by Catherine McCarthy, Kathleen Krafft, Chris Cable, Lucy Beauchamp
Room: 515B

9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Keep on Growing: Defying the Conventional Wisdom about Post-Expansion Boom and Bust. Presented by Eric Siegel, Mary Sellers, John Jacobsen, Steve Snyder
Room: 515A

9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
The Third Annual Inquiry Fashion Show. Presented by Mathew Vandeneynden, Vishnu Ramcharan, Jonah Cohen, Eddie Goldstein, Gretchen Walker
Room: 503

9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
High Definition for High Impact: Making the Change to HD. Presented by Carol Armore, Wit Ostrenko, Jerry Schubel, Roberta Perry
Room: 411

9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Girl Talk: Conversations about Programming for the Young Female Audience. Presented by Rita Deedrick, Debbie DeRoma, Dale McCreedy, LaJean Burnett, Jennifer Stancil
Room: 501

10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Where Are They Now? Staying Connected with Youth Staff for Lasting Impact. Presented by Jennifer Correa, Alex Gallegos, Damon Gibbs, Kristen Kloth
Room: 501

10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
What Was I Supposed to Do Today, and Why CanÕt I Remember It?. Presented by Laura Reynolds, Mary Beth Kirchner, Gary Small
Room: 410

10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Visitor Visions, Shared Realities. Presented by Wayne Labar, Mikko Myllykoskii, Mia Garlick, Kathleen McLean, Eric Steuer
Room: 515B

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
ASTC Leadership and Professional Development Committee. Presented by
Room: 507

12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Open House and Big Screen Day at the California Science Center. Presented by
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1:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Taking Care of Real Objects: The Science Behind Conservation. Presented by Diane Perlov, Giacomo Chiari, Jim Druzik, Don Williams
Room: Disney Court

3:15 PM - 4:30 PM
Exhibit Jazz: Small changes in exhibits, Large changes in outcomes. Presented by William Katzman, Drew Hoffman, Chris Burda, Nathan Miranda, Erik Thogersen, Rich Smith
Room: Creative World Exhibit Gallery

3:15 PM - 4:30 PM
Rolling Your Own: Leveraging Open-Source to Build Web Applications. Presented by Jeremy Stoller, Ismail Elshareef, Bryan Kennedy
Room: Classroom

3:15 PM - 4:30 PM
Lights, Camera, Image, Brand and Logo. Presented by Wayne Hunt
Room: Muses Room

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
ASTC Conference Program Planning Committee. Presented by
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4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Refreshment Break: Popsicles in the Park. Presented by
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12:15 PM - 1:05 PM
Big Screen Day: Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs. Presented by
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1:15 PM - 2:05 PM
Big Screen Day: The Alps. Presented by
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4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
Big Screen Day: DInosaurs Alive! 3D. Presented by
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5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Big Screen Day: New 2K 3D Digital Cinema System. Presented by
Room:

7:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Conference Registration. Presented by
Room: West Hall A

7:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Information/Message Center. Presented by
Room: West Hall A

8:15 AM - 8:45 AM
The CEO Is In. Presented by
Room:

9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Armchair Tour of New Science Centers. Presented by Erik Jacquemyn, Emlyn Koster, Joseph Giaime, Marinela Servitje, Svein Anders Dahl
Room: 503

9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Nanoscale Science Program Showcase. Presented by Rae Ostman, Tim Miller, Anders Liljeholm, Stephanie Long, Jonathan Mills, Lucy Hale
Room: 502B

9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Membership: Where Does it Fit Within Your Organization. Presented by Susan Dhonau, Rick McKeel, Melissa Patrick
Room: 409A

9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Connecting to the Affective Domain: Communicating CS&T through Personal Stories. Presented by MJ Morse, Liza Pryor, Jacques Bordeaux, Dan Dowling, Andrea Bandelli
Room: 511

9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
ItÕs a Mystery to Me! Using Mystery Guest Evaluation to Improve Operations. Presented by Lorry Comiskey, Gretchen Bazela, Nicole Meek, Scott Carson
Room: 515A

9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Web 2.0, the Sequel: WhatÕs Now? WhatÕs Next?. Presented by Bryan Kennedy, Kevin von Appen, Jim Spadaccini, Sebastian Chan, Nina Simon
Room: 411

10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
The Big Chill: How to Do Sub-Zero Science Demonstrations. Presented by Jonah Cohen, Paul Taylor, Renae Bookman
Room: 515B

10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
How to Develop Stronger and More Fundable Programs Using Outcomes-Based Evaluation Tools. Presented by Terry Billie, David Perry, Kasey McCracken, Karen Hoffman
Room: 409A

10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
New Voices Inspire the Field. Presented by Alice Forbes
Room: 501

10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Figuring Out What Works: The Role of Vision and Culture in Developing Effective Field Trip Experiences. Presented by Kim Burtnyk, James Kisiel, Martin Storksdieck, David Anderson
Room: 511

10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
The Kids in the Hall: Integrating Early Childhood Education into Science Centers. Presented by Cynthia Sharpe, Jill Measells, Moises Roman, Paul Siboroski
Room: 502B

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
ASTC Diversity and Leadership Development Fellows Debriefing Workshop. Presented by
Room: 409B

12:15 PM - 12:30 PM
Acknowledgments/Closing Remarks. Presented by
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12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Social Reception/Buffet Lunch. Presented by
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2:30 PM - 7:00 PM
An Afternoon at Discovery Science Center. Presented by
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9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Education Program Development: Documenting the Process. Presented by Kirsten Ellenbogen
Room: