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NEH supports climate planning by ASTC members

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The U.S. National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has announced $26.2 million in funding for 238 projects across the country, including at least two projects that will support efforts at ASTC-member organizations. Overall, NEH made awards in 13 programs, including archaeological and ethnographic field research, humanities perspectives on the danger and opportunities of technology, dialogues […]

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AAM Awards honor ASTC members

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The American Alliance of Museums (AAM) has announced the individuals, programs, and institutions recognized for leadership and excellence within the museum field. Seven of the 17 honorees are part of the ASTC community. AAM has updated its Awards Program in recent years to better align with the alliance’s strategic framework and more fully center equity

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Newsweek Readers’ Choice Awards honor best science museums

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Newsweek has named the winners of Readers’ Choice Awards, and ASTC-member institutions are well-represented. Newsweek convened expert panels to identify a list of candidates that were then subject to a public vote; individuals could vote once per day in each category. Best Science Museum The top vote-getter in Newsweek‘s Readers’ Choice Awards for best science

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ASTC requests proposals to host 2026 and 2027 conferences

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The Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) is requesting proposals to host the ASTC Annual Conference in the Fall of 2026 and/or 2027. The ASTC Annual Conference is one of the premier professional development events for science and technology centers and museums, as well as the broader science engagement field. With more than 1,500

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ASTC Board approves five new members

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At its in-person meeting last week, the ASTC Board of Directors approved five organizations as new or returning members in the association. Consistent with ASTC’s Bylaws, all members must be approved for membership by a majority vote of the ASTC Board of Directors. Organizations wishing to apply for membership should consult the Membership section of the ASTC website.

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Seeding Action Member Leaders Share Why Joining Network Advances Planetary Health

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With substantive input from members, ASTC launched Seeding Action in October 2023 to catalyze and support science centers, museums, and other public engagement organizations in their efforts to cultivate a culture of active hope and widespread participation in planetary health solutions. Seeding Action creates opportunities for its network members to build relationships within and beyond

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Funding Opportunity: NIH Science Education Partnership Award

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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is accepting applications for its Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) Program, which supports educational activities for pre-kindergarten to grade 12 (P–12) to ensure that students and teachers from all communities and regions of the country have the opportunity to pursue studies in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). SEPA

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In Memoriam: Ann Bowers

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ASTC was saddened to learn of the passing of Ann S. Bowers, the creator of the Noyce Leadership Institute (NLI), which had a tremendous impact on a generation of science museum leaders. Between 2008 and 2015, NLI engaged 123 Fellows and 94 Sponsors in seven cohorts, who collectively represented 91 institutions in 27 nations. Bowers,

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NEH supports projects at three ASTC members

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The U.S. National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has announced $33.8 million in funding for 260 projects across the country—including three at ASTC-member organizations. Overall, NEH made awards in 11 programs, including its new Public Impacts Projects at Smaller Organizations program, cultural and community resilience Grants, digital humanities, infrastructure and capacity building, preservation and access,

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ASTC welcomes three new members

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At its meeting last week—the final one for 2023—the ASTC Board of Directors approved three new organizations for membership. Consistent with ASTC’s Bylaws, all members must be approved for membership by a majority vote of the ASTC Board of Directors. Organizations wishing to apply for membership should consult the Membership section of the ASTC website. Applications may be

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Blooloop 50 Museum Influencer List features many from ASTC community

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Once again, the Blooloop 50 Museum Influencer List 2023 includes a number of individuals affiliated with ASTC-member organizations and partners. This fourth annual list highlights 50 key individuals whose innovation and creativity have been integral to developing today’s museums. The Blooloop 50 Museum Influencer List is again launched in partnership with Barco, which develops networked

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ASTC welcomes 12 new and returning members

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At its most recent meeting just before the start of the 2023 Annual Conference, the ASTC Board of Directors approved 12 new and returning organizations for membership. Consistent with ASTC’s Bylaws, all members must be approved for membership by a majority vote of the ASTC Board of Directors. Organizations wishing to apply for membership should consult

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ASTC bestows nine awards for excellence

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WASHINGTON, D.C., USA – The Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) has honored seven member organizations and two individuals with field-wide honors, the Roy L. Shafer Leading Edge Awards. The awards were presented on October 7 and 9 at the ASTC 2023 Annual Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina. Since 2005, the Leading Edge Awards

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ASTC launches Seeding Action to cultivate a culture of planetary health action

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ASTC is proud to announce the launch of Seeding Action, a new initiative to support science centers, museums, and other public engagement networks in their efforts to cultivate a culture of hope and action on planetary health issues such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. Any institution with a commitment to prioritizing planetary health

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ASTC welcomes new Board members as it charts its next 50 years

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WASHINGTON, D.C., USA – The Association of Science and Technology Center (ASTC) is pleased to welcome new officers and members of its Board of Directors, who will take up their positions at the conclusion of the ASTC Annual Conference on October 10, 2023. The Board provides direction to the association representing organizations committed to public engagement

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ASTC welcomes 15 new and returning members

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The ASTC Board of Directors has approved a whopping 15 new and returning organizations for membership. Consistent with ASTC’s Bylaws, all members must be approved for membership by a majority vote of the ASTC Board of Directors. Organizations wishing to apply for membership should consult the Membership section of the ASTC website. Applications may be completed electronically by

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IMLS awards 41 ASTC members with $8.2 million in FY 2023 grants

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The U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services has announced the fiscal year (FY) 2023 recipient of funding awards through several of its competitive grant programs. This includes $8.4 million in National Leadership Grants for Museums and $31.5 million for the Museums for America program—including the Museums Empowered and Inspire! Grants for Small Museums. Among the awardees are 41 projects at

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ACM and ASTC Jointly Publish 2023 Workforce Survey Report

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The Association of Children’s Museums (ACM) and the Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) are pleased to announce the release of the 2023 ACM-ASTC Workforce Survey Report. This report presents findings from 138 participating institutions, 36% of which are active ACM member museums, and 81% of which are active ASTC member museums. ACM and

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COSI and MODS receive National Medal for Museum and Library Service

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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 that demonstrate excellence in service to their communities. The award is bestowed by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. In a release, IMLS Director Crosby Kemper said, “the staff

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