Our Purpose: To champion and support science and technology centers and museums and the entire science engagement field. Our Vision: Increasing understanding of and engagement with science and technology among all people.https://bsky.app/profile/sciencecenters.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/sciencecenters.bsky.social/post/3mmevychois2xRegistration is open for #ASTC2026! 📅 Sept. 16–19 | 📍 Phoenix, AZ Hosted by Arizona Science Center Save your spot! https://www.astc.org/astc-2026/registration/ #ASTC2026 #ScienceMuseums21 May 2026 17:10 +0000at://did:plc:uze5okvasclvfsa474f3uct7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmevychois2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/sciencecenters.bsky.social/post/3lptwpyd3fs2qWe are so excited to announce the keynote for #ASTC2025: @edyong209.bsky.social is a Pulitzer Prize-winning science reporter whose fascinating presentations on animals and the natural world are infused with humor, joy, wonder, and infectious enthusiasm. https://www.astc.org/astc-2025/schedule/plenary-sessions/23 May 2025 15:22 +0000at://did:plc:uze5okvasclvfsa474f3uct7/app.bsky.feed.post/3lptwpyd3fs2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/sciencecenters.bsky.social/post/3loma3yrgj22nDuring a briefing yesterday, ASTC shared the results of a new national survey which explored how adults in the U.S. engage with science in their daily lives and revealed important insights about public perspectives on federal investments in scientific infrastructure. https://www.astc.org/astc-news-announcements/new-astc-survey-shows-gaps-between-public-support-for-science-and-understanding-of-how-science-is-impacted-by-federal-actions/07 May 2025 20:24 +0000at://did:plc:uze5okvasclvfsa474f3uct7/app.bsky.feed.post/3loma3yrgj22nhttps://bsky.app/profile/sciencecenters.bsky.social/post/3loiwqlme622nResults from a new ASTC survey on @npr.org this morning. [contains quote post or other embedded content]06 May 2025 12:58 +0000at://did:plc:uze5okvasclvfsa474f3uct7/app.bsky.feed.post/3loiwqlme622nhttps://bsky.app/profile/sciencecenters.bsky.social/post/3loitvmiwjs2n@npr.org shares the results of a new ASTC survey that showed that while >90% of U.S. adults use scientific information for everyday decision-making, only 10% say that cuts to federal support for science, which could impact their access to such data, is a top concern. https://www.npr.org/2025/05/06/nx-s1-5387367/federal-science-opinion-use-poll06 May 2025 12:07 +0000at://did:plc:uze5okvasclvfsa474f3uct7/app.bsky.feed.post/3loitvmiwjs2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/sciencecenters.bsky.social/post/3logmqfr3xc2nJoin us for a briefing tomorrow, May 6, at 3 pm ET to learn about new data from ASTC which reveal that while adults in the U.S. value science in their daily lives, many don't recognize the critical link between federal investments and the information they rely on. https://www.astc.org/conference-event/new-astc-survey-shows-disconnect-between-public-support-for-science-and-federal-policy-impact/05 May 2025 14:54 +0000at://did:plc:uze5okvasclvfsa474f3uct7/app.bsky.feed.post/3logmqfr3xc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/sciencecenters.bsky.social/post/3logirdvfo22nTODAY is the last day to submit nominations for ASTC’s Roy L. Shafer Leading Edge Awards. Do you have an inspiring example of how organizations and individuals have enhanced the performance of their organizations or advanced our field? www.astc.org/awards https://www.astc.org/awards05 May 2025 13:43 +0000at://did:plc:uze5okvasclvfsa474f3uct7/app.bsky.feed.post/3logirdvfo22nhttps://bsky.app/profile/sciencecenters.bsky.social/post/3lo4jiethdc27New data from ASTC reveals a disconnect: while Americans value science in their daily lives, many don't recognize the critical link between federal investments and the scientific information they rely on. https://www.astc.org/astc-news-announcements/new-astc-survey-shows-gaps-between-public-support-for-science-and-understanding-of-how-science-is-impacted-by-federal-actions/ #SciEngage #ScienceEngagement #SciPol #SciencePolicy01 May 2025 14:29 +0000at://did:plc:uze5okvasclvfsa474f3uct7/app.bsky.feed.post/3lo4jiethdc27https://bsky.app/profile/sciencecenters.bsky.social/post/3lnxeegjuac2jThanks to those who have already submitted nominations for ASTC’s Roy L. Shafer Leading Edge Awards. If you haven’t done so yet, there’s still time to lift up achievements that exemplify the best of our field. Nominations close on Monday, May 5, 2025. www.astc.org/awards https://www.astc.org/awards29 Apr 2025 13:14 +0000at://did:plc:uze5okvasclvfsa474f3uct7/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnxeegjuac2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/sciencecenters.bsky.social/post/3lmicmyg66s2hNominations are open for ASTC’s Roy L. Shafer Leading Edge Awards. During these uncertain times, it’s important to celebrate achievements in our field—so we look forward to receiving nominations that will inspire and uplift us with reminders about the importance of our work. www.astc.org/awards https://www.astc.org/awards10 Apr 2025 20:08 +0000at://did:plc:uze5okvasclvfsa474f3uct7/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmicmyg66s2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/sciencecenters.bsky.social/post/3lmaain47ik2hCongratulations to the 24 groups of early career researchers who are receiving 2024–2025 Civic Engagement Microgrants from @researchamerica.bsky.social. The program provides up to $4,000 to support innovative science outreach initiatives. https://www.researchamerica.org/civic-science/microgrants/2024-2025-microgrant-recipients/07 Apr 2025 15:08 +0000at://did:plc:uze5okvasclvfsa474f3uct7/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmaain47ik2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/sciencecenters.bsky.social/post/3llytmxscdc2hThe Corning Museum of Glass has announced that Karol Wight, the museum’s President and Executive Director, will retire pending the completion of a search for her successor. https://press.cmog.org/2025/karol-wight-retire-president-executive-director04 Apr 2025 16:30 +0000at://did:plc:uze5okvasclvfsa474f3uct7/app.bsky.feed.post/3llytmxscdc2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/sciencecenters.bsky.social/post/3llr4mzsngs2hThe potential loss of awarded grant funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services would hurt the ability of Discovery Center at Murfree Spring to serve students and educators across Tennessee, especially in rural areas. https://www.newschannel5.com/news/federal-cuts-threaten-funding-for-learning-opportunities-in-tennessee01 Apr 2025 14:49 +0000at://did:plc:uze5okvasclvfsa474f3uct7/app.bsky.feed.post/3llr4mzsngs2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/sciencecenters.bsky.social/post/3llr2eityck2hASTC was honored to celebrate the groundbreaking for the Northern Virginia Science Center yesterday morning in the Kincora community of Loudoun County, Virginia.01 Apr 2025 14:09 +0000at://did:plc:uze5okvasclvfsa474f3uct7/app.bsky.feed.post/3llr2eityck2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/sciencecenters.bsky.social/post/3llphjluznc2hEmployees from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) have been placed on administrative leave, effective today. Staff access to IMLS systems and offices, including email, has also been suspended. https://www.astc.org/issues-policy-and-advocacy/imls-staff-put-on-administrative-leave/31 Mar 2025 22:59 +0000at://did:plc:uze5okvasclvfsa474f3uct7/app.bsky.feed.post/3llphjluznc2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/sciencecenters.bsky.social/post/3ll5rxbwqgc24Congrats to @bellmuseum.bsky.social for being honored with the Impact Goals Award from @arisimpacts.bsky.social. The museum was recognized for Solution Studio, recurring makerspace that showcases current science from U of Minnesota and the researchers who conduct it. https://www.astc.org/science-and-technology-center-and-museum-stories/bell-museum-honored-with-aris-impact-goals-award/24 Mar 2025 22:18 +0000at://did:plc:uze5okvasclvfsa474f3uct7/app.bsky.feed.post/3ll5rxbwqgc24https://bsky.app/profile/sciencecenters.bsky.social/post/3lkqzyneszu2kThe Government of Canada and Science North have announced an of up to $20M to build a new net-zero science centre in Thunder Bay. Expected to reach 67,500 people annually, the new centre will offer high-quality cultural, recreational, and science-based experiences. https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/03/government-of-canada-commits-up-to-20-million-to-support-community-infrastructure-in-thunder-bay.html19 Mar 2025 20:37 +0000at://did:plc:uze5okvasclvfsa474f3uct7/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkqzyneszu2khttps://bsky.app/profile/sciencecenters.bsky.social/post/3lkqn7p4b5e2kiNaturalist and ASTC recently launched a partnership to support the use of @inaturalist.bsky.social in science centers and museums in ways that contribute to a culture of hope and action for planetary health. https://www.astc.org/conference-event/astc-inaturalist-information-session/19 Mar 2025 16:48 +0000at://did:plc:uze5okvasclvfsa474f3uct7/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkqn7p4b5e2khttps://bsky.app/profile/sciencecenters.bsky.social/post/3lklkirag7s2kIn the wake of Friday’s Executive Order that could dramatically impact IMLS, ASTC encourages all who support museums and libraries to contact their elected representatives at the state and federal levels. https://www.astc.org/issues-policy-and-advocacy/speak-up-for-museums-and-science-centers/ 1/517 Mar 2025 16:16 +0000at://did:plc:uze5okvasclvfsa474f3uct7/app.bsky.feed.post/3lklkirag7s2khttps://bsky.app/profile/sciencecenters.bsky.social/post/3lkjnlh2khc2kThree ASTC members have had spaces named to TIME magazine’s list of The World’s Greatest Places of 2025. We can’t wait to visit! Corning Museum of Glass for The Studio Lowell Observatory for the Marley Foundation Astronomy Discovery Center @nhm.org for NHM Commons https://www.astc.org/astc-dimensions/astc-members-named-to-times-list-of-worlds-greatest-places-of-2025/16 Mar 2025 22:06 +0000at://did:plc:uze5okvasclvfsa474f3uct7/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkjnlh2khc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/sciencecenters.bsky.social/post/3lke6wf2usk2kThis week, the ASTC Board of Directors met to discuss the needs and opportunities for our field and begin mapping out our next 3-year strategy to meet this moment. Thank you to board member the team at Universum for hosting us in Mexico City for these critical conversations.14 Mar 2025 18:01 +0000at://did:plc:uze5okvasclvfsa474f3uct7/app.bsky.feed.post/3lke6wf2usk2khttps://bsky.app/profile/sciencecenters.bsky.social/post/3lkdqoyz2oc2kWishing everyone a Happy #PiDay 2025! This annual event, which got its start at the @exploratorium.bsky.social in 1988, is also ASTC’s 52nd birthday. Looking forward to celebrating all things math!14 Mar 2025 13:46 +0000at://did:plc:uze5okvasclvfsa474f3uct7/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkdqoyz2oc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/sciencecenters.bsky.social/post/3lkbalg35ac22The American Alliance of Museums is hosting a free webinar TODAY at 2:00 p.m. ET on “Censorship and Self-censorship in Museums.” The conversation will examine recent incidents, the forces driving them, and the implications for artistic and curatorial freedom. https://www.aam-us.org/event/censorship-and-self-censorship-in-museums/13 Mar 2025 13:52 +0000at://did:plc:uze5okvasclvfsa474f3uct7/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkbalg35ac22https://bsky.app/profile/sciencecenters.bsky.social/post/3lk6q7yc3n222Congratulations to the high school seniors who were honored last night with awards in the 2025 Regeneron Science Talent Search! https://www.societyforscience.org/press-release/regeneron-sts-top-awards-2025/12 Mar 2025 13:54 +0000at://did:plc:uze5okvasclvfsa474f3uct7/app.bsky.feed.post/3lk6q7yc3n222https://bsky.app/profile/sciencecenters.bsky.social/post/3lk2g257e5s22In late February, about 50 reps of ASTC-member orgs were among the more than 350 individuals who gathered in Washington, D.C. for #MuseumsAdvocacy Day 2025. Our field spoke w/one voice about the essential value of museums to Members of Congress and their staff. https://www.astc.org/issues-policy-and-advocacy/advocates-make-the-case-during-museums-advocacy-day/10 Mar 2025 20:41 +0000at://did:plc:uze5okvasclvfsa474f3uct7/app.bsky.feed.post/3lk2g257e5s22https://bsky.app/profile/sciencecenters.bsky.social/post/3ljlzpymyw222The Gulf Research Program at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine—in partnership with @noaa.gov’s Environmental Literacy Program—is seeking applications for the Environmental Literacy for Community Resilience program. https://www.astc.org/issues-policy-and-advocacy/funding-opportunity-environmental-literacy-for-community-resilience/05 Mar 2025 03:24 +0000at://did:plc:uze5okvasclvfsa474f3uct7/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljlzpymyw222https://bsky.app/profile/sciencecenters.bsky.social/post/3lji6ufhvxk2hMichelle Larson, who served more than 12 years as the President and CEO of Adler Planetarium in Chicago, is departing to become the 19th President of Clarkson University. Thanks for all you’ve contributed to our field! https://www.adlerplanetarium.org/blog/a-farewell-message-from-adlers-president-ceo-michelle-larson/03 Mar 2025 14:45 +0000at://did:plc:uze5okvasclvfsa474f3uct7/app.bsky.feed.post/3lji6ufhvxk2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/sciencecenters.bsky.social/post/3lj4akfdzzk2hTERC has announced that Christine Reich will join as President, effective July 1. She is currently CEO and Senior Research Officer at Knology and previously served in a number of positions—including as Chief Learning Officer—at @museumofscience.bsky.social. https://www.terc.edu/news/terc-announces-christine-reich-as-new-president/26 Feb 2025 20:43 +0000at://did:plc:uze5okvasclvfsa474f3uct7/app.bsky.feed.post/3lj4akfdzzk2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/sciencecenters.bsky.social/post/3lj3qctn4ms2qExciting news from North Carolina. Discovery Place and the Town of Matthews announced plans to bring a new Discovery Place Kids museum to Matthews. The town will provide the building, and Discovery Place will operate the museum. https://discoveryplacemuseums.org/about/press/press-releases/town-of-matthews-and-discovery-place-announce-plans-for-new-childrens-museum/26 Feb 2025 15:53 +0000at://did:plc:uze5okvasclvfsa474f3uct7/app.bsky.feed.post/3lj3qctn4ms2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/sciencecenters.bsky.social/post/3lfxl6rec7c2lJust three more days to submit your session proposal for the #ASTC2025 Annual Conference. We welcome your ideas for sessions on any topic relevant to science centers and museums and the broader fields of informal science learning and public engagement with science.17 Jan 2025 19:55 +0000at://did:plc:uze5okvasclvfsa474f3uct7/app.bsky.feed.post/3lfxl6rec7c2l