Full Schedule

4:00 PM – 5:30 PM US CDT

Early Badge Pickup

Location: Gate 3 Lobby

8:00 AM – 6:30 PM US CDT

Registration

Location: Gate 3 Lobby

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM US CDT

Building Bridges to the Future: Grow Your Leadership Effectiveness Through Expert and Peer Conversations

Location: S102D

Session Leader: – Trautmann & Associates

Presenter: – Michigan Science Center

Presenter: – Discovery Place

Leadership and Direction

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM US CDT

Digital Immersive Spaces for Deepening Guest Engagement

Location: Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

Session Leader: – Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

Presenter: – Supply and Demand

Presenter: – TELUS Spark

Facility and Exhibit Design

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM US CDT

From Page to Play: Storybooks as Starting Points for Creative Coding in Community

Location: S103A

Session Leader: – Exploratorium

Presenter: – Exploratorium

Presenter: – Lifelong Kindergarten

Presenter: – University of Colorado, Boulder

Education and Events

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM US CDT

Human-Centered AI: Developing Programs for Fostering Agency, Creativity, and Connection

Location: S103BC

Session Leader: – New York Hall of Science

Presenter: – New York Hall of Science

Presenter: – Oakland Museum of California

Presenter: – Digital Promise

Presenter: – The Tech Interactive

Presenter: – TERC

Presenter: – Sesame Workshop

Audience, Diversity, and Inclusion

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM US CDT

IF/THEN® Champions Network: Gain Resources, Share Ideas, and Make an Impact!

Location: International Museum of Surgical Science

Session Leader: – National Girls Collaborative Project

Presenter: – National Girls Collaborative Project

Presenter: – Institute of Museum and Library Services

Presenter: – National Girls Collaborative Project

Audience, Diversity, and Inclusion

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM US CDT

Imagining Our Shared, Sustainable Future: Building Capacity to Imagine, Articulate, and Inspire

Location: S102A

Session Leader: – Association of Science and Technology Centers

Presenter: – Association of Science and Technology Centers

Education and Events

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM US CDT

Re-Making Archeology: Studying the Past Through Engineering and Making

Location: Field Museum

Session Leader: – Field Museum

Education and Events

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM US CDT

Transformative Change Toward Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access: Tools and Frameworks from iPAGE 2.0

Location: S103D

Session Leader: – Science Museum of Minnesota

Presenter: – Garibay Group

Presenter: – Discovery Place

Presenter: – Louisiana Children's Museum

Audience, Diversity, and Inclusion

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM US CDT

Make_X: Engaging the Creativity of the Individual and Unlocking the Potential of a Community

Location: Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

Session Leader: – Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

Presenter: – Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

Trends and Innovation

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM US CDT

NEON: National Education Outreach Network

Location: S101AB

Session Leader: – McWane Science Center

Presenter: – Science Museum Oklahoma

Presenter: – COSI

Presenter: – Pensacola MESS Hall

Education and Events

2:00 PM – 6:00 PM US CDT

Evaluation and Educator Leadership in Museum Makerspaces

Location: S103BC

Session Leader: – University of Wisconsin-Madison

Presenter: – Indiana University

Presenter: – The Tech Interactive

Presenter: – Scott Family Amazeum

Presenter: – Indiana University

Presenter:

Presenter: – University of Wisconsin-Madison

Education and Events

2:00 PM – 6:00 PM US CDT

Exploring and Planning for Digital Immersive Exhibits at Your Museum

Location: S102BC

Session Leader: – Museum of Science, Boston

Presenter: – Museum of Science, Boston

Presenter: – The Tech Interactive

Presenter: – Exploratorium

Presenter: – TELUS Spark

Facility and Exhibit Design

2:00 PM – 6:00 PM US CDT

Fo(u)r (H)our BIPOC Space: Code-Switching Not Required

Location: S103D

Session Leader: – Science Museum of Minnesota

Presenter: – Association of Science and Technology Centers

Presenter: – Oregon Museum of Science and Industry

Presenter: – Science Museum of Minnesota

Presenter: – Exploratorium

Presenter:

Organizational Culture and Workforce

2:00 PM – 6:00 PM US CDT

Foundations of the Next Generation Science Standards and Sensemaking for Museum Professionals

Location: S102D

Session Leader: – Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

Presenter: – Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

Education and Events

2:00 PM – 6:00 PM US CDT

Health in Space: A Local and International Collaboration at the International Museum of Surgical Science

Location: International Museum of Surgical Science

Session Leader: – International Museum of Surgical Science

Presenter: – Japanese Culture Center of Chicago

Presenter: – Encurate

Community and Partnerships

2:00 PM – 6:00 PM US CDT

Learn About, Reflect On, and Plan Reciprocal Community Partnerships and Authentic STEM Learning Experiences

Location: S103A

Session Leader: – Arizona State University

Presenter: – Museum of Science, Boston

Presenter: – Sciencenter

Community and Partnerships

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM US CDT

NASA Team III PI Meet-Up

Location: S102A

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM US CDT

Navigation and Networking Gathering Event

Location: Gate 2 Lobby

7:00 PM – 10:00 PM US CDT

An Evening of Inspiration at Griffin MSI

Location: Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

7:30 AM – 5:30 PM US CDT

Registration

Location: Gate 3 Lobby

8:30 AM – 9:00 AM US CDT

Meet and Greet Breakfast

Location: Prefunction S100

9:00 AM – 11:00 AM US CDT

Opening Plenary

Location: S100-Grand Ballroom

Keynote Speaker:

Moderator:

11:00 AM – 6:00 PM US CDT

Exhibit Hall Open

Location: Hall C1

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM US CDT

Day One: Poster Palooza and Planetary Health Action Fair in the Exhibit Hall

Location: Hall C1

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM US CDT

A Framework and Reflection for Play-Based STEM Engagement at Exhibits for Young Children

Location: Hall C1

Presenter: – Association of Children's Museums

Presenter: – Explora

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM US CDT

Attracting Exhibition Visitors with 4-Foot Walking Robots

Location: Hall C1

Presenter: – National Science Museum of Korea

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM US CDT

Black Leadership in Automobility

Location: Hall C1

Presenter: – Automotive Hall of Fame

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM US CDT

Building Insights Through Observation: An Arts-Based Model for Building STEM Data Literacy

Location: Hall C1

Presenter: – J. Sickler Consulting

Presenter: – Nurture Nature Center

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM US CDT

Co-Developing Inclusive Resources Supporting the Participation of All Children in Tinkering Activities

Location: Hall C1

Presenter: – Canada Science and Technology Museum

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM US CDT

Color by Number: Engaging Diverse Public Audiences in the Creation of Data-Driven Art

Location: Hall C1

Presenter: – CU Science Discovery

Presenter: – University of Colorado, Boulder

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM US CDT

Creating an Exhibition with Domestic Wood with Consideration for the Environment

Location: Hall C1

Presenter: – Miraikan - The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM US CDT

Creating High Energy Physics Experiments for the Classroom

Location: Hall C1

Presenter: – Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM US CDT

Culture Shift: Building a Community of Evaluative Practice

Location: Hall C1

Presenter: – Carnegie Science Center

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM US CDT

Designing for Diversity and Inclusion in Internships

Location: Hall C1

Presenter: – Field Museum

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM US CDT

Exhibition of a Life-Size Nuri Rocket(KSLV-II) Model With Standing Operation

Location: Hall C1

Presenter: – National Science Museum of Korea

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM US CDT

Empowering Alumni: How to Maintain Relationships with and Harness the Power of Your Alumni Network

Location: Hall C1

Presenter: – University of Texas - GeoFORCE

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM US CDT

Empowering Organizations to Develop Ongoing Training to Support Staff Autonomy, Confidence, & Retention

Location: Hall C1

Presenter: – The Tech Interactive

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM US CDT

Engage, Inspire, Connect: Harnessing the Power of Digital Content

Location: Hall C1

Presenter: – Field Museum

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM US CDT

Evaluating the Use of STEM Integration Within Field Trip Lessons at Science Museums

Location: Hall C1

Presenter: – Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM US CDT

Everyone's Space: How NASA's Universe of Learning Makes Astronomy Relevant

Location: Hall C1

Presenter: – Space Telescope Science Institute

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM US CDT

Integrating Gamification and Narrative Design in Museums: Transforming Visitor Engagement and Learning

Location: Hall C1

Presenter:

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM US CDT

FREE Federal STEM Education Resources: Where Can I Find Them?

Location: Hall C1

Presenter: – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Development

Presenter: – NOAA

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM US CDT

From Deep Space to the Deep Sea: Incorporating Current Research into Education and Exhibit Programs

Location: Hall C1

Presenter: – California Science Center

Presenter: – Space Foundation Discovery Center

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM US CDT

Funding Frontiers: Leveraging Public Policy and Funding Opportunities at Every Level—Local, State, and Federal

Location: Hall C1

Presenter: – COSI

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM US CDT

Models for Climate Change Learning Through Plant Science At Botanic Gardens

Location: Hall C1

Presenter: – United States Botanic Garden

Presenter: – Reiman Gardens, Iowa State University

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM US CDT

How to Prepare for the Next Pandemic: Learn Scientific Perspectives by Experiencing Basic Life-Science Experiments

Location: Hall C1

Presenter: – Miraikan - The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM US CDT

Improving Mental Health for Underserved Families Through Community Connections and the Power of Play

Location: Hall C1

Presenter: – Muse Knoxville

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM US CDT

Inspired by Nature to You: The Value of Education Collections

Location: Hall C1

Presenter: – San Diego Natural History Museum

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM US CDT

Instrument Development: Effects of OST Experiences on Racially & Ethnically Minoritized Youths' STEM Career Interest

Location: Hall C1

Presenter: – Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM US CDT

Integrating STEM and Literature Initiative

Location: Hall C1

Presenter: – Asheville Museum of Science

Presenter: – Buncombe County Schools

Presenter: – Asheville Museum of Science

Presenter:

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM US CDT

Is It Real? Object-Based Science Learning in Elementary Classrooms: Museum-School Connections

Location: Hall C1

Presenter: – University of British Columbia

Presenter: – Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum of the Chicago Academy of Sciences

Presenter: – The Field Museum

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM US CDT

Leveraging Community Expertise to Advance Sustainability Goals

Location: Hall C1

Presenter: – The Children's Museum of Indianapolis

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM US CDT

Leveraging Observation: Live Assessment During an Informal Science Learning Experience

Location: Hall C1

Presenter: – Gulf of Maine Research Institute

11:45 AM – 12:05 PM US CDT

Stage Show: Imagine Exhibitions: Food: Science, Culture and Cuisine – come learn about the Chemistry of Cooking

Location: Exhibit Hall: Stage

12:15 PM – 1:15 PM US CDT

Code-switching Not Required Lunch Networking

Location: Exhibit Hall: The Connector

12:15 PM – 1:15 PM US CDT

Lunch in the Exhibit Hall

Location: Hall C1

12:30 PM – 12:50 PM US CDT

Stage Show: WeFlip: Acrobatic Science by WeFlip Entertainment

Location: Exhibit Hall: Stage

12:30 PM – 1:15 PM US CDT

Seeding Action Meet-Up

Location: Exhibit Hall: The Gathering Spot

1:30 PM – 1:45 PM US CDT

2175: A Youth-Created XR Game About Climate Futures

Location: Exhibit Hall: Stage

Session Leader: – Arizona State University

Education and Events

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM US CDT

Addressing Community Priorities through Civic Engagement & Policymaking

Location: S103A

Session Leader: – Association of Science and Technology Centers

Presenter: – American Geophysical Union

Presenter: – Cable Natural History Museum

Community and Partnerships

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM US CDT

AI ASAP: How to Amplify Existing Hands-On Activities to Start Sharing AI Concepts with Learners

Location: S103D

Session Leader: – Arizona State University

Presenter: – Arizona State University

Presenter: – Children's Creativity Museum

Presenter: – Children's Museum of Houston

Presenter: – Space Science Institute

Education and Events

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM US CDT

Bringing Informal STEM to Children from Underrepresented Groups Through Museum-Research Partnerships

Location: S103BC

Session Leader: – Children's Museum of Houston

Presenter: – Children's Learning Institute, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Presenter: – YES Prep Southeast Elementary

Presenter: – UTHealth, Children's Learning Institute

Presenter: – Loyola University Chicago

Presenter: – Kent State University

Presenter: – Cincinatti Museum Center

Presenter:

Community and Partnerships

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM US CDT

Cambio Ahead: Insights on How a Change Towards Equity Is a Change for Museums’ Future

Location: S102D

Session Leader: – Exploratorium

Presenter: – The Discovery

Presenter: – Space Center Houston

Presenter: – Museum of Science, Boston

Audience, Diversity, and Inclusion

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM US CDT

Four White Men Reflect on DEI

Location: S102BC

Session Leader: – International Centre for Life

Presenter: – Eugene Science Center

Presenter: – The Bakken Museum

Presenter: – Exploratorium

Audience, Diversity, and Inclusion

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM US CDT

Lightning Session: Natural History

Location: S106B

Presenter: – North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

Presenter: – Florida Museum of Natural HIstory

Presenter: – Carnegie Museum of Natural History

Presenter: – The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University

Lightning Session

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM US CDT

Mistakes WILL BE Made: Balancing Success, Failure, and Opportunity Cost in Experience Design and Beyond

Location: S105BC

Session Leader: – Michigan Science Center

Presenter: – Arizona Science Center

Presenter: – New York Hall of Science

Presenter: – Chabot Space & Science Center

Facility and Exhibit Design

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM US CDT

Planetary Health Efforts, Challenges, and Priorities: Insights from Seeding Action’s Institutional Self-Assessment

Location: S102A

Session Leader: – Association of Science and Technology Centers

Presenter: – Association of Science and Technology Centers

Trends and Innovation

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM US CDT

Robots to the Rescue: Leveraging AI-Driven Tools for Nonprofit Marketing & Fundraising

Location: S105D

Session Leader: – Big Sea

Operations and Development

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM US CDT

The Value and Values of Communities of Practice: Designing for Inclusion, Challenge, and Vulnerability

Location: S106A

Session Leader: – Sciencenter

Presenter: – The Forum for Youth Investment

Presenter: – Arizona Science Center

Presenter: – Space Telescope Science Institute

Presenter: – Association of Science and Technology Centers

Organizational Culture and Workforce

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM US CDT

Which Comes First? The Concept Deck or the Money? Tips for Hatching Your Capital Project

Location: S105A

Session Leader: – Museum EXP

Presenter: – Oregon Museum of Science and Industry

Presenter: – The Children's Museum of Indianapolis

Presenter: – Glazer Children's Museum

Presenter: – The Strong, National Museum of Play

Presenter:

Facility and Exhibit Design

1:50 PM – 2:05 PM US CDT

Airborne Interactive: Elevating the Museum Experience with Spatial Computing

Location: Exhibit Hall: Stage

Presenter:

Session Leader: – AYR Immersive

Facility and Exhibit Design

2:10 PM – 2:25 PM US CDT

Astronomy Activities for Neurodiverse Youth

Location: Exhibit Hall: Stage

Session Leader: – Education Development Center

Presenter: – New York Hall of Science

Audience, Diversity, and Inclusion

2:45 PM – 3:00 PM US CDT

Dinosaurs Will Always Be Awesome (¡Y Accesibles Para Todos!)

Location: Exhibit Hall: Stage

Session Leader: – Dinosaurs Will Always Be Awesome (DWABA Inc.)

Presenter: – Dinosaurs Will Always Be Awesome (DWABA Inc.)

Education and Events

2:45 PM – 3:45 PM US CDT

"Be proud!": Exhibit Design Guidance from Youth with Learning Disabilities

Location: S102D

Session Leader: – Museum of Science, Boston

Presenter: – Museum of Science, Boston

Presenter: – Rochester Museum & Science Center

Presenter: – University of Rochester

Presenter: – EdTogether Inc.

Audience, Diversity, and Inclusion

2:45 PM – 3:45 PM US CDT

A Cornucopia of Stories About and Resources for Early Childhood Exhibits and Programs

Location: S105D

Session Leader: – Punt Consulting Group

Presenter: – The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University

Presenter: – Oregon Museum of Science and Industry

Presenter: – International Centre for Life

Presenter: – Science Center of Iowa

Presenter: – Watson Creative Consulting

Presenter:

Trends and Innovation

2:45 PM – 3:45 PM US CDT

Collective Futures: Reimagining Museums and Science Centers in Partnership with Indigenous Youth

Location: S103A

Session Leader: – American Museum of Natural History

Presenter: – The Lawrence Hall of Science

Presenter: – Oregon Museum of Science and Industry

Presenter: – Chachalu Museum & Cultural Center

Presenter: – Cafe Ohlone

Presenter: – Native American Youth and Family Center

Community and Partnerships

2:45 PM – 3:45 PM US CDT

Inspiring Hope and Action for Planetary Health: Insights from Seeding Action and Caretakers of Wonder

Location: S103D

Session Leader: – Association of Science and Technology Centers

Presenter: – Association of Science and Technology Centers

Presenter: – Madison Children’s Museum

Presenter:

Education and Events

2:45 PM – 3:45 PM US CDT

Data-Driven Inquiry with Digitized Specimens: Exploring Methods and Strategies for Learning with Natural History Collections

Location: S105A

Session Leader: – Natural History Museum of Utah

Presenter: – Natural History Museum of Utah

Presenter: – University of Utah

Education and Events

2:45 PM – 3:45 PM US CDT

Discussion as a Method to Advance DEAI Efforts

Location: S102BC

Session Leader: – The Bakken Museum

Presenter: – Science Museum of Minnesota

Presenter: – Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh

Presenter: – NC Museum of Natural Sciences

Audience, Diversity, and Inclusion

2:45 PM – 3:45 PM US CDT

Keeping It Local: Advocating for Your Needs at the Local and State Levels

Location: S103BC

Session Leader: – Association of Science and Technology Centers

Presenter: – Discovery Center at Murfree Spring

Presenter: – Museum of Science

Presenter: – Mayborn Museum

Presenter: – Bay Area Discovery Museum

Community and Partnerships

2:45 PM – 3:45 PM US CDT

Lightning Session: Teachers and Schools

Location: S106B

Presenter: – American Museum of Natural History

Presenter: – Smithsonian Science Education Center

Presenter: – Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

Presenter: – Discover Center Collective

Lightning Session

2:45 PM – 3:45 PM US CDT

Playful Leadership: Making Space for Focus AND Fun in Challenging Work Environments

Location: S105BC

Session Leader: – Michigan Science Center

Presenter: – Children's Creativity Museum

Presenter: – Louisiana Children's Museum

Leadership and Direction

2:45 PM – 3:45 PM US CDT

Succession Planning Workshop for Managers: Building a Diverse, Future-Ready Talent Pool of Candidates

Location: S101AB

Session Leader: – Association of Science and Technology Centers

Presenter: – American Museum of Natural History

Presenter: – Canadian Association of Science Centres

Presenter: – New York Hall of Science

Leadership and Direction

2:45 PM – 3:45 PM US CDT

The Longevity Blueprint: Exploring Experiential Depreciation and the Total Cost of Ownership of Exhibits

Location: S102A

Session Leader: – BRIDGEWATER STUDIO

Presenter: – Museum EXP

Presenter: – BRIDGEWATER STUDIO

Presenter: – Museum of Science, Boston

Facility and Exhibit Design

2:45 PM – 3:45 PM US CDT

The Opportunity To Start From (Almost) Scratch: What Would You Do?

Location: S106A

Session Leader: – Ontario Science Centre

Presenter: – Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science

Presenter: – Museum of the Future

Trends and Innovation

3:05 PM – 3:20 PM US CDT

Escape the Backpack, Explore the Natural History Museum in a New Way!

Location: Exhibit Hall: Stage

Session Leader: – University of Kansas Natural History Museum

Presenter: – University of California Museum of Paleontology

Education and Events

3:25 PM – 3:40 PM US CDT

Europa Prime: A STEM-Based Virtual Reality (VR) Experience and Other Digital Assets Co-Designed for Accessibility

Location: Exhibit Hall: Stage

Session Leader: – TERC

Audience, Diversity, and Inclusion

3:45 PM – 4:00 PM US CDT

Coffee Break

Location: Gate 2 Lobby

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM US CDT

Designing Exhibits About AI: Reflections, Challenges, and Opportunities

Location: S103BC

Session Leader: – The Lawrence Hall of Science

Presenter: – The Lawrence Hall of Science

Presenter: – Northwestern University

Presenter: – Museum of Science, Boston

Presenter: – MIT Museum

Education and Events

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM US CDT

Diversity and Inclusion in STEM Through Stories, Music, and Art

Location: S103D

Session Leader: – NASA

Education and Events

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM US CDT

Exploring Culturally Sustaining STEM Partnerships: A Year-Long Workshop Series

Location: S102D

Session Leader: – Adler Planetarium

Presenter: – Boston University

Presenter: – Adler Planetarium

Presenter: – Shedd Aquarium

Community and Partnerships

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM US CDT

Exploring U.S. Federal Funding Opportunities

Location: S105BC

Session Leader: – Association of Science and Technology Centers

Presenter: – National Endowment for the Humanities

Presenter: – National Institutes of Health

Presenter: – National Science Foundation

Presenter:

Presenter: – NASA

Presenter: – Institute of Museum and Library Services

Operations and Development

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM US CDT

Got Diversity? What’s Next?

Location: S102A

Session Leader: – Children's Creativity Museum

Presenter: – Institute of Museum and Library Services

Presenter: – The Franklin Institute

Presenter:

Audience, Diversity, and Inclusion

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM US CDT

Learning from Adventure Playgrounds: Creating Safe Spaces for Risky Play in a Variety of Venues

Location: S105A

Presenter: – Hands On! Studio

Presenter: – Blue Rhino Design

Presenter: – TELUS Spark

Presenter: – Creative Machines Inc.

Presenter: – Bienenstock

Presenter: – Bisbee Science Lab

Presenter: – Junkyard Social Club

Facility and Exhibit Design

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM US CDT

Leveraging Partnerships for Research and Learning at Two U.S. Fossil Sites

Location: S103A

Session Leader: – Hands On! Discovery Center

Presenter: – Mayborn Museum

Presenter: – ETSU Center of Excellence in Paleontology

Presenter: – Waco Mammoth National Monument

Community and Partnerships

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM US CDT

Lightning Session: Learning Through Evaluation

Location: S106B

Presenter: – Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

Presenter: – American Museum of Natural History

Presenter: – J. Sickler Consulting

Presenter: – Natural History Museum of Utah

Presenter: – Carnegie Science Center

Lightning Session

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM US CDT

Making Space to Explore Mental Health & Humanity Content in Your Science Center

Location: S102BC

Session Leader: – Roto

Presenter: – Discovery Place

Presenter: – Kentucky Science Center

Presenter: – SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity (MOSAC)

Presenter: – Blue Rhino Design

Audience, Diversity, and Inclusion

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM US CDT

Swipe Right on Research Practitioner Partnerships: How to Find "The One" for You

Location: S106A

Presenter: – Ohio University

Session Leader: – University of Wisconsin-Madison

Presenter: – University of California, Santa Barbara

Presenter: – Science Museum of Minnesota

Trends and Innovation

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM US CDT

The Challenges of Science Museums in Latin America

Location: S105D

Session Leader: – Brazilian Institute of Public Communication of Science and Technology

Presenter:

Trends and Innovation

4:20 PM – 4:35 PM US CDT

Scissors to Power Drills: Empowering Young Children Through Tool Use

Location: Exhibit Hall: Stage

Session Leader: – Chicago Children's Museum

Presenter: – Chicago Children's Museum

Education and Events

4:40 PM – 4:55 PM US CDT

Supporting Young Learners with Brain Science

Location: Exhibit Hall: Stage

Session Leader: – Institute for Learning and Brain Science

Education and Events

5:15 PM – 6:00 PM US CDT

Gateway to Chicago Social in the Exhibit Hall

Location: Hall C1

6:00 PM – 11:00 PM US CDT

Explore Chicago Activities

Location: Offsite

8:00 AM – 5:30 PM US CDT

Registration

Location: Gate 3 Lobby

9:00 AM – 9:30 AM US CDT

Conference and Awards Committee Info Meet-Up

Location: ASTC Community Hub

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM US CDT

NASA 1:1 Meet-Up

Location: Exhibit Hall: The Gathering Spot

9:00 AM – 11:00 AM US CDT

Breakfast and Activities in the Exhibit Hall

Location: Hall C1

9:00 AM – 11:00 AM US CDT

Exhibit Hall Open

Location: Hall C1

9:15 AM – 9:35 AM US CDT

Stage Show: World Science Centers Initiatives for Ukraine

Location: Exhibit Hall: Stage

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM US CDT

Voya STEM Futures Networking

Location: S106A

10:00 AM – 10:20 AM US CDT

Stage Show: Embracing Digital Immersive Technologies in Science Centers: The Future of Learning

Location: Exhibit Hall: Stage

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM US CDT

Data Dialogues: ASTC's Annual Statistics Survey

Location: Exhibit Hall: The Connector

10:00 AM – 10:45 AM US CDT

Meet & Greet with REVISE

Location: Exhibit Hall: The Gathering Spot

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM US CDT

DJs, Drinks, and Dialogue: How Natural History Museums Are Inspiring Adults to Become Environmental Stewards

Location: S103BC

Session Leader: – Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County

Presenter: – Field Museum

Presenter: – American Museum of Natural History

Education and Events

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM US CDT

Elevating the Youth: Co-Designing Exhibits, Programs and Teaching Models with Teens

Location: S103D

Session Leader: – KID Museum

Presenter: – Bisbee Science Lab

Presenter: – KID Museum

Presenter: – New York Hall of Science

Education and Events

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM US CDT

Every Moment Matters: Elevating Guest Experiences for Relationship and Revenue Growth

Location: S105BC

Session Leader: – Scott Family Amazeum

Presenter: – TELUS Spark

Presenter: – Scott Family Amazeum

Operations and Development

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM US CDT

From Passion to Impact: Women Leading in Science Engagement

Location: S101AB

Presenter: – Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County

Presenter: – Adler Planetarium

Presenter:

Presenter: – Oregon Museum of Science and Industry

Leadership and Direction

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM US CDT

Global Perspectives of Outdoor Science Parks: Benefiting from What We Learned over 25 Years!

Location: S105A

Session Leader: – Schwartz/Reisman Science Education Centers, Weizmann Institute of Science

Presenter: – Copernicus Science Center

Presenter: – The Davidson Institute of Science Education

Presenter: – Swiss Science Center Technorama

Presenter:

Presenter: – Heureka, the Finnish Science Centre

Facility and Exhibit Design

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM US CDT

Building Capacity for Program Design: Utilizing Logic Models in the Voya STEM Futures Program

Location: S106A

Session Leader: – Association of Science and Technology Centers

Presenter: – Kera Collective

Presenter: – Fleet Science Center

Presenter:

Education and Events

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM US CDT

Lightning Session: Teens and Youth Engagement

Location: S106B

Presenter: – Wildlife Conservation Society, Bronx Zoo

Presenter: – Afterschool Alliance

Presenter: – Natural History Museum of Utah

Presenter: – Great Lakes Science Center

Presenter: – Science Museum of Minnesota

Presenter: – Adler Planetarium

Presenter: – California Academy of Sciences

Presenter: – Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

Presenter: – Adler Planetarium

Presenter: – Afterschool Alliance

Presenter: – Natural History Museum of Utah

Presenter: – Adventure Science Center

Presenter: – Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

Lightning Session

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM US CDT

Mirror, Mirror on the Wall; Does This Exhibit Reflect the Community at All?

Location: S102A

Session Leader: – Luci Creative

Presenter: – Carnegie Science Center

Presenter: – Field Museum

Presenter: – The Morton Arboretum

Community and Partnerships

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM US CDT

Navigating Identity: Challenges and Opportunities in Using Terminology for Cultural Groups in Cultural Institutions

Location: S102BC

Session Leader: – Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County

Presenter: – National Museum of African American History & Culture

Presenter: – Evansville African American Museum

Presenter: – Houses of Luv - Live Nation

Presenter: – Carnegie Science Center

Audience, Diversity, and Inclusion

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM US CDT

Not "Just" an Intern: Building Authentic Pathways for Teen Employment Programs

Location: S105D

Session Leader: – California Science Center

Presenter: – Museum of Science, Boston

Presenter: – Science Museum of Minnesota

Presenter: – Arizona Science Center

Organizational Culture and Workforce

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM US CDT

Object Elicitation Interviews: Engaging Youth in Conversations About Their STEM Learning Through Making

Location: S102D

Session Leader: – TERC

Presenter: – TERC

Presenter: – Forge Greensboro

Presenter: – Cesar Chavez Foundation

Audience, Diversity, and Inclusion

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM US CDT

People and Policy: Strategies to Leverage Public Partnerships to Advance Organizational Goals and Museum Priorities

Location: S103A

Session Leader: – COSI

Presenter: – Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

Presenter: – Association of Children's Museums

Presenter: – Madison Children’s Museum

Presenter: – COSI

Community and Partnerships

12:15 PM – 1:45 PM US CDT

Alan J. Friedman Science Center Dialogues Luncheon

Location: S100-Grand Ballroom

Keynote Speaker:

Moderator: – Association of Science and Technology Centers

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM US CDT

Cutting Edge: Meet the People and Projects of the Roy L Shafer Leading Edge Awards

Location: S106A

Session Leader: – McWane Science Center

Trends and Innovation

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM US CDT

Engaging Curiosity: Exploring Best Practices for STEM Camps in Museum Settings

Location: S103BC

Session Leader: – Saint Louis Science Center

Session Leader: – SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity (MOSAC)

Presenter: – Museum of Life and Science

Presenter: – Children's Museum Tucson

Education and Events

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM US CDT

Engaging Scientists with the Public in Natural History Museums

Location: S103D

Session Leader: – Florida Museum of Natural History

Presenter: – Science Museum of Minnesota

Presenter: – Mayborn Museum

Presenter: – Natural History Museum of Utah

Presenter: – Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

Education and Events

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM US CDT

Exhibits² Debates Round²: New Topics, New Teams, Same Shenanigans

Location: S105A

Session Leader: – Oregon Museum of Science and Industry

Presenter: – New York Hall of Science

Presenter: – The DoSeum

Presenter: – Museum of Discovery and Science

Presenter: – Scott Family Amazeum

Presenter: – Museum EXP

Presenter: – Science Museum of Minnesota

Presenter: – Minotaur Mazes

Presenter: – The DoSeum

Presenter: – Science World

Presenter: – Fleet Science Center

Facility and Exhibit Design

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM US CDT

IDEAs at Work: Exploration of Creative Approaches to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility

Location: S105BC

Session Leader: – University of California, Santa Barbara

Presenter: – Muse Knoxville

Presenter: – Sloan Museum and Longway Planetarium

Presenter: – Children's Museum of Pittsburgh

Leadership and Direction

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM US CDT

Leading with the Arts: Centering Arts-Based Methods for Deeper Science Learning

Location: S105D

Presenter: – J. Sickler Consulting

Session Leader: – Nurture Nature Center

Presenter: – Arizona State University

Presenter: – J. Sickler Consulting

Presenter: – American Museum of Natural history

Trends and Innovation

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM US CDT

Lightning Session: Collaboration

Location: S106B

Presenter: – The Lawrence Hall of Science

Presenter: – University of California, Berkeley

Presenter:

Presenter: – Giant Screen Films

Presenter:

Presenter: – Museum of Science & Technology (MOST)

Presenter: – Exploratorium

Presenter: – Museum of Science & Technology (MOST)

Presenter: – Northwestern University

Presenter: – Oregon Museum of Science and Industry

Lightning Session

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM US CDT

Museums and Health Education: Connecting Science, Community, and Culture

Location: S103A

Session Leader: – The Franklin Institute

Presenter: – Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia

Presenter: – The Health Museum

Presenter: – Museum of Science, Boston

Community and Partnerships

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM US CDT

Navigating Methods for Integrating Community Knowledge and Values into Museum Practice

Location: S102D

Session Leader: – New York Hall of Science

Presenter: – New York Hall of Science

Presenter: – The Tech Interactive

Presenter: – Explora

Community and Partnerships

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM US CDT

Recipes for Community: Maintaining Authenticity While Integrating Food and Culture into STEM Activities

Location: S102A

Session Leader: – GrowingGreat

Presenter: – Explora

Presenter: – The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University

Presenter: – Marbles Kids Museum

Audience, Diversity, and Inclusion

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM US CDT

Re-EnVISIONed: Linking Multiple Approaches to Develop More Accessible Experiences for Blind and Low-Vision Visitors

Location: S102BC

Session Leader: – J. Sickler Consulting

Presenter: – Explora

Presenter: – University of Colorado, Boulder

Presenter: – CU Science Discovery

Audience, Diversity, and Inclusion

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM US CDT

Exhibit Hall Open

Location: Hall C1

3:15 PM – 3:35 PM US CDT

Stage Show: Promotions Guy: Retail Responsibly

Location: Exhibit Hall: Stage

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM US CDT

AI Meet-up

Location: Exhibit Hall: The Gathering Spot

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM US CDT

Day Two: Poster Palooza and Planetary Health Action Fair in the Exhibit Hall

Location: Hall C1

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM US CDT

Making a Difference: Using Makerspaces to Create More Accessible STEM Learning Experiences

Location: Hall C1

Presenter: – J. Sickler Consulting

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM US CDT

Mission2Mars: Catalyzing Community Partnerships and Leveraging Content Expertise Connecting the Public with NASA’s Artemis Program

Location: Hall C1

Presenter: – The Franklin Institute

Presenter: – North Dakota’s Gateway to Science

Presenter: – Green Bank Observatory

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM US CDT

More Than a Membership: Advancing STEM Access and Inclusivity for Marginalized Communities Through Subsidized Memberships

Location: Hall C1

Presenter: – Museum of Life and Science

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM US CDT

NASA Resources for You!

Location: Hall C1

Presenter: – NASA

Presenter: – Jet Propulsion Laboratory

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM US CDT

Navigating the New NAGPRA Landscape: A Deep Dive into the 2023 Updates

Location: Hall C1

Presenter: – Lord Cultural Resources

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM US CDT

Past, Present, Future: the Renewal of the the Cité Des Enfants, a Children Gallery

Location: Hall C1

Presenter: – EPPDCSI Universcience

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM US CDT

Putting Results to Work: Today's Applications of Intensive Museum-Based Youth Programs 15–25 Year Follow-Up Results

Location: Hall C1

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM US CDT

Redesigning Sex Ed: Are We Just Doing Less Harm or More Good?

Location: Hall C1

Presenter: – Carnegie Science Center

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM US CDT

Reflecting Forward: Design’s Impact on Inclusive Engagement for Diverse Audience Development

Location: Hall C1

Presenter: – Perkins&Will

Presenter: – Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM US CDT

Reflecting on Co-Creation: Learning from Museum-Community Organization Partnerships Working Together to Develop Locally-Relevant Experiences

Location: Hall C1

Presenter: – Museum of Science, Boston

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM US CDT

Research Quest: Digital Investigations for Scientific Exploration of Museum Collections & Research

Location: Hall C1

Presenter: – Natural History Museum of Utah

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM US CDT

Reviewing the Cultural Roots of STEM Learning: A Interim Update

Location: Hall C1

Presenter: – Exploratorium

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM US CDT

Role Model Strategies: Encouraging Youth to Consider STEM Careers

Location: Hall C1

Presenter: – Twin Cities PBS

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM US CDT

S.H.E. Can Aviation Program

Location: Hall C1

Presenter: – Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM US CDT

Salin Kaalaman Caravan: Breaking Barriers, Shaping Futures

Location: Hall C1

Presenter: – National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippine Science Heritage Center

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM US CDT

Slowing Down to Tune In: The Benefits of Reflective Practice

Location: Hall C1

Presenter: – Wildlife Conservation Society, Bronx Zoo

Presenter: – Long Island Children's Museum

Presenter: – Cleveland Museum of Natural History

Presenter: – New York Hall of Science

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM US CDT

Supporting Teachers to Enrich Science Learning Using Sustained Professional Development Courses

Location: Hall C1

Presenter: – Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM US CDT

The Development of an Internal Evaluation Process at the Center of Science and Industry (COSI)

Location: Hall C1

Presenter: – COSI

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM US CDT

The FAST Table: A New Approach to Developing Timely and Accessible Exhibit Experiences

Location: Hall C1

Presenter: – Museum of Science, Boston

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM US CDT

The Power of Outreach: Using Outreach to Increase Access

Location: Hall C1

Presenter: – Lancaster Science Factory

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM US CDT

Touch and Learn! Life on the ISS Exhibition Tour for the Visually Impaired

Location: Hall C1

Presenter: – Miraikan - The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM US CDT

Using Urban Ecosystems as Classrooms: Empowering Teachers to Connect Students with Local Ecology

Location: Hall C1

Presenter: – Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

Presenter: – Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum of the Chicago Academy of Sciences

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM US CDT

Venomventure: A Pop-Up Escape-Style Game for Families Teaches Foundational Concepts in Evolution

Location: Hall C1

Presenter: – University of California Museum of Paleontology

Presenter: – University of Kansas Natural History Museum

Presenter: – University of California Museum of Paleontology

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM US CDT

Survey Says! Data Insights on Science Engagement Organizations from ASTC's Annual Statistics Survey

Location: Hall C1

Session Leader: – Association of Science and Technology Centers

Presenter: – Museum of Science, Boston

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM US CDT

Network With Top Québec Creative Design Studios

Location: Exhibit Hall: The Connector

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM US CDT

Networking Break in the Exhibit Hall

Location: Hall C1

3:50 PM – 4:10 PM US CDT

Stage Show: Taking Action for the Great Lakes

Location: Exhibit Hall: Stage

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM US CDT

Youth Civic Engagement and STEM Meet-Up

Location: S106B

4:30 PM – 6:00 PM US CDT

IF/THEN® Champions Network Reception

Location: S101AB

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM US CDT

A Night at the Museum: Field Edition

Location: Field Museum

8:00 AM – 1:00 PM US CDT

Registration

Location: Gate 3 Lobby

8:30 AM – 9:00 AM US CDT

Breakfast

Location: Prefunction S100

9:00 AM – 11:00 AM US CDT

Plenary Session and Keynote

Location: S100-Grand Ballroom

Keynote Speaker:

11:15 AM – 12:15 PM US CDT

Going Beyond the Press Release: How to Navigate a Changing Media Landscape

Location: S105D

Session Leader: – Ontario Science Centre

Operations and Development

11:15 AM – 12:15 PM US CDT

Community-Centered Collections Digitization and Access: Digitally Uniting Maya Weaving Collections from Chiapas, Mexico

Location: S102A

Session Leader: – Science Museum of Minnesota

Presenter: – Museo Na Bolom

Presenter: – Science Museum of Minnesota

Presenter: – Chiapas Maya Project

Audience, Diversity, and Inclusion

11:15 AM – 12:15 PM US CDT

Engaging Local Communities in Climate Action and Solutions Through Exhibits: Perspectives from the Field

Location: S105BC

Presenter: – The WaterShed

Presenter: – Natural History Museum of Utah

Session Leader: – Reich & Petch International

Presenter: – The Wild Center

Presenter: – Science North

Facility and Exhibit Design

11:15 AM – 12:15 PM US CDT

Landscaping Federal Support for Science Engagement: Findings From a Year-Long Study

Location: S102D

Session Leader: – Association of Science and Technology Centers

Presenter: – Association of Science and Technology Centers

Community and Partnerships

11:15 AM – 12:15 PM US CDT

Light and Shadow: Bright Ideas for Taking on Tinkering in Your Context

Location: S103D

Session Leader: – Exploratorium

Presenter: – Exploratorium

Presenter: – Boston Children's Museum

Presenter: – Thinkery

Education and Events

11:15 AM – 12:15 PM US CDT

Lightning Session: Digital and Media Engagement

Location: S106B

Presenter: – Twin Cities PBS

Presenter: – Itasca Community Library

Presenter: – American University

Presenter: – Twin Cities PBS

Presenter: – Mohammed Bin Salman Misk Foundation

Presenter: – TERC

Lightning Session

11:15 AM – 12:15 PM US CDT

No Easy Answers: Facilitating Critical Conversations in and About Museums

Location: S105A

Session Leader: – Field Museum

Presenter: – Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures

Presenter: – Field Museum

Education and Events

11:15 AM – 12:15 PM US CDT

Preparing for the Future with ASTC's Global Trends Framework

Location: S106A

Session Leader: – Association of Science and Technology Centers

Presenter: – Association of Science and Technology Centers

Presenter:

Presenter: – Association of Science and Technology Centers

Presenter: – International Centre for Life

Trends and Innovation

11:15 AM – 12:15 PM US CDT

Science as Ceremony: Indigenous-Led Partnerships Between Indigenous Nations, Urban Indigenous Youth, and Natural History Museums

Location: S103A

Session Leader: – Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County

Presenter: – Gabrielino-Shoshone Indigenous Nation

Presenter: – Anawakalmekak Indigenous School

Presenter: – Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County

Community and Partnerships

11:15 AM – 12:15 PM US CDT

Slam Dunk for Science and Literacy: A Natural History Museum and Urban School Partnership

Location: S103BC

Session Leader: – Cleveland Museum of Natural History

Presenter: – Walsh University

Community and Partnerships

12:15 PM – 2:00 PM US CDT

Lunch on own

Location: Offsite

12:45 PM – 1:45 PM US CDT

Community Science Practitioner Meet-Up

Location: State Room

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM US CDT

AI Playground: Using Play to Demystify AI

Location: S105D

Session Leader: – TELUS Spark

Presenter: – Okanagan Science centre

Presenter: – Kennevo

Presenter: – Science North

Trends and Innovation

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM US CDT

Bringing Research to Light: How Collections Can Tell the Stories of Our Scientists

Location: S105A

Session Leader: – Exhibits, Education, Projects

Presenter: – Field Museum

Presenter: – American Museum of Natural History

Presenter: – Natural History Museum of Utah

Presenter: – California Academy of Sciences

Facility and Exhibit Design

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM US CDT

Embracing Uncertainty: Navigating the Ever-Changing Landscape in Science Centers & Museums

Location: S105BC

Session Leader: – The Lawrence Hall of Science

Presenter: – Ontario Science Centre

Presenter: – Oregon Museum of Science and Industry

Presenter: – Michigan Science Center

Presenter: – American Museum of Natural History

Leadership and Direction

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM US CDT

Establishing Support for YOUR Youth-Led Programming

Location: S102D

Session Leader: – New York Hall of Science

Presenter: – New York Hall of Science

Presenter: – New Comm

Presenter: – New York Hall of Science

Audience, Diversity, and Inclusion

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM US CDT

Igniting Interest: The Need for Engaging Museum Audiences on Wildfire Awareness and Prevention

Location: S102A

Session Leader: – World Forestry Center

Presenter: – Oregon Museum of Science and Industry

Presenter: – Imperial College London

Presenter: – The Discovery

Education and Events

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM US CDT

Lightning Session: Games and Play

Location: S106B

Presenter: – University of California Museum of Paleontology

Presenter: – Smithsonian Institution's Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation

Presenter: – The Center for Educational Partnerships at Old Dominion University

Presenter: – Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

Lightning Session

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM US CDT

New Immersive Programming in Giant Screen and Planetarium Theaters

Location: S103A

Session Leader: – Giant Screen Cinema Association

Presenter: – Adler Planetarium

Presenter: – Michigan Science Center

Presenter: – Arizona Science Center

Presenter: – Challenger Learning Center

Session Leader:

Trends and Innovation

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM US CDT

Pedagogical Parkour: Exploring the Evolving Landscape of Professional Learning

Location: S103D

Session Leader: – The Tech Interactive

Presenter: – Long Island Children's Museum

Presenter: – Knock Knock Children's Museum

Presenter: – Scott Family Amazeum

Presenter: – Field Museum

Presenter: – Orlando Science Center

Education and Events

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM US CDT

Strategize, Decolonize, Indigenize: Building Trust Among Community Partners and Colleagues Through Culturally Inclusive Communication

Location: S103BC

Session Leader: – Milwaukee Public Museum

Presenter: – Milwaukee Public Museum

Audience, Diversity, and Inclusion

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM US CDT

Supporting Belongingness for Neurodivergent Learners in Hands-On STEM Spaces

Location: S102BC

Session Leader: – New York Hall of Science

Presenter: – New York Hall of Science

Presenter: – Education Development Center

Presenter: – Explora

Presenter: – Children's Museum of Pittsburgh

Audience, Diversity, and Inclusion

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM US CDT

Who’s in Charge?: Involving Community Leaders in Decision Making; Respecting the Owners of Artifacts

Location: S106A

Session Leader: – Saint Louis Science Center

Presenter: – Science Museum of Minnesota

Presenter: – GrowingGreat

Community and Partnerships

3:15 PM – 4:15 PM US CDT

Animal Welfare Strategies in Live Animal Exhibit Design and Evaluation

Location: S103BC

Session Leader: – WonderLab Museum of Science, Health, & Technology

Facility and Exhibit Design

3:15 PM – 4:15 PM US CDT

Building Teen-Led Climate Communities: Insights From Critical Action Lab Partners

Location: S105A

Session Leader: – Natural History Museum of Utah

Presenter: – Thought Den

Presenter: – Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

Presenter: – The Wild Center

Presenter: – Mass Audubon

Community and Partnerships

3:15 PM – 4:15 PM US CDT

Business Operations for All

Location: S105D

Presenter: – Discovery Center at Murfee Spring

Presenter: – Natural History Museum of Utah

Presenter: – Lawrence Hall of Science, UC Berkeley

Operations and Development

3:15 PM – 4:15 PM US CDT

Iterative Design: Stuck, Stalled, or Successful?

Location: S103D

Session Leader: – New York Hall of Science

Presenter: – New York Hall of Science

Presenter: – Chabot Space & Science Center

Presenter: – Discovery Lab

Presenter: – Watson Creative Consulting

Organizational Culture and Workforce

3:15 PM – 4:15 PM US CDT

Leadership as a Mindset: From Volunteers to Executives

Location: S101AB

Presenter: – Michigan Science Center

Presenter: – Children's Science Center

Presenter:

Organizational Culture and Workforce

3:15 PM – 4:15 PM US CDT

Lightning Session: Teachers and Schools

Location: S106B

Presenter: – Science Museum of Minnesota

Presenter: – The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University

Presenter: – Explora

Presenter: – Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

Presenter: – Museum of Life and Science

Lightning Session

3:15 PM – 4:15 PM US CDT

Small but Mighty: Celebrating the Strengths and Navigating the Challenges of Small Museums

Location: S106A

Presenter: – Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania

Presenter: – Hands On! Discovery Center

Leadership and Direction

3:15 PM – 4:15 PM US CDT

Teens Tackle Climate Change: Empowering the Next Generation of Youth Leaders and Environmental Advocates

Location: S102D

Session Leader: – GrowingGreat

Presenter: – Detroit Zoological Society

Presenter: – Saint Louis Science Center

Education and Events

3:15 PM – 4:15 PM US CDT

The Obama Presidential Center: Empowering Communities To Bring Change Home

Location: S102BC

Presenter: – Barack Obama Presidential Center

Presenter: – Project Exploration

Presenter: – YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago

Presenter:

Community and Partnerships

3:15 PM – 4:15 PM US CDT

Traveling Exhibits: The Swiss Army Knife for Your Organization

Location: S105BC

Session Leader: – Museum EXP

Presenter: – Imagine Exhibitions

Presenter: – Oregon Museum of Science and Industry

Presenter: – Science Center of Iowa

Presenter: – Children's Museum of Pittsburgh

Presenter: – Field Museum

Trends and Innovation

3:15 PM – 4:15 PM US CDT

User-Friendly Signage in Science Institutions: Delivering Content Without Dumbing Down

Location: S103A

Presenter: – Leonid Production LLC

Session Leader: – Creative Discovery Museum

Presenter: – Adler Planetarium

Education and Events

3:15 PM – 4:15 PM US CDT

We Are Camps: The Challenges and Triumphs of Camps in Museum Spaces

Location: S102A

Presenter: – Natural History Museum of Utah

Session Leader: – Museum of Life and Science

Presenter: – Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

Presenter: – North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

Community and Partnerships

4:30 PM – 6:00 PM US CDT

ASTC Leadership Alumni Networking Reception

Location: Fatpour Tap Works McCormick

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM US CDT

Community Meet-ups

Location: Offsite

9:00 AM – 11:00 AM US CDT

Adopt-a-Beach Cleanup

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM US CDT

Museum Experience Day

Location: Offsite