Full Schedule

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

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:

Presenter: – Chicago Children's Museum

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

4:00 PM – 4:15 PM US CDT

Inviting Interaction in the Arts to Co-Create Inspiring and Memorable STEAM Learning Experiences

Location: Exhibit Hall: Stage

Presenter: – Da Vinci Science Center

Session Leader: – Da Vinci Science Center

Audience, Diversity, and Inclusion

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

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