Full Schedule

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