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Monday, September 30, 2024
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
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Registration
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
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Registration
Location: Gate 3 Lobby
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM
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Breakfast
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM
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Breakfast
Location: Prefunction S100
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
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Plenary Session and Keynote
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
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Plenary Session and Keynote
Location: S100-Grand Ballroom
Keynote Speaker:
Sian Proctor
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
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Beyond the Press Release: Navigating the Changing Media Landscape
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
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Going Beyond the Press Release: How to Navigate a Changing Media Landscape
Location: S105D
Session Leader:
Vanessa Lu
– Ontario Science Centre
Operations and Development
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
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Community-Centered Collections Digitization and Access: Digitally Uniting Maya Weaving Collections from Chiapas, Mexico
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
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Community-Centered Collections Digitization and Access: Digitally Uniting Maya Weaving Collections from Chiapas, Mexico
Location: S102A
Session Leader:
Charlie Iverson
– Science Museum of Minnesota
Presenter:
Carlos Barrera, Sr., Professor
– Museo Na Bolom
Presenter:
Jennings Mergenthal
– Science Museum of Minnesota
Presenter:
Lori Benson (she/her/hers)
– Chiapas Maya Project
Audience, Diversity, and Inclusion
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
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Engaging Local Communities in Climate Action and Solutions Through Exhibits: Perspectives from the Field
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
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Engaging Local Communities in Climate Action and Solutions Through Exhibits: Perspectives from the Field
Location: S105BC
Presenter:
Cindy Busche
– The WaterShed
Presenter:
Lisa Thompson
– Natural History Museum of Utah
Session Leader:
Peter Lam
– Reich & Petch International
Presenter:
Jen Kretser
– The Wild Center
Presenter:
Nina Nesseth
– Science North
Facility and Exhibit Design
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
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Landscaping Federal Support for Science Engagement: Findings From a Year-Long Study
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
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Landscaping Federal Support for Science Engagement: Findings From a Year-Long Study
Location: S102D
Session Leader:
Eve Klein
– Association of Science and Technology Centers
Presenter:
Rose Hendricks, PhD
– Association of Science and Technology Centers
Community and Partnerships
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
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Light and Shadow: Bright Ideas for Taking on Tinkering in Your Context
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
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Light and Shadow: Bright Ideas for Taking on Tinkering in Your Context
Location: S103D
Session Leader:
Michael Wong
– Exploratorium
Presenter:
Steph Muscat
– Exploratorium
Presenter:
Brendan Takenaga
– Boston Children's Museum
Presenter:
Dianne DeStefano
– Boston Children's Museum
Presenter:
Alex Greenwald
– Thinkery
Presenter:
Becca Drew Ramsey
– Thinkery
Education and Events
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
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Lightning Session: Digital and Media Engagement
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
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Lightning Session: Digital and Media Engagement
Location: S106B
Presenter:
Julie Noyes
– Twin Cities PBS
Presenter:
Katie Hessen, MS
– Twin Cities PBS
Presenter:
Kelly Mueller
– Itasca Community Library
Presenter:
Lauren M. Shea, PhD
– American University
Presenter:
Niki Beverly
– Twin Cities PBS
Presenter:
Roberto Baldizon
– Mohammed Bin Salman Misk Foundation
Presenter:
Teon Edwards
– TERC
Lightning Session
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
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No Easy Answers: Facilitating Critical Conversations in and About Museums
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
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No Easy Answers: Facilitating Critical Conversations in and About Museums
Location: S105A
Session Leader:
Lauren Brown
– Field Museum
Presenter:
Kate Hodge
– Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures
Presenter:
Susan A. Golland
– Field Museum
Presenter:
Christina Woods (she/her/hers)
– Field Museum
Education and Events
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
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Preparing for the Future with ASTC's Global Trends Framework
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
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Preparing for the Future with ASTC's Global Trends Framework
Location: S106A
Session Leader:
Naomi Wallace, PhD
– Association of Science and Technology Centers
Presenter:
Melissa Ballard (she/her/hers)
– Association of Science and Technology Centers
Presenter:
Andres Roldan
Presenter:
Jamie Bell
– Association of Science and Technology Centers
Presenter:
Linda Conlon
– International Centre for Life
Trends and Innovation
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
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Science as Ceremony: Indigenous-Led Partnerships Between Indigenous Nations, Urban Indigenous Youth, and Natural History Museums
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
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Science as Ceremony: Indigenous-Led Partnerships Between Indigenous Nations, Urban Indigenous Youth, and Natural History Museums
Location: S103A
Session Leader:
Lila M. Higgins
– Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County
Presenter:
Gabrielle Crowe
– Gabrielino-Shoshone Indigenous Nation
Presenter:
Malinalli M Diaz
– Anawakalmekak Indigenous School
Presenter:
Axayacatzi Kuauhtzin
– Anawakalmekak Indigenous School
Presenter:
Sam Tayag
– Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County
Community and Partnerships
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
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Slam Dunk for Science and Literacy: A Natural History Museum and Urban School Partnership
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
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Slam Dunk for Science and Literacy: A Natural History Museum and Urban School Partnership
Location: S103BC
Session Leader:
Renata L. Brown, MA
– Cleveland Museum of Natural History
Presenter:
Eugenia Johnson-Whitt, PhD
– Walsh University
Community and Partnerships
12:15 PM – 2:00 PM
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Lunch on own
12:15 PM – 2:00 PM
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Lunch on own
Location: Offsite
12:45 PM – 1:45 PM
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Community Science Practitioner Meet-Up
12:45 PM – 1:45 PM
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Community Science Practitioner Meet-Up
Location: State Room
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
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AI Playground: Using Play to Demystify AI
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
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AI Playground: Using Play to Demystify AI
Location: S105D
Session Leader:
Kayley Evans, MA
– TELUS Spark
Presenter:
Dione Chambers
– Okanagan Science centre
Presenter:
Kenny Vo
– Kennevo
Presenter:
Max Fortin
– Science North
Trends and Innovation
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
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Bringing Research to Light: How Collections Can Tell the Stories of Our Scientists
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
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Bringing Research to Light: How Collections Can Tell the Stories of Our Scientists
Location: S105A
Session Leader:
Donna DiBartolomeo, EdM
– Exhibits, Education, Projects
Presenter:
Jaap Hoogstraten, MA
– Field Museum
Presenter:
Lauri Halderman
– American Museum of Natural History
Presenter:
Tim Lee
– Natural History Museum of Utah
Presenter:
Aaron Smith
– California Academy of Sciences
Facility and Exhibit Design
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
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Embracing Uncertainty: Navigating the Ever-Changing Landscape in Science Centers & Museums
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
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Embracing Uncertainty: Navigating the Ever-Changing Landscape in Science Centers & Museums
Location: S105BC
Session Leader:
Rena Dorph, Ph.D.
– The Lawrence Hall of Science
Presenter:
Catherine Paisley
– Ontario Science Centre
Presenter:
Eric Buenrostro Azua
– Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
Presenter:
Andrea A. Harp, MPA
– Michigan Science Center
Presenter:
Preeti Gupta
– American Museum of Natural History
Leadership and Direction
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
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Establishing Support for YOUR Youth-Led Programming
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
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Establishing Support for YOUR Youth-Led Programming
Location: S102D
Session Leader:
Danny Clase
– New York Hall of Science
Presenter:
Truck Mcdonald
– New York Hall of Science
Presenter:
Chidi Asoluka
– New Comm
Presenter:
Satbir Multani
– New York Hall of Science
Audience, Diversity, and Inclusion
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
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Igniting Interest: The Need for Engaging Museum Audiences on Wildfire Awareness and Prevention
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
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Igniting Interest: The Need for Engaging Museum Audiences on Wildfire Awareness and Prevention
Location: S102A
Session Leader:
Timothy N. Hecox
– World Forestry Center
Presenter:
Victoria Coats
– Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
Presenter:
Adriana E. S. Ford
– Imperial College London
Presenter:
Christopher White
– The Discovery
Education and Events
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
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Lightning Session: Games and Play
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
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Lightning Session: Games and Play
Location: S106B
Presenter:
Anastasia Thanukos, PhD
– University of California Museum of Paleontology
Presenter:
Emma J. Grahn
– Smithsonian Institution's Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation
Presenter:
Joanna K. Garner, PhD
– The Center for Educational Partnerships at Old Dominion University
Presenter:
Kathryn A. Derloshon
– Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
Lightning Session
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
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New Immersive Programming in Giant Screen and Planetarium Theaters
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
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New Immersive Programming in Giant Screen and Planetarium Theaters
Location: S103A
Session Leader:
Tammy Barrett
– Giant Screen Cinema Association
Presenter:
Mike Smail
– Adler Planetarium
Presenter:
Paulette Epstein
– Michigan Science Center
Presenter:
Sari Custer
– Arizona Science Center
Presenter:
Alan Hanstein
– Challenger Learning Center
Session Leader:
Mike Lutz
Trends and Innovation
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
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Pedagogical Parkour: Exploring the Evolving Landscape of Professional Learning
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
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Pedagogical Parkour: Exploring the Evolving Landscape of Professional Learning
Location: S103D
Session Leader:
Sherry Burch
– The Tech Interactive
Presenter:
Claire D'Emic
– Long Island Children's Museum
Presenter:
Alexandra L. Pearson, MFA
– Knock Knock Children's Museum
Presenter:
Mindy R. Porter
– Scott Family Amazeum
Presenter:
Christina Woods
– Field Museum
Presenter:
Michael E. Kmietowicz, Jr.
– Orlando Science Center
Education and Events
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
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Strategize, Decolonize, Indigenize: Building Trust Among Community Partners and Colleagues Through Culturally Inclusive Communication
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
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Strategize, Decolonize, Indigenize: Building Trust Among Community Partners and Colleagues Through Culturally Inclusive Communication
Location: S103BC
Session Leader:
Amanda Kopp (she/her/hers)
– Milwaukee Public Museum
Presenter:
James Flores (he/him/his)
– Milwaukee Public Museum
Presenter:
Adriana Vázquez (she/her/hers)
– Milwaukee Public Museum
Audience, Diversity, and Inclusion
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
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Supporting Belongingness for Neurodivergent Learners in Hands-On STEM Spaces
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
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Supporting Belongingness for Neurodivergent Learners in Hands-On STEM Spaces
Location: S102BC
Session Leader:
Susan Letourneau, PhD
– New York Hall of Science
Presenter:
Sam Tumolo
– New York Hall of Science
Presenter:
Meagan Henry, PhD
– Education Development Center
Presenter:
Tara Henderson, MA
– Explora
Presenter:
Erin Whyte
– Children's Museum of Pittsburgh
Audience, Diversity, and Inclusion
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
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Who’s in Charge?: Involving Community Leaders in Decision Making; Respecting the Owners of Artifacts
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
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Who’s in Charge?: Involving Community Leaders in Decision Making; Respecting the Owners of Artifacts
Location: S106A
Session Leader:
Lauren Patrick, M.Ed.
– Saint Louis Science Center
Presenter:
Jennings Mergenthal
– Science Museum of Minnesota
Presenter:
Jill Coons
– GrowingGreat
Community and Partnerships
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
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Animal Welfare Strategies in Live Animal Exhibit Design
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
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Animal Welfare Strategies in Live Animal Exhibit Design and Evaluation
Location: S103BC
Session Leader:
Samantha J. Couch
– WonderLab Museum of Science, Health, & Technology
Facility and Exhibit Design
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
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Building Teen-Led Climate Communities: Insights From Critical Action Lab Partners
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
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Building Teen-Led Climate Communities: Insights From Critical Action Lab Partners
Location: S105A
Session Leader:
Madlyn Larson, M.Ed.
– Natural History Museum of Utah
Presenter:
Ben Templeton
– Thought Den
Presenter:
Jennifer Torrance
– Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Presenter:
Jen Kretser
– The Wild Center
Presenter:
Brittany Gutermuth
– Mass Audubon
Community and Partnerships
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
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Business Operations for All
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
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Business Operations for All
Location: S105D
Presenter:
Lindsey Jennings
– Discovery Center at Murfee Spring
Presenter:
Tony Millet
– Natural History Museum of Utah
Presenter:
Adam Frost
– Lawrence Hall of Science, UC Berkeley
Operations and Development
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
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Iterative Design: Stuck, Stalled, or Successful?
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
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Iterative Design: Stuck, Stalled, or Successful?
Location: S103D
Session Leader:
Katherine Ziff
– New York Hall of Science
Presenter:
Dana Schloss
– New York Hall of Science
Presenter:
Adam Tobin
– Chabot Space & Science Center
Presenter:
Chip Lindsey, M.Ed
– Discovery Lab
Presenter:
Janella Watson
– Watson Creative Consulting
Organizational Culture and Workforce
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
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Leadership as a Mindset: From Volunteers to Executives
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
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Leadership as a Mindset: From Volunteers to Executives
Location: S101AB
Presenter:
Christian Greer, Ed.D.
– Michigan Science Center
Presenter:
Laahiri Chalasani
– Children's Science Center
Presenter:
Nene Spivy
Presenter:
Audrey Charlwood
Presenter:
Melanie Depcinski
Presenter:
Whitney Owens
Organizational Culture and Workforce
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
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Lightning Session: Teachers and Schools
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
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Lightning Session: Teachers and Schools
Location: S106B
Presenter:
Jennings Mergenthal
– Science Museum of Minnesota
Presenter:
Kaitlyn DelDuca
– The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
Presenter:
Lenette Rodriguez
– Explora
Presenter:
Rex Babiera, MEd, MBA
– Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
Presenter:
Stepheny Hine
– Museum of Life and Science
Presenter:
Tomara Gee
– Museum of Life and Science
Lightning Session
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
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Small but Mighty: Celebrating the Strengths and Navigating the Challenges of Small Museums
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
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Small but Mighty: Celebrating the Strengths and Navigating the Challenges of Small Museums
Location: S106A
Presenter:
Michele Crowl
– Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania
Presenter:
Dale McCreedy, PhD
– Hands On! Discovery Center
Leadership and Direction
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
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Teens Tackle Climate Change: Empowering the Next Generation of Youth Leaders and Environmental Advocates
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
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Teens Tackle Climate Change: Empowering the Next Generation of Youth Leaders and Environmental Advocates
Location: S102D
Session Leader:
Meghan K. Nealon
– GrowingGreat
Presenter:
Zahraa Aljebori
– Detroit Zoological Society
Presenter:
Lauren Patrick, M.Ed.
– Saint Louis Science Center
Education and Events
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
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The Obama Presidential Center: Empowering Communities To Bring Change Home
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
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The Obama Presidential Center: Empowering Communities To Bring Change Home
Location: S102BC
Presenter:
Michael Strautmanis
– Barack Obama Presidential Center
Presenter:
Josh Harris
– Barack Obama Presidential Center
Presenter:
Natasha Smith Walker
– Project Exploration
Presenter:
Dorri McWhorter
– YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago
Presenter:
Anne Rashford
Community and Partnerships
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
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Traveling Exhibits: The Swiss Army Knife for Your Organization
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
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Traveling Exhibits: The Swiss Army Knife for Your Organization
Location: S105BC
Session Leader:
Cynthia Brown
– Museum EXP
Presenter:
Debbie Donohue
– Imagine Exhibitions
Presenter:
Daniel Guyton
– Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
Presenter:
Allison Schwanebeck
– Science Center of Iowa
Presenter:
Rachel Mastromarino
– Children's Museum of Pittsburgh
Presenter:
Susan Neill, MA
– Field Museum
Trends and Innovation
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
US CDT
User-Friendly Signage in Science Institutions: Delivering Content Without Dumbing Down
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
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User-Friendly Signage in Science Institutions: Delivering Content Without Dumbing Down
Location: S103A
Presenter:
Cathy Hamaker
– Leonid Production LLC
Session Leader:
Gabe Taylor, MA, Museum Studies
– Creative Discovery Museum
Presenter:
Orilla Fetro
– Adler Planetarium
Education and Events
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
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We Are Camps: The Challenges and Triumphs of Camps in Museum Spaces
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
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We Are Camps: The Challenges and Triumphs of Camps in Museum Spaces
Location: S102A
Presenter:
Shelli Campbell
– Natural History Museum of Utah
Session Leader:
Davis Tate
– Museum of Life and Science
Presenter:
Nick Joseph
– Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
Presenter:
Zanetha Allen
– North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
Community and Partnerships
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
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ASTC Leadership Alumni Networking Reception
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
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ASTC Leadership Alumni Networking Reception
Location: Fatpour Tap Works McCormick
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
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Community Meet-ups
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
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Community Meet-ups
Location: Offsite
