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ASTC 2008: In the Public EyeSeptember 10th, 2008 - Posted in FeaturedScience center professionals from across the globe will gather in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, October 18–21, for the 2008 ASTC Annual Conference. ASTC 2008, “In the Public Eye: Science Centers at the Crossroads of Science and Culture,” is being hosted by the Franklin Institute. Highlights include conference sessions on topics like learning in informal environments, covering current science, and addressing public policy issues. Saturday’s keynote speaker will be Steven Berlin Johnson, a journalist, cultural critic, and Web developer, who has examined and experimented with ways that communities of many kinds organize themselves and create new forms of social engagement. Joe Palca, science correspondent for National Public Radio, will moderate Sunday’s plenary session, “The Global Discussion on Global Sustainability: Where Do Science Centers Fit In?” with panelists Anthony Leiserowitz, director of the Yale Project on Climate Change, Lynne Cherry, author of numerous science books for young readers, and Philip C. Myrick, vice president of the New York-based Project for Public Spaces. Preregistration for ASTC 2008 ends on September 12. The Franklin Institute was established in 1824 as the first professional organization of mechanical engineers and professional draftsmen in the United States and has survived for more than 175 years, finding ways to adapt, flourish, and create opportunities for expanding knowledge. Through interactive exhibits and programs, its science center inspires a passion for science and technology learning. Signature exhibitions include The Giant Heart, a must-see for more than 50 years, The Train Factory, featuring the 350-ton Baldwin Locomotive, and The Franklin Airshow, home to the Wright Brothers scientific collection. IGLO, a project of the Association of Science-Technology Centers on the occasion of International Polar Year (March 2007-March 2009), is designed to raise worldwide public awareness about global warming and ways the polar regions profoundly influence Earth's climate, ecosystems, and human society. RSS FeedWhat's new at IGLO
ASTC Dimensions, the bimonthly news journal of the Association of Science-Technology Centers,
features a mix of in-depth analysis and briefs of noteworthy events and resources for the science
center field. The journal's readers include directors and staff of more than 550 ASTC-member science
centers and museums worldwide, as well as others who have an interest in informal science education. What's new in ASTC DimensionsASTC Connect is a learning and resource-sharing area for the science center community. We host moderated workshops, discussion forums, tutorials, and other resources for people who work at ASTC-member museums and partner organizations. RSS FeedWhat's new on ASTC ConnectASTC's new community website is a place to share and preserve exhibition experiences. ExhibitFiles will grow with the community's contributions - so join now, post your exhibitions, add comments, and review the work of others. RSS FeedWhat's new on ExhibitFilesThe Center for Advancement of Informal Science Education (CAISE) is dedicated to advancing and improving the practice of informal science education in its many and varied forms. Founded in 2007 with support from the National Science Foundation, CAISE focuses on increasing and communicating the value of NSF-funded informal science projects.
What's new on CAISEASTC MarketPlaceLooking for an exhibit designer, multimedia producer, or fundraising consultant? Search for these and other products and services offered by ASTC members. ASTC Job BankWant to work in a science center (or searching for someone to work in yours)? This is the place to look — or to post an ad. |
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