The Visitor Experience Conference combines workshops, panels, networking events and more to provide museum professionals with approaches to understanding the visitor experience. The conference began as the Greater Philadelphia Visitor Services Symposium in 2012, a gathering of local visitor experience professionals over a half-day of talks at the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia, and … Read more
This year’s Visual SciComm Conference “Shifting Landscapes: What’s Next for Scientific Illustration?” addresses the idea that the field is transitioning on several fronts. With misinformation broadly on the rise—along with recent advances in A.I.—the field of science illustration feels as though it’s at a crux point. Participants will learn from leaders in the field about … Read more
NAME (Northwest Aquatic and Marine Educators) is excited to be the host for the NMEA 2023 annual conference—a special event that brings together hundreds of professional educators dedicated to teaching about our marine, coastal and aquatic environments. NMEA members are a group of inspired, passionate people who promote the conservation, enjoyment, and wise use of … Read more
This year’s Science Education for New Civic Engagements and Responsibilities (SENCER) Summer Institute will again take advantage of continuing virtual environment and combine synchronous and asynchronous content. Institute programming will be held online from August 3 through August 6, 2023. A Zoom link will be sent to registrants before the meeting. The theme for this year’s Institute is: Science … Read more
On September 21 and 22, 2023, the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), in collaboration with the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM), will host “Scientific Evidence and the Courts” at AAAS headquarters in Washington, DC. This event will examine critical issues regarding the admission and use of scientific and technical … Read more
Join online or in person from July 18-20, 2023 for the free, three-day Smithsonian National Education Summit. This annual education conference offers in-person workshops at the Smithsonian in Washington D.C., as well as online-specific sessions, so participants can choose the format that best suits their needs. PreK-12 educators, librarians, media specialists, and policymakers nationwide are … Read more
The Global Women in STEM Leadership Summit is an initiative founded and led by Engineering Professor Takoi K. Hamrita. This is the only one of its kind two-day summit held in the world that is dedicated to giving women in scientific and technological fields from all career paths access to powerful tools, strategies and connections … Read more
For the seventh year, CSforALL will be hosting the national Computer Science for ALL conference in Oakland, California with the local partner and CSforALL member, Kapor Center. Join from October 25-27, 2023 to share, learn and celebrate the #CSforALL movement. With their Oakland partner Kapor Center, CSforALL is looking forward to high-level conversations with national … Read more
Using the profound disruptions of the past several years, museums can create a better, more equitable, and resilient future. In this two-day Summit, attendees will explore how. Hosted by the American Alliance of Museums, connect with museum people around the world from wherever you are this fall to get actionable insights on: The Future Workplace … Read more
Founded in 2008, The Inclusive Museum Research Network is brought together by a shared concern for the future role of the museum and how it can become more inclusive. We seek to build an epistemic community where we can make linkages across disciplinary, geographic, and cultural boundaries. As a Research Network, we are defined by our scope … Read more