Science & Technology Policy Fellowships August Live Chat 2023: Career Exploration & Professional Development Opportunities for Fellows

Join the American Association for the Advancement of Science S&T Policy Fellowships (STPF) on August 22 at 1 p.m. ET for “Career Exploration & Professional Opportunities for Fellows.” Learn how fellows used the fellowship to explore career paths they had not previously considered. Find out how they leveraged their experiences, grew their skill sets, and expanded their … Read more

How to Manage Volunteers in Collections

Volunteers are an integral part of a small and mid-sized cultural institutions workforce and can be found across departments. In this webinar, Connecting to Collections Care will provide an overview of collections volunteers – how to create a volunteer program or align an existing program with best practices. The presentation will highlight: • The framework every … Read more

Distinguished Lecture: John Matsui, PhD

Join NSF from 12 – 1:30 pm Eastern on August 10, 2023 for a Distinguished Lecture by John Matsui, PhD, titled “STEM Equity, ‘Good’ Mentoring, and the ‘Hidden Curriculum’” The lecture is sponsored by the Directorate for Biological Sciences (BIO)’s Broadening Participation Working Group. Learn more and register.

How Can Public Access Advance Equity and Learning?

For the first time, multiple federal agencies — convened by the National Science Foundation and the American Association for the Advancement of Science — will come together to lay out their public access plans.  Early career researchers, university administrators, and scientific societies will have the opportunity to respond, with a focus on the plans’ equity … Read more

Association of Children’s Museums-ASTC Workforce Survey

Please join the Alliance for Children’s Museums (ACM) and the Association of Science Technology Center (ASTC) for a free webinar—open to all—to learn more about the 2023 Workforce Survey conducted by ACM and ASTC. Attendees will hear from ACM’s Jennifer Rehkamp, Director of Field Services and Research, and ASTC’s Melissa Ballard, Director of Programs. The … Read more

Strategies and Insights into Evaluation Plans for NSF ATE Proposals

Evaluation is an essential part of a successful grant proposal, particularly in the National Science Foundation’s Advanced Technological Education (NSF ATE) program. In this webinar, attendees will gain an understanding of the essential elements of an evaluation plan and learn how to integrate evaluation throughout other elements of your proposal. The webinar will explore practical … Read more

Girls STEAM Ahead with NASA Resources in Action Webinar

The Girls STEAM Ahead with NASA program, part of NASA’s Universe of Learning, provides resources and experiences that enable youth, families, and lifelong learners to explore fundamental questions in astrophysics, experience how science is done, and discover the universe for themselves. Join NGCP for this exciting webinar to hear directly from this year’s 2023 GSAWN stipend … Read more

Contemporary Issues in Science Communications Series Launch

Bristol University Press are hosting an online launch for the book series Contemporary Issues in Science Communication. Join the series editor Clare Wilkinson and authors Tara Roberson and Elizabeth Rasekoala in a conversation about the first two books in the series: Queering Science Communication – Representations, Theory, and Practice – Edited by Lindy A. Orthia and Tara … Read more