The Association of Science and Technology Centers’ (ASTC) Community Science Clinics are bi-monthly virtual events for community science practitioners at all levels of experience to talk with their peers and seek advice from colleagues working on community science efforts. The next bi-monthly event will be on Tuesday, June 13th, 2023 from 2-3PM Eastern Time. Learn … Read more
Children benefit greatly from seeing themselves represented in the stories they read. Children’s books have the power to counter stereotypes, challenge gender norms, and open minds to new perspectives and ideas. But it can be challenging for educators and caregivers to find quality children’s books that are diverse and representative, especially when it comes to STEM. Join … Read more
Are you a workshop facilitator or trainer? Would you like a new resource to help you engage adult learners? Let’s face it—adults learn differently, and if you’re a workshop facilitator, this can present a creative challenge. You know your content, but how do you combine your expertise with instructional strategies that are proven to engage … Read more
How are museums addressing the disproportionate effects of climate change on the preservation of Black history? Hear about the efforts of the Whitney Plantation and the Henry Ford to document and preserve cultural history in two regions of the United States. Learn more and register.
TikTok, YouTube, Instagram… We can hardly image a world without social media, let alone video. These modern platforms create amazing opportunities to put stories out there, especially if you want to reach a young audience: you can literally show science, on tape, and all you need is a smartphone! In this webinar, Jacotte Brokken will … Read more
What does belonging look like in cultural institutions? This webinar, presented by the American Alliance of Museums’ Committee on Audience Research & Evaluation, shares how two projects worked to understand belonging – across a diversity of institutions and visitor perspectives. The session explores the models of belonging that have guided their work – the overlaps and … Read more
Join the eeVAL project for a 4-part Virtual Learning Series on the following dates: Thursday, March 23 – 12:30pm Eastern / 9:30am Pacific (1 hour) Thursday, April 13 – 12:30pm Eastern / 9:30am Pacific (1 hour) Thursday, May 11 – 12:30pm Eastern / 9:30am Pacific (1 hour) Thursday, May 25 – 12:30pm Eastern / 9:30am … Read more
In this conversation, we will share the journey our diverse team has taken in exploring and arriving at the REVISE mission and values including our desire to implement a shared vision for equity in Informal STEM Education (ISE). We will provide relevant REVISE Center and ISE community updates and information pertaining to the transition of … Read more
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine is pleased to announce that the consensus study report Advancing Antiracism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in STEMM Organizations: Beyond Broadening Participation will be released on February 14, 2023 at 11:00 am ET. The report will review the literature on bias and racism in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine … Read more