ASTC 2024 Annual Conference
September 27 - October 1, 2024
Chicago, Illinois
The ASTC Annual Conference is one of the premier annual events for science-engagement professionals and leaders in science and technology centers and museums as well as allied organizations across North America and around the world.
Local Host:
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago in collaboration with other area members.
Learn more:
https://www.astc.org/astc-2024/
Program
https://astc2024.eventscribe.net/index.asp?launcher=1
Booth and Exhibit Hall
The NISE Network will have activities including a booth at the ASTC 2024 conference.
- Booth #502
- Saturday September 28, 2024
- Sunday, September 29, 2024
NISE Network Networking Happy Hour
Please join fellow NISE Network members as we gather together informally,
all are welcome! No need to RSVP
- When: Saturday, September 28, 2024, after 6pm
Immediately following the Gateway to Chicago event at the Exhibit Hall (the Exhibit Hall closes at 6pm)
Where: Marriott Showroom Food Hall
(a short walk from McCormick Place)
2121 S Prairie Ave
Marriott Marquis Chicago, Chicago, IL 60616
Corner of East 21st Street and South Prairie Avenue
https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/chimq-marriott-marquis-chicago/dining/
Variety of food and drinks available to purchase including:
- Argosy Street Tacos
- Hot Licks (sandwiches, sausages, salads, and Chicago-style hot dogs)
- Winged Warrior (wings, toasted sammich, brick oven pizza)
- Nomad Beer and Wine
- Revolutionary Coffee (coffee and pastries)
Download a PDF of the Happy Hour flyer
Concurrent Sessions & Posters
Conference sessions and the Exhibit Hall will be held at the McCormick Place with additional conference events held at the main host institution.
Pre-conference Intensive
- Imagining Our Shared, Sustainable Future: Building Capacity to Imagine, Articulate, and Inspire
Friday, September 27, 2024
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM US CDT
Location: S102A
Preconference Intensive- Rose Hendricks, PhD, Association of Science and Technology Centers
- Theresa A. Donofrio, PhD, Association of Science and Technology Centers
- Rae Ostman, Arizona State University
- Learn About, Reflect On, and Plan Reciprocal Community Partnerships and Authentic STEM Learning Experiences
Friday, September 27, 2024
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM US CDT
Location: S103A
This workshop will explore how to develop reciprocal partnerships with communities, co-create STEM learning experiences, and center diversity, equity, accessibility, inclusion, and belonging. Participants will learn principles and practices from a study of four projects, take part in discussions and activities, and leave with resources to continue their work.
- Rae Ostman, Arizona State University
- Allison Anderson, Museum of Science, Boston
- Ali Jackson, Sciencenter
Presentation slides available for download (PDF)
Concurrent Sessions
- The Value and Values of Communities of Practice: Designing for Inclusion, Challenge, and Vulnerability
Saturday, September 28, 2024
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM US CDT
Location: S106A
The Value and Values of Communities of Practice: Designing for Inclusion, Challenge and Vulnerability- Ali Jackson, Sciencenter
- Alice Anderson, The Forum for Youth Investment
- Kal Mannis, Arizona Science Center
- Yesenia Pérez, Space Telescope Science Institute
- Erin Thelen, Association of Science and Technology Centers
- Presentation slides available for download (PDF)
- AI ASAP: How to Amplify Existing Hands-On Activities to Start Sharing AI Concepts with Learners
Saturday September 28, 2024
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Location: S103D
AI is everywhere, from virtual assistants to images of hands with six fingers. Science and technology centers are responsible for fostering curiosity and dialogue on this emerging technology. Join us to adapt proven engagement models and relevant content to explore AI, societal impact, and empower audiences to influence our future.- Christina Leavell, Arizona State University, National Informal STEM Education Network;
- Catherine McCarthy, Arizona State University
- Darrell Porcello, Children's Creativity Museum
- Keith Ostfeld, Children's Museum of Houston
- James Harold, Space Science Institute
- Anne Holland,Space Science Institute
- Presentation slides available for download (PDF)
Posters
- Reflecting on Co-Creation: Learning from MuseumCommunity Organization Partnerships Working Together to Develop Locally-Relevant Experiences
Sunday, September 29, 2024
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM US CDT
Location: Hall C1
Six museum-community organization partnerships in the Southwest have been working towards developing locally relevant experiences for Hispanic audiences. Hear about the evaluation teams' reflections about how the project collected data to understand their public audiences and the teams' co-creation processes
- Allison Anderson, Museum of Science, Boston
- Sonya Harvey-Justiniano, Museum of Science,Boston
- Sarah Lukowski, Museum of Science, Boston
- Elizabeth Kunz Kollmann, Museum of Science, Boston
- Poster available for download (PDF)
- Poster reflection available for download (PDF)
