We are so excited to announce the keynote for #ASTC2025: @edyong209.bsky.social is a Pulitzer Prize-winning science reporter whose fascinating presentations on animals and the natural world are infused with humor, joy, wonder, and infectious enthusiasm. www.astc.org/astc-2025/sc...

During a briefing yesterday, ASTC shared the results of a new national survey which explored how adults in the U.S. engage with science in their daily lives and revealed important insights about public perspectives on federal investments in scientific infrastructure. www.astc.org/astc-news-an...

Results from a new ASTC survey on @npr.org this morning.

@npr.org shares the results of a new ASTC survey that showed that while >90% of U.S. adults use scientific information for everyday decision-making, only 10% say that cuts to federal support for science, which could impact their access to such data, is a top concern. www.npr.org/2025/05/06/n...

Join us for a briefing tomorrow, May 6, at 3 pm ET to learn about new data from ASTC which reveal that while adults in the U.S. value science in their daily lives, many don't recognize the critical link between federal investments and the information they rely on. www.astc.org/conference-e...

TODAY is the last day to submit nominations for ASTC’s Roy L. Shafer Leading Edge Awards. Do you have an inspiring example of how organizations and individuals have enhanced the performance of their organizations or advanced our field? www.astc.org/awards

New data from ASTC reveals a disconnect: while Americans value science in their daily lives, many don't recognize the critical link between federal investments and the scientific information they rely on. www.astc.org/astc-news-an... #SciEngage #ScienceEngagement #SciPol #SciencePolicy

Thanks to those who have already submitted nominations for ASTC’s Roy L. Shafer Leading Edge Awards. If you haven’t done so yet, there’s still time to lift up achievements that exemplify the best of our field. Nominations close on Monday, May 5, 2025. www.astc.org/awards

Nominations are open for ASTC’s Roy L. Shafer Leading Edge Awards. During these uncertain times, it’s important to celebrate achievements in our field—so we look forward to receiving nominations that will inspire and uplift us with reminders about the importance of our work. www.astc.org/awards

Congratulations to the 24 groups of early career researchers who are receiving 2024–2025 Civic Engagement Microgrants from @researchamerica.bsky.social. The program provides up to $4,000 to support innovative science outreach initiatives. www.researchamerica.org/civic-scienc...

The Corning Museum of Glass has announced that Karol Wight, the museum’s President and Executive Director, will retire pending the completion of a search for her successor. press.cmog.org/2025/karol-w...

The potential loss of awarded grant funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services would hurt the ability of Discovery Center at Murfree Spring to serve students and educators across Tennessee, especially in rural areas. www.newschannel5.com/news/federal...

ASTC was honored to celebrate the groundbreaking for the Northern Virginia Science Center yesterday morning in the Kincora community of Loudoun County, Virginia.

Employees from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) have been placed on administrative leave, effective today. Staff access to IMLS systems and offices, including email, has also been suspended. www.astc.org/issues-polic...

Congrats to @bellmuseum.bsky.social for being honored with the Impact Goals Award from @arisimpacts.bsky.social. The museum was recognized for Solution Studio, recurring makerspace that showcases current science from U of Minnesota and the researchers who conduct it. www.astc.org/science-and-...

The Government of Canada and Science North have announced an of up to $20M to build a new net-zero science centre in Thunder Bay. Expected to reach 67,500 people annually, the new centre will offer high-quality cultural, recreational, and science-based experiences. www.canada.ca/en/housing-i...

iNaturalist and ASTC recently launched a partnership to support the use of @inaturalist.bsky.social in science centers and museums in ways that contribute to a culture of hope and action for planetary health. www.astc.org/conference-e...

In the wake of Friday’s Executive Order that could dramatically impact IMLS, ASTC encourages all who support museums and libraries to contact their elected representatives at the state and federal levels. www.astc.org/issues-polic... 1/5

Three ASTC members have had spaces named to TIME magazine’s list of The World’s Greatest Places of 2025. We can’t wait to visit! Corning Museum of Glass for The Studio Lowell Observatory for the Marley Foundation Astronomy Discovery Center @nhm.org for NHM Commons www.astc.org/astc-dimensi...

This week, the ASTC Board of Directors met to discuss the needs and opportunities for our field and begin mapping out our next 3-year strategy to meet this moment. Thank you to board member the team at Universum for hosting us in Mexico City for these critical conversations.

Wishing everyone a Happy #PiDay 2025! This annual event, which got its start at the @exploratorium.bsky.social in 1988, is also ASTC’s 52nd birthday. Looking forward to celebrating all things math!

The American Alliance of Museums is hosting a free webinar TODAY at 2:00 p.m. ET on “Censorship and Self-censorship in Museums.” The conversation will examine recent incidents, the forces driving them, and the implications for artistic and curatorial freedom. www.aam-us.org/event/censor...

Congratulations to the high school seniors who were honored last night with awards in the 2025 Regeneron Science Talent Search! www.societyforscience.org/press-releas...

In late February, about 50 reps of ASTC-member orgs were among the more than 350 individuals who gathered in Washington, D.C. for #MuseumsAdvocacy Day 2025. Our field spoke w/one voice about the essential value of museums to Members of Congress and their staff. www.astc.org/issues-polic...

The Gulf Research Program at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine—in partnership with @noaa.gov’s Environmental Literacy Program—is seeking applications for the Environmental Literacy for Community Resilience program. www.astc.org/issues-polic...

Michelle Larson, who served more than 12 years as the President and CEO of Adler Planetarium in Chicago, is departing to become the 19th President of Clarkson University. Thanks for all you’ve contributed to our field! www.adlerplanetarium.org/blog/a-farew...

TERC has announced that Christine Reich will join as President, effective July 1. She is currently CEO and Senior Research Officer at Knology and previously served in a number of positions—including as Chief Learning Officer—at @museumofscience.bsky.social. www.terc.edu/news/terc-an...

Exciting news from North Carolina. Discovery Place and the Town of Matthews announced plans to bring a new Discovery Place Kids museum to Matthews. The town will provide the building, and Discovery Place will operate the museum. discoveryplacemuseums.org/about/press/...

Just three more days to submit your session proposal for the #ASTC2025 Annual Conference. We welcome your ideas for sessions on any topic relevant to science centers and museums and the broader fields of informal science learning and public engagement with science.

With the beginning of the new year, you may still be reviewing your 2024 Spotify wrapped, Amazon Music 2024 Delivered, or Duolingo Year in Review—it can’t just be us. Take a look at some of our accomplishments as a community over the past year. www.astc.org/astc-news-an...

It's the final week to submit your session proposal for the #ASTC2025 Annual Conference in the San Francisco Bay Area this September. See the Call for Proposals for compete details and resources. The deadline is next Friday, January 17, 2025. www.astc.org/astc-2025/ca...

Thinking of our members, partners, and friends in Southern California dealing with several dangerous and fast-moving wildfires. Hoping for the safety of your teams and communities.

As we look forward to a new year, we're pleased to share this PDF list of books (new and old) recommended by ASTC staff, members, partners, and friends. We hope you enjoy these books as much as we have! www.astc.org/wp-content/u...