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Saturday, October 7, 2023
7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
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Registration
7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
US EST
Registration
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, Concourse C
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM
US EST
Meet and Greet Breakfast
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM
US EST
Meet and Greet Breakfast
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, Pre-Function Ballroom 1
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
US EST
Opening Plenary Session
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
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Opening Plenary Session
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, Richardson Ballroom
Keynote:
Jedidah Isler (she/her/hers)
11:00 AM – 4:30 PM
US EST
Exhibit Hall Open
11:00 AM – 4:30 PM
US EST
Exhibit Hall Open
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, Hall C
11:30 AM – 11:50 AM
US EST
Curious Minds: Science Trivia with Scitech and Imagine Exhibitions
11:30 AM – 11:50 AM
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Curious Minds: Science Trivia with Scitech and Imagine Exhibitions
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, Exhibit Hall Stage
Presenter:
John Chappell
– Scitech
Presenter:
Megan O'Sullivan
– Scitech
Stage Show
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
US EST
Chief Executives and Trustees Luncheon - By Invitation Only
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
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Chief Executives and Trustees Luncheon - By Invitation Only
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, W207ABC
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
US EST
Code-switching Not Required
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
US EST
Code-switching Not Required
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, Exhibit Hall C/Booth #109
Presenter:
Melissa Ballard (she/her/hers)
– Association of Science and Technology Centers
Presenter:
Naomi Wallace
– Association of Science and Technology Centers
Presenter:
Kelly Tang
– ASTC
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
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Lunch in Exhibit Hall
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
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Lunch in Exhibit Hall
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, Hall C
12:10 PM – 12:30 PM
US EST
Retail Responsibly
12:10 PM – 12:30 PM
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Retail Responsibly
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, Exhibit Hall Stage
Session Leader:
Ryan Schraffenberger
– Promotions Guy
Stage Show
12:45 PM – 1:05 PM
US EST
H. Facetious Speaks: A Science-Flavored Stand-up Session
12:45 PM – 1:05 PM
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H. Facetious Speaks: A Science-Flavored Stand-up Session
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, Exhibit Hall Stage
Session Leader:
Robert Mac
Stage Show
1:15 PM – 2:00 PM
US EST
Centering Inquiry and Student Voice in Informal STEM Learning Spaces through Microscopy
1:15 PM – 2:00 PM
US EST
Centering Inquiry and Student Voice in Informal STEM Learning Spaces through Microscopy
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, Exhibit Hall Stage
Session Leader:
Ashley Pirovano
– BioBus Inc
Presenter:
Robert Frawley
– BioBus Inc
Presenter:
Marina Delgado
– BioBus Inc
Presenter:
Grace Avecilla
– BioBus Inc
STEM Learning, Education, and Programs
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM
US EST
Choose Your Own Eclipse Adventure!
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM
US EST
Choose Your Own Eclipse Adventure!
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, E221A
Session Leader:
Carolyn Ng
– NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
Presenter:
Catherine McCarthy
– NISE Network
Presenter:
Anne Holland
– Space Science Institute
Presenter:
James Harold
– Space Science Institute
Presenter:
Laura Peticolas
– Sonoma State University
STEM Learning, Education, and Programs
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM
US EST
Community Science through Civic Engagement: Lessons Learned from the Field
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM
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Community Science through Civic Engagement: Lessons Learned from the Field
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, E219BC
Session Leader:
Laura Bartock (she/her/hers)
– Association of Science and Technology Centers
Presenter:
Max Cawley
– Museum of Life and Science
Presenter:
Megan Roselli
– Da Vinci Science Center
Presenter:
Ortal Ullman
– Union of Concerned Scientists
External Groups and Collaborators
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM
US EST
Equipping Your Team to Deliver Exceptional Guest Service
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM
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Equipping Your Team to Deliver Exceptional Guest Service
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, E220AB
Session Leader:
Hardin Engelhardt
– Marbles Kids Museum
Presenter:
Cori Thompson
– Sciencenter
Presenter:
Imani Cumberbatch
– Marbles Kids Museum
Presenter:
Keith Ostfeld
– Children's Museum Houston
Operations, Marketing, and Business Development
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM
US EST
From Assessment to Accountability: Navigating the Twists and Turns of Your Museum's Racial Equity Journey
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM
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From Assessment to Accountability: Navigating the Twists and Turns of Your Museum's Racial Equity Journey
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, E217
Session Leader:
Karlisa Callwood
Presenter:
Alison Campbell
– University of Michigan Museum of Natural History
Presenter:
Joe Imholte
– The Bakken Museum
Presenter:
Timothy Rhue
– Space Telescope Science Institute
DAIE, Human Resources, and Organizational Culture
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM
US EST
Getting the Outdoors Out There: Open Space and Virtual Workshop Models for STEM Education
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM
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Getting the Outdoors Out There: Open Space and Virtual Workshop Models for STEM Education
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, E220CD
Session Leader:
Alicia Borrego
– New Mexico Association for the Education of Young Children
Presenter:
Jessica Sapunar-Jursich
Presenter:
Tara Henderson
– Explora
STEM Learning, Education, and Programs
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM
US EST
Leaning into Value: Measuring and Monetizing Visitor Experiences
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM
US EST
Leaning into Value: Measuring and Monetizing Visitor Experiences
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, E219D
Session Leader:
Mikko Myllykoski
– Heureka, the Finnish Science Centre
Presenter:
John Falk
– Institute for Learning Innovation
Presenter:
Jonna Tamminen
Presenter:
Liza Herzog
Presenter:
Tracy Kennan
Leadership
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM
US EST
Success in Using STEM Concepts Contextualized for Indigenous-Based Science Centers
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM
US EST
Success in Using STEM Concepts Contextualized for Indigenous-Based Science Centers
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, E219A
Session Leader:
Alakai Aglipay
– Institute for Native Pacific Education and Culture
Presenter:
Kaulana Eli
– Institute for Native Pacific Education and Culture
Exhibits, Experiences, and Technology
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM
US EST
The STEM Museum Pipeline: A Collaborative Approach
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM
US EST
The STEM Museum Pipeline: A Collaborative Approach
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, E212
Session Leader:
Thea Van Gorp
– Bisbee Science Exploration & Research Center
Presenter:
Jacquelyn Esteves
– Bisbee Science Exploration & Research Center
Advancement, Partnerships, and Fundraising
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM
US EST
Workforce Trends in Science Centers and Museums
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM
US EST
Workforce Trends in Science Centers and Museums
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, E220EF
Session Leader:
Jen Rehkamp
– Association of Children's Museums
Presenter:
Melissa Ballard (she/her/hers)
– Association of Science and Technology Centers
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM
US EST
You Belong Here: A New Model for Membership That Grows Equity, Inclusion, and Revenue
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM
US EST
You Belong Here: A New Model for Membership That Grows Equity, Inclusion, and Revenue
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, E216
Session Leader:
Silva Raker
– Kiewit Luminarium
Presenter:
Emily Mwaja
Presenter:
Julie DeWitt
– Kiewit Luminarium
Presenter:
Sirisha Sualy
– Kiewit Luminarium
Presenter:
Tom Rockwell
– Exploratorium
Operations, Marketing, and Business Development
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM
US EST
Lightning Talk – Exploring Beyond the Walls: Enhancing Learning through Museum Field Trips and Professional Development
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM
US EST
Engaging the Youngest Learners in STEM
Location: E218
Session Leader:
Brenna Chambers
– Arizona Science Center
Presenter:
Heather Burton
– Arizona Science Center
STEM Learning, Education, and Programs
Lightning Talk
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM
US EST
Virtual Field Trips: An Approach through Immersive Technology
Location: E218
Session Leader:
Emilse Alvarado
– Adler Planetarium
STEM Learning, Education, and Programs
Lightning Talk
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM
US EST
Designing Themed Hands-on Experiences for School Group Visits to a Small Science & History Museum
Location: E218
Session Leader:
Mel Strong
– Bradbury Science Museum, Los Alamos National Laboratory
Presenter:
Chelsea Redman
– Bradbury Science Museum, Los Alamos National Laboratory
STEM Learning, Education, and Programs
Lightning Talk
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM
US EST
Building a Mutually Beneficial Teacher Advisory Group: It's All about the Relationships
Location: E218
Session Leader:
Sarah Smail
– The Adler Planetarium
External Groups and Collaborators
Lightning Talk
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM
US EST
Focus on Field Trips: Trying a School Group Only Operating Mode
Location: E218
Session Leader:
Sarah Smail
– The Adler Planetarium
Operations, Marketing, and Business Development
Lightning Talk
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM
US EST
Talk About It: Navigating the Twists and Turns of Your Museum's Racial Equity Journey
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM
US EST
Talk About It: Navigating the Twists and Turns of Your Museum's Racial Equity Journey
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, Exhibit Hall C/Booth #109
2:45 PM – 3:30 PM
US EST
The Power of the Paper Airplane: Tradition, Creativity, Control, Energy and Beauty
2:45 PM – 3:30 PM
US EST
The Power of the Paper Airplane: Tradition, Creativity, Control, Energy and Beauty
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, Exhibit Hall Stage
Session Leader:
Michelle McMahon
– Wings Over the Rockies
STEM Learning, Education, and Programs
2:45 PM – 3:45 PM
US EST
A Path Forward WITH Community: Innovative Models for Ambassador Programs in STEAM Focused Institutions
2:45 PM – 3:45 PM
US EST
A Path Forward WITH Community: Innovative Models for Ambassador Programs in STEAM Focused Institutions
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, E221A
Session Leader:
LeKeisha Harding
– Thinkery
Presenter:
Derrick Pitts
– The Franklin Institute
Presenter:
Daniel Schneiderman
– Rochester Museum & Science Center
Presenter:
Dennis Schatz
– Pacific Science Center
STEM Learning, Education, and Programs
2:45 PM – 3:45 PM
US EST
Activating on Empty: Low Costs? Low Resources? Strategies for Creating High Impact Design Experiences
2:45 PM – 3:45 PM
US EST
Activating on Empty: Low Costs? Low Resources? Strategies for Creating High Impact Design Experiences
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, E216
Session Leader:
Uri Griner
– SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity (MOSAC)
Presenter:
Alex Greenwald
– Thinkery
Presenter:
Lynnsey Childress
– Discovery Lab
Presenter:
Mindy Porter
– Scott Family Amazeum
Presenter:
Tara Henderson
– Explora
Exhibits, Experiences, and Technology
2:45 PM – 3:45 PM
US EST
Always Practice, Never Perfect: Internally Focused DEIA Practices to Boost Employee Engagement
2:45 PM – 3:45 PM
US EST
Always Practice, Never Perfect: Internally Focused DEIA Practices to Boost Employee Engagement
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, E220EF
Session Leader:
Amy Sailor
– Connecticut Science Center
Presenter:
Aoife Ryle
– Connecticut Science Center
DAIE, Human Resources, and Organizational Culture
2:45 PM – 3:45 PM
US EST
Beyond a Field Trip: Building Meaningful Partnerships with Schools for a More Impactful Experience
2:45 PM – 3:45 PM
US EST
Beyond a Field Trip: Building Meaningful Partnerships with Schools for a More Impactful Experience
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, E217
Session Leader:
Tomara Gee
– Museum of Life and Science
Presenter:
Amanda Bowers
– Durham Public Schools
Presenter:
Carla Knight
– Manchester Academic Charter School
Presenter:
Khalillah Shabazz
– Children's Museum of Pittsburgh
Presenter:
Stepheny Hine-Laverack
– Museum of Life and Science
External Groups and Collaborators
2:45 PM – 3:45 PM
US EST
Co-designing Making and Tinkering Experiences with Rural and Tribal Community Advisory Groups
2:45 PM – 3:45 PM
US EST
Co-designing Making and Tinkering Experiences with Rural and Tribal Community Advisory Groups
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, E220AB
Session Leader:
Nicholos Wethington
– spectrUM Discovery Area
Presenter:
Caitlin Ervin
– spectrUM Discovery Area
2:45 PM – 3:45 PM
US EST
Exploring U.S. Federal Funding Opportunities
2:45 PM – 3:45 PM
US EST
Exploring U.S. Federal Funding Opportunities
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, E218
Session Leader:
Adam Fagen
– Association of Science and Technology Centers
Presenter:
Helen Wechsler
Presenter:
Amelia Chapman
– Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Presenter:
Carrie McDougall
Presenter:
Ellen McCallie
Operations, Marketing, and Business Development
2:45 PM – 3:45 PM
US EST
Sequencing the DNA of a Successful Volunteer Program
2:45 PM – 3:45 PM
US EST
Sequencing the DNA of a Successful Volunteer Program
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, E212
Session Leader:
Gwendolen Nystrom
– Pavek Museum
Presenter:
Kelly Gascoine
– Carnegie Science Center
Presenter:
Lauren Shalek
– Moonshot Museum
Presenter:
Zach Lynn
– Orlando Science Center
DAIE, Human Resources, and Organizational Culture
2:45 PM – 3:45 PM
US EST
The Science of Museum Security: How to Balance Visitor Experience, Protection and Safety
2:45 PM – 3:45 PM
US EST
The Science of Museum Security: How to Balance Visitor Experience, Protection and Safety
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, E220CD
Session Leader:
Daniel Bateman
– Association of Science and Technology Centers
Presenter:
Bret Malamucki
– Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department
Presenter:
Dana Frentz
– Protus3
Presenter:
Dan Streelman
– Discovery Place
Presenter:
Stacy Stephens
– Knightscope, Inc.
Operations, Marketing, and Business Development
2:45 PM – 3:45 PM
US EST
Walking Each Other Home: Building trust between Tribal Nations and Museums
2:45 PM – 3:45 PM
US EST
Walking Each Other Home: Building trust between Tribal Nations and Museums
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, E219A
Session Leader:
Cheryl Donaldson Moses
– Fort Collings Museum of Discovery
Presenter:
Jae Anderson
– Fort Collins Museum of Discovery
Presenter:
Jordan Dresser
– Fort Collins Museum of Discovery
Presenter:
Shannon Quist
– Fort Collins Museum of Discovery
Presenter:
Laura Valdez
– Fort Collins Museum of Discovery
External Groups and Collaborators
3:45 PM – 4:30 PM
US EST
Networking and Snack Break in the Exhibit Hall
3:45 PM – 4:30 PM
US EST
Networking and Snack Break in the Exhibit Hall
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, Hall C
4:00 PM – 4:20 PM
US EST
Science, Engineering, & Art: A Juggler’s Perspective
4:00 PM – 4:20 PM
US EST
Science, Engineering, & Art: A Juggler’s Perspective
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, Exhibit Hall Stage
Session Leader:
Greg Kennedy
– Innovative Juggler
Stage Show
4:25 PM – 4:30 PM
US EST
Afternoon Cool Down with Cheri
4:25 PM – 4:30 PM
US EST
Afternoon Cool Down with Cheri
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, Exhibit Hall Stage
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
US EST
Count Me In: Engaging Children, Teens and Caregivers with Math in Museums, Homes and Classrooms
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
US EST
Count Me In: Engaging Children, Teens and Caregivers with Math in Museums, Homes and Classrooms
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, E219D
Session Leader:
Maxwell Watson
– GrowingGreat
Presenter:
Cindy Lawrence
– National Museum of Mathematics (MoMath
Presenter:
Lauren Patrick
– Saint Louis Science Center
Presenter:
Rachel Fidler
– Natural History Museums of Los Angeles
STEM Learning, Education, and Programs
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
US EST
Cross-Pollination: Taking the Best from Other Disciplines and Applying It to Our Work
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
US EST
Cross-Pollination: Taking the Best from Other Disciplines and Applying It to Our Work
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, E216
Session Leader:
Anna Musun-Miller
– Canopy Strategic Partners
Presenter:
Caitlin Ervin
– spectrUM Discovery Area
Presenter:
Glenn Dobrogosz
– Greensboro Science Center
Presenter:
Kristin Thoroman
– Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
Presenter:
Richard Glover
External Groups and Collaborators
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
US EST
Exhibits' Debates: The UPS and Downs of Hands-on Exhibits
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
US EST
Exhibits' Debates: The UPS and Downs of Hands-on Exhibits
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, E212
Session Leader:
Daniel Guyton
– Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
Presenter:
Anne Fullenkamp
– Children's Museum of Pittsburgh
Presenter:
Cynthia Brown
– Museum EXP
Presenter:
Dana Schloss
– New York Hall of Science
Presenter:
Erik Smith
– National Children's Museum
Exhibits, Experiences, and Technology
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
US EST
House of Commons 2023: Let the Lively Debates Begin!
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
US EST
House of Commons 2023: Let the Lively Debates Begin!
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, E219BC
Session Leader:
Mikko Myllykoski
– Heureka, the Finnish Science Centre
Presenter:
Kathy Gustafson-Hilton
– Hands On! Studio
Leadership
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
US EST
How Wondering and Learning Go Hand in Hand: Practicing the Teachings from Mister Rogers
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
US EST
How Wondering and Learning Go Hand in Hand: Practicing the Teachings from Mister Rogers
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, E220AB
Session Leader:
Shihadah Saleem
– New York Hall of Science
Presenter:
Jaclyn Carmichael
– Discovery Partners Institute
Presenter:
Jen Elliott
– Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
Presenter:
Laahiri Chalasani
– Children's Science Center
Presenter:
Sarah Irizarry
– North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
STEM Learning, Education, and Programs
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
US EST
Leading People and Performance
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
US EST
Leading People and Performance
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, E220EF
Session Leader:
Stephanie Deschenes
– Canadian Association of Science Centres
Presenter:
Sarah Curtis
– The Works Museum
Presenter:
Joe Imholte
– The Bakken Museum
Leadership
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
US EST
New Strategies to Engage Communities with Science Contributing for Awareness, Understanding and Trust in Science
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
US EST
New Strategies to Engage Communities with Science Contributing for Awareness, Understanding and Trust in Science
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, E219A
Session Leader:
Gail Lord
– Lord Cultural Resources
Presenter:
Rosalia Vargas
– Pavilion of Knowledge-Ciencia Viva
Presenter:
Tiffany Lyons
– Lord Cultural Resources
Presenter:
Frederic Bertley
– COSI
External Groups and Collaborators
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
US EST
The Museum-Wide Circuit: Connecting Powerful Guest Experience and Team Culture
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
US EST
The Museum-Wide Circuit: Connecting Powerful Guest Experience and Team Culture
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, E217
Session Leader:
Kimberly Kay
– Scott Family Amazeum
Presenter:
Coby Anderson
– Scott Family Amazeum
Presenter:
Meg Benedetti
– Scott Family Amazeum
DAIE, Human Resources, and Organizational Culture
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
US EST
Lightning Talk – The Power Trio: Enhancing Museums through Operations, Marketing, and Business Development
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
US EST
A Case Study on Digital-Based Visitor Evaluation System in the Gwacheon National Science Museum
Location: E218
Session Leader:
Chunik Jo
– Gwacheon National Science Museum
Operations, Marketing, and Business Development
Lightning Talk
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
US EST
Constellation: Free and Open-Source Exhibit Software
Location: E218
Session Leader:
Morgan Rehnberg
– Adventure Science Center
Presenter:
Douglas Roberts
– Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science
Exhibits, Experiences, and Technology
Lightning Talk
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
US EST
Rising Strong: Building an Effective Communication Method
Location: E218
Session Leader:
Halah Murtada
– Mishkat Interactive Center for Atomic & Renewable Energy
Operations, Marketing, and Business Development
Lightning Talk
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
US EST
Organizational Restructuring to Better Deliver on Mission and Vision
Location: E218
Session Leader:
Paul Kortenaar
– Ontario Science Centre
Presenter:
Catherine Paisley
– Ontario Science Centre
Leadership
Lightning Talk
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
US EST
A Million Reasons Why You Should Reimagine Your Gift Shop
Location: E218
Session Leader:
Kayley Evans
– TELUS Spark
Operations, Marketing, and Business Development
Lightning Talk
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
US EST
Celebrating ASTC's 50th Anniversary
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
US EST
Celebrating ASTC's 50th Anniversary
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, Ballroom Terrace
