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Sunday, October 8, 2023
8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
US EST
Registration
8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
US EST
Registration
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, Concourse C
9:00 AM – 9:15 AM
US EST
Morning Stretch with Cheri
9:00 AM – 9:15 AM
US EST
Morning Stretch with Cheri
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, Exhibit Hall Stage
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
US EST
Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
US EST
Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, Hall C
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
US EST
Youth Civic Engagement and STEM Meet-up
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
US EST
Youth Civic Engagement and STEM Meet-up
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, E221A
Presenter:
Anita Krishnamurthi
– Afterschool Alliance
Presenter:
Jen Kretser
– The Wild Center
Presenter:
Shihadah Saleem
– New York Hall of Science
Presenter:
Laura Lerman
– California Academy of Sciences
Presenter:
Priya Mohabir
– New York Hall of Science
Presenter:
Joseph Adamji
– Science Museum of Minnesota
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
US EST
Engage and Fun in the Exhibit Hall
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
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Engage and Fun in the Exhibit Hall
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, Hall C
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
US EST
Exhibit Hall Open
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
US EST
Exhibit Hall Open
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, Hall C
9:30 AM – 9:50 AM
US EST
Science, Engineering, & Art: A Juggler’s Perspective
9:30 AM – 9:50 AM
US EST
Science, Engineering, & Art: A Juggler’s Perspective
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, Exhibit Hall Stage
Session Leader:
Greg Kennedy
– Innovative Juggler
Stage Show
10:30 AM – 10:50 AM
US EST
Environmental Justice for All
10:30 AM – 10:50 AM
US EST
Environmental Justice for All
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, Exhibit Hall Stage
Session Leader:
Heather Brent
– TreesCharlotte
Stage Show
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM
US EST
Increasing Youth STEM Engagement through Community Collaboration
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM
US EST
Increasing Youth STEM Engagement through Community Collaboration
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, Exhibit Hall Stage
Session Leader:
Karen Peterson
– National Girls Collaborative Project
Presenter:
Shihadah Saleem
– New York Hall of Science
STEM Learning, Education, and Programs
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
US EST
Effective Communication in the Museum Space: Understanding Funds of Knowledge
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
US EST
Effective Communication in the Museum Space: Understanding Funds of Knowledge
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, E219D
Session Leader:
Marci Howdyshell
– COSI
Presenter:
Cecile McKee
– University of Arizona
Presenter:
Laura Wagner
– Ohio State University
STEM Learning, Education, and Programs
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
US EST
Empowering Youth in Climate Action: From Civic-Engagement and Leadership to Sustainable and Climate-Ready Careers
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
US EST
Empowering Youth in Climate Action: From Civic-Engagement and Leadership to Sustainable and Climate-Ready Careers
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, E220AB
Session Leader:
Jen Kretser
– The Wild Center
Presenter:
Grace Schmidt
– Science North
Presenter:
Lance Cutrer
– Museum and Discovery and Science
Presenter:
Lynn Cross
– North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
Presenter:
Sarah States
– Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
STEM Learning, Education, and Programs
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
US EST
Experiencing Space: Personal Interactions with Space Science for the Blind and Visually Impaired
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
US EST
Experiencing Space: Personal Interactions with Space Science for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, E217
Session Leader:
Elaine Thatcher
– Tactile Images
Presenter:
Janet LaBreck
– Synergy Consulting Partners
Presenter:
Timothy Rhue
– Space Telescope Science Institute
Exhibits, Experiences, and Technology
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
US EST
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Science Center and Museum Professionals
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
US EST
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Science Center and Museum Professionals
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, E220CD
Session Leader:
Chip Lindsey
– Discovery Lab
Presenter:
Nor Oropez
– California Science Center
Presenter:
HP Newquist
– The Relayer Group
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
US EST
Is This Made for Me? Learning about Exhibit Design from Youth with Learning Disabilities
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
US EST
Is This Made for Me? Learning about Exhibit Design from Youth with Learning Disabilities
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, E216
Session Leader:
Sunewan Chunhasuwan Paneto
– Museum of Science
Presenter:
Calvin Uzelmeier
– Rochester Museum & Science Center
Presenter:
Gabrielle Rappolt-Schlichtmann
– EdTogether
Presenter:
Samantha Daley
– University of Rochester
Exhibits, Experiences, and Technology
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
US EST
Metrics That Matter and Strategies for Success
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
US EST
Metrics That Matter and Strategies for Success
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, E219BC
Session Leader:
John Morey
– Morey Consulting
Presenter:
Amanda Taunt
– Great Lakes Science Center
Presenter:
Joseph Quinones
– Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science
Presenter:
Marjorie Bequette
– Science Museum of Minnesota
Operations, Marketing, and Business Development
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
US EST
Taking Action Towards Net Zero
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
US EST
Taking Action Towards Net Zero
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, E212
Session Leader:
Jessica Hall
– Science North
Presenter:
Felicity Sylvester
– Natural History Museum, London
Presenter:
Kerri Ziemann
– The Wild Center
DAIE, Human Resources, and Organizational Culture
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
US EST
Telling Your Story (or Why Advocacy is Not a Four-Letter Word)
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
US EST
Telling Your Story (or Why Advocacy is Not a Four-Letter Word)
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, E219A
Session Leader:
Adam Fagen
– Association of Science and Technology Centers
Presenter:
Tara MacDougall
Presenter:
Lisa Levine Urovitch
– Museum of Science
Presenter:
Kalie Sacco
– The Lawrence Hall of Science
Presenter:
Lara Litchfield-Kimber
External Groups and Collaborators
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
US EST
Lightning Talk – From Exclusion to Empowerment: Transforming Museums for Diverse and Inclusive Audiences, Room XXX
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
US EST
Neighborhood Explorers: Building and Strengthening Community Partnerships through Nature and STEAM
Location: E218
Session Leader:
Zahraa Aljebori
STEM Learning, Education, and Programs
Lightning Talk
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
US EST
Hearing but Not Listening: Re-Imagining Community Engagement in Museum Collections
Location: E218
Session Leader:
Jennings Mergenthal
– Science Museum of Minnesota
DAIE, Human Resources, and Organizational Culture
Lightning Talk
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
US EST
Supporting Black Scholars in STEAM: Confronting Equity Issues While Supporting Students to Develop STEAM Identities
Location: E218
Session Leader:
Tara Henderson, MA
– Explora
Presenter:
Sheldon Hamilton
– Explora
Presenter:
Lyric Ellison
– Explora
Presenter:
Amon Haruta
– Explora
STEM Learning, Education, and Programs
Lightning Talk
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
US EST
Addressing Inequity in Science Centre Access
Location: E218
Session Leader:
John Chappell
– Scitech
DAIE, Human Resources, and Organizational Culture
Lightning Talk
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
US EST
"Soy Un Dinosaurio" Engaging Your Local Community through Spanish and Bilingual Programing
Location: E218
Session Leader:
Efrain Tejada
– National Museum of Natural History
Presenter:
Nicole Webster
– National Museum of Natural History
STEM Learning, Education, and Programs
Lightning Talk
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
US EST
Planning Inclusively: Building Capacity for Inclusive Autism Spectrum Experiences
Location: E218
Session Leader:
Monae Verbeke
– Institute for Learning Innovation
DAIE, Human Resources, and Organizational Culture
Lightning Talk
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
US EST
ASTC Passport Program Listening Session
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
US EST
ASTC Passport Program Listening Session
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, Exhibit Hall C/Booth #109
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
US EST
Alan J. Friedman Science Center Luncheon
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
US EST
Alan J. Friedman Science Center Luncheon
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, Richardson Ballroom
Keynote:
Alondra Nelson
Keynote:
Divya Siddarth
Keynote:
Tim Ritchie
2:15 PM – 3:00 PM
US EST
Robotics for all: Maximize Accessibility to STEM with Robotics Programs
2:15 PM – 3:00 PM
US EST
Robotics for all: Maximize Accessibility to STEM with Robotics Programs
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, Exhibit Hall Stage
Session Leader:
Sarah FitzHenry
– Bird Brain Technologies
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM
US EST
Changing World, Changing Audiences: Responding to Global Trends
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM
US EST
Changing World, Changing Audiences: Responding to Global Trends
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, E220EF
Session Leader:
Linda Conlon
– International Centre for Life
Presenter:
Andrés Roldán
– Parque Explora
Presenter:
Naomi Wallace
– Association of Science and Technology Centers
Leadership
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM
US EST
Creating Relevance: A New Life for Old Exhibits
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM
US EST
Creating Relevance: A New Life for Old Exhibits
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, E216
Session Leader:
Lucas Fredericks
– Sciencenter
Presenter:
Kate Curto
– New York Hall of Science
Exhibits, Experiences, and Technology
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM
US EST
CRM SOS: Saving Science Centers from Chaos, One System at a Time
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM
US EST
CRM SOS: Saving Science Centers from Chaos, One System at a Time
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, E212
Session Leader:
Kalie Sacco
– The Lawrence Hall of Science
Presenter:
Tony Millet
– Natural History Museum of Utah
Presenter:
Ray Giang
– MR-ProFun
Presenter:
Amy Shearer
– Philadelphia Zoo
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM
US EST
How to Be a Better Client and Get the Most Out of Creative Partnerships
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM
US EST
How to Be a Better Client and Get the Most Out of Creative Partnerships
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, E219BC
Session Leader:
Barbara Punt
– Punt Consulting Group
Presenter:
Ashley Larose
– Science North
Presenter:
Greg Belew
– Hands On! Studio
Presenter:
Uri Griner
– SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity (MOSAC)
Leadership
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM
US EST
Is Climate Change Rocket Science? Interactive Ways to Empower Everyone as a Climate Change Ambassador
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM
US EST
Is Climate Change Rocket Science? Interactive Ways to Empower Everyone as a Climate Change Ambassador
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, E220CD
Session Leader:
Ruth Kimani
– Fun & Education Global Network
Presenter:
Daniel Karanja Ndungu
– Fun & Education Global Network
Presenter:
Kenneth Monjero
– Science Centre Kenya
STEM Learning, Education, and Programs
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM
US EST
Making Together: Using Making to Mediate Meetings and Build Connections
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM
US EST
Making Together: Using Making to Mediate Meetings and Build Connections
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, E219D
Session Leader:
Bradley Gray
– Science Mill
Presenter:
Jeff Wheatcraft
– Science Mill
Presenter:
Jessica Gillespie
– Science Mill
Presenter:
Sarah Lukwoski
– Science Museum of Minnesota
Operations, Marketing, and Business Development
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM
US EST
Not Just a Mountain Lion: Respecting the Cultural and Scientific Legacy of P-22 (Puma-22)
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM
US EST
Not Just a Mountain Lion: Respecting the Cultural and Scientific Legacy of P-22 (Puma-22)
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, E219A
Session Leader:
Miguel Ordeñana
– Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County
Presenter:
Amy Gusick
– Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County
Presenter:
Lori Bettison-Varga
– Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County
Presenter:
Gabrielle Crowe
– Gabrielino-Shoshone Tribal Council of Southern California
Moderator:
Milena Acosta
External Groups and Collaborators
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM
US EST
Public Perspectives on Science and Engagement in the U.S. and Canada: Understanding the Roles of Trust, Joy, and Identity
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM
US EST
Public Perspectives on Science and Engagement in the U.S. and Canada: Understanding the Roles of Trust, Joy, and Identity
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, E220AB
Session Leader:
Rose Hendricks
– Association of Science and Technology Centers
Presenter:
Eve Klein
– Association of Science and Technology Centers
Presenter:
Jamie Bell
– Association of Science and Technology Centers
Presenter:
Magda Byma
– Canadian Association of Science Centres
Presenter:
Amanda Fruci
– Canadian Association of Science Centres
STEM Learning, Education, and Programs
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM
US EST
Relationships, Relevance, and Reciprocity: Shifting Our Institutional Perspectives Using a Connected Learning Ecosystems Framework
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM
US EST
Relationships, Relevance, and Reciprocity: Shifting Our Institutional Perspectives Using a Connected Learning Ecosystems Framework
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, E217
Session Leader:
Sarah VanDenbergh
– Gulf of Maine Research Institute
Presenter:
Alexandra Jackson
– Sciencenter
Presenter:
Nina Ridhibhinyo
– ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
Presenter:
Rae Ostman
– Arizona State University - Center for Innovation in Informal STEM Learning
Presenter:
Kerri Ziemann
– The Wild Center
External Groups and Collaborators
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM
US EST
Lightning Talk – From Static to Interactive: Revolutionizing Museum Exhibits with Innovative Technology
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM
US EST
Visitor Experience with the Science Facilitator
Location: E218
Session Leader:
Majd Albosaily
– Mishkat Interactive Center for Atomic & Renewable Energy
Presenter:
Faris Alahmari
– Mishkat Interactive Center for Atomic & Renewable Energy
Exhibits, Experiences, and Technology
Lightning Talk
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM
US EST
Discovery Place Nature's "One Nature" Presents Stories of Nature with and through the Human Perspective
Location: E218
Session Leader:
Michael Burns
– Quatrefoil Associates
Presenter:
Gabor Zsuppan
– Discovery Place
Exhibits, Experiences, and Technology
Lightning Talk
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM
US EST
When Worlds Collide: Creating an Interactive Exhibit That Blends Science with History and Culture
Location: E218
Session Leader:
Darcie Roten
– Cape Fear Museum of History and Science
Exhibits, Experiences, and Technology
Lightning Talk
3:15 PM – 5:00 PM
US EST
Networking in the Exhibit Hall
3:15 PM – 5:00 PM
US EST
Networking in the Exhibit Hall
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, Hall C
3:20 PM – 4:00 PM
US EST
Beer - 4 Ingredients to Building Successful Events
3:20 PM – 4:00 PM
US EST
Beer - 4 Ingredients to Building Successful Events
Location: Exhibit Hall Stage
Presenter:
Jeremy Selan
Presenter:
Chad White
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
US EST
Backyard Project: Our Community Designs a Regenerative Learning Ecosystem
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
US EST
Backyard Project: Our Community Designs a Regenerative Learning Ecosystem
Location: Hall C
Session Leader:
Thea Van Gorp
– Bisbee Science Exploration & Research Center
Poster
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
US EST
Facing the Future: Sharing our Collective Work & Engagement on Climate Change Share Fair
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
US EST
Facing the Future: Sharing our Collective Work & Engagement on Climate Change Share Fair
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, Hall C
Session Leader:
Jen Kretser
– The Wild Center
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
US EST
Poster Palooza in the Exhibit Hall
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
US EST
Feeling STEAM: Harnessing Emotion to Support Connections to Science in Informal Settings
Location: Hall C
Session Leader:
Laura Conner
– University of Alaska
Presenter:
Perrin Teal-Sullivan
– University of Alaska Fairbanks
STEM Learning, Education, and Programs
Poster
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
US EST
NASA Resources for You!
Location: Hall C
Session Leader:
Amelia Chapman
– Jet Propulsion Laboratory
STEM Learning, Education, and Programs
Poster
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
US EST
Survey for Assessing Science Museum Educators' Levels of Self-Efficacy for Teaching
Location: Hall C
Session Leader:
Megan Ennes
– Florida Museum of Natural History
STEM Learning, Education, and Programs
Poster
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
US EST
Creating Design Challenge Exhibits: Approaches, Tips and Techniques for Exhibit Developers
Location: Hall C
Session Leader:
Scott Randol
– Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
Exhibits, Experiences, and Technology
Poster
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
US EST
Project Discovery: Deep Collaboration with a School District for Large Scale Programming
Location: Hall C
Session Leader:
Jennifer Roe
– Imagination Station, Toledo
STEM Learning, Education, and Programs
Poster
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
US EST
Internal Assessment and Capacity Building for Translation & Interpretation at the Tech Interactive
Location: Hall C
Session Leader:
Lisa Incatasciato
– The Tech Interactive
DAIE, Human Resources, and Organizational Culture
Poster
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
US EST
Development of Natural History Exhibition to Enhance Observation Experience Using Digital Media
Location: Hall C
Session Leader:
Kisang Kim
– Gwacheon National Science Museum
Exhibits, Experiences, and Technology
Poster
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
US EST
The Road Towards Building a Science Museum: An Experimental Site and First Space
Location: Hall C
Session Leader:
Paola De Ruidias
– MuCi: Museo de Ciencias
Presenter:
Dave Peery
– MuCi: Museo de Ciencias
Exhibits, Experiences, and Technology
Poster
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
US EST
Thriving Together: Connecting Environmental Science and Spoken-Word Poetry
Location: Hall C
Session Leader:
D'Nae Hearn
– Detroit Zoological Society
Presenter:
Nadia Thompson
– Detroit Zoological Society
Presenter:
Alise Alousi
– Inside Out Literary Arts
Presenter:
Suzanne Honda
– Inside Out Literary Arts
STEM Learning, Education, and Programs
Poster
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
US EST
STaR- Science Teacher Residency Professional Development Outcomes
Location: Hall C
Session Leader:
Brenna Chambers
– Arizona Science Center
Presenter:
Jennifer Petersen
– Arizona Science Center
Presenter:
Judith Lozoya
– Arizona Science Center
STEM Learning, Education, and Programs
Poster
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
US EST
Appreciating Discomfort: Making Room for Conversations about Racism
Location: Hall C
Session Leader:
Bhavleen Kaur
– Ontario Science Centre
Presenter:
Walter Stoddard
– Ontario Science Centre
Exhibits, Experiences, and Technology
Poster
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
US EST
Elevating Curiosity: Growing from a Small to Medium-Sized Science Center through a Capital Campaign
Location: Hall C
Session Leader:
Rob Reed
– Lancaster Science Factory
Poster
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
US EST
Dinosaurs of Antarctica: A Study of Large-Format Film Contents' Influence on STEM Learning & Identity
Location: Hall C
Session Leader:
Karen Elinich
– Please Touch Museum
Presenter:
Deborah Raksany
– Giant Screen Films and D3D Cinema
STEM Learning, Education, and Programs
Poster
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
US EST
How to Shape & Scale STREAM Communities through Transformative Spaces
Location: Hall C
Session Leader:
Maysaa Abo Alsamh
– MiSK Foundation
Presenter:
Roberto Baldizon
– MiSK Foundation
Exhibits, Experiences, and Technology
Poster
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
US EST
Engaging Tribal Youth in Media Production: A Workshop Model & Evaluation
Location: Hall C
Session Leader:
Karen Elinich
– Please Touch Museum
Presenter:
Patty Loew
– Northwestern
Presenter:
Deborah Raksany
– Giant Screen Films and D3D Cinema
STEM Learning, Education, and Programs
Poster
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
US EST
Creating an Immersive Technology Based on Planetarium Content and an Informal Learning Context
Location: Hall C
Session Leader:
Sathit Lapvutirat
– National Science Museum, Thailand
Exhibits, Experiences, and Technology
Poster
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
US EST
Developing a Menu of Outreach Programs for Academic Partners
Location: Hall C
Session Leader:
Cathryn Freund
– Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science
Presenter:
Analisa Duran
– Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science
Presenter:
Alec Warren
– Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science
Presenter:
Douglas Roberts
– Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science
External Groups and Collaborators
Poster
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
US EST
The Creation, Purpose, and Use of Quality Guidelines for Science Camps for Elementary-aged Kids
Location: Hall C
Poster Presenter:
Analisa Duran
– Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science
Poster
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
US EST
Developing Programs for Young Adults in a Science Center
Location: Hall C
Session Leader:
Ayon Yun
– Gwacheon National Science Museum
Presenter:
Namjoon Cho
– Gwacheon National Science Museum
Exhibits, Experiences, and Technology
Poster
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
US EST
Inspiration: The Success Factor of Knowledge Transfer
Location: Hall C
Session Leader:
Nopparat Thepthepa
– National Science Museum, Thailand
STEM Learning, Education, and Programs
Poster
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
US EST
How Inclusive Is Your Space, Really? LGBTQ+ Experiences in Informal Stem Learning Environments
Location: Hall C
Session Leader:
Jen Parsons
– Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery
DAIE, Human Resources, and Organizational Culture
Poster
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
US EST
Culturally Responsive and Sustaining Pedagogy within a Two-Week Summer Solar Program: Design and Youth Outcomes
Location: Hall C
Session Leader:
Valeria Romero
– The Lawrence Hall of Science
Presenter:
Melissa Collins
– The Lawrence Hall of Science
Presenter:
Alexandra Sanchez
– The Lawrence Hall of Science
Presenter:
Devin Cavero
– The Lawrence Hall of Science
STEM Learning, Education, and Programs
Poster
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
US EST
Lederman Science Center at Fermilab: Exploring the Universe from Quarks to Quasars
Location: Hall C
Session Leader:
Ketevan Akhobadze
– Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory
Exhibits, Experiences, and Technology
Poster
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
US EST
Chemists in the Community: Bringing Scientists Out of the Laboratory
Location: Hall C
Session Leader:
Victoria Russell
– University of Utah
Presenter:
Andrew George
– University of Utah
External Groups and Collaborators
Poster
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
US EST
Museum Education in Diversity for Laboratory and Biological (MEDLAB) Field Trip Experience Career Interest Findings
Location: Hall C
Session Leader:
Lauren Applebaum
– Museum of Science and Industry
Presenter:
Maggie McClure
– Museum of Science and Industry
Presenter:
Aaron Price
– Museum of Science and Industry
STEM Learning, Education, and Programs
Poster
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
US EST
Tennessee Rural Impact Project: Building Cross-Institutional Partnerships That Leverage One Another's Assets
Location: Hall C
Session Leader:
Dale McCreedy
– Discovery Center at Murfree Spring
Presenter:
Alissa Lange
– Center of Excellence in STEM Education
Presenter:
Heather Watson
– Hands On! Discovery Center
External Groups and Collaborators
Poster
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
US EST
Existing vs. Re-Imagined Exhibits: What Works in Virtual Stem Programming
Location: Hall C
Session Leader:
Kenneth Monjero
– Science Centre Kenya
Presenter:
Heather Farnworth
– Ontario Science Centre
Presenter:
Alexandra Jackson
– Sciencenter
Presenter:
Vesa Lepisto
– Heureka, the Finnish Science Centre
Presenter:
Bobby Cerini
– Questacon, Australia's National Science and Technology Centre
Exhibits, Experiences, and Technology
Poster
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
US EST
We're Not Here to Build an Exhibit: How to Forge a Successful Museum-School Design Partnership
Location: Hall C
Session Leader:
Anne Fullenkamp
– Children's Museum of Pittsburgh
Presenter:
Deborah Coppula
– Children's Museum of Pittsburgh
Presenter:
Michael Corb
– Cannon Design
External Groups and Collaborators
Poster
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
US EST
See You Again Soon! Exploring Depth-Based Programming to Broaden Your Reach with Underserved Communities
Location: Hall C
Session Leader:
Peter Leipzig
– Sciencenter
Presenter:
Rebecca Reilly
– Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
Presenter:
Alberto Lopez
– Florida Museum of Natural History
Presenter:
Leah Kalish
– California Academy of Sciences
STEM Learning, Education, and Programs
Poster
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
US EST
Designing Our Tomorrow Research: Storytelling and Asset-Based Approaches to Communicate the Relevance of Engineering Practices
Location: Hall C
Session Leader:
Carla Herran
– Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
STEM Learning, Education, and Programs
Poster
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
US EST
Start Your Own Teen Science Cafe This Year!
Location: Hall C
Session Leader:
Katey Ahmann
– Teen Science Cafe Network
Presenter:
Kristin Bayans
STEM Learning, Education, and Programs
Poster
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
US EST
Partners in Place-Based Learning: Supporting Pre-service Teachers in Planning for Learning beyond the Classroom
Location: Hall C
Session Leader:
Emily Lemonds
– Saint Louis Science Center
Presenter:
Kira Hamann
– Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
STEM Learning, Education, and Programs
Poster
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
US EST
Rethinking Hierarchical Organization Structures
Location: Hall C
Session Leader:
Tyler Groft
– Da Vinci Science Center
Leadership
Poster
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
US EST
Science Museum Exhibits and the Depiction of Professional Scientists
Location: Hall C
Session Leader:
Lynn Chesnut
– North Carolina State University
Exhibits, Experiences, and Technology
Poster
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
US EST
Emphasizing "Culture" When Addressing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Science Centers
Location: Hall C
Session Leader:
Mwenda Kudumu
– North Carolina State University
DAIE, Human Resources, and Organizational Culture
Poster
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
US EST
Sustainable Innovation & Historic Interpretation: The Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration behind Feriton Spur Park
Location: Hall C
Session Leader:
Angela Mele
– DCG/Watershed
Poster
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
US EST
Move It! Assessing the Benefits of Digital Technologies on Science Centre Outcomes
Location: Hall C
Session Leader:
John Chappell
– Scitech
Exhibits, Experiences, and Technology
Poster
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
US EST
Museum Metamorphosis: Connecting the Nature of Delaware to Our Many Local Communities.
Location: Hall C
Session Leader:
David Searles
– Jacobs Wyper Architects
Presenter:
Stephen Petri
– Reich&Petch
Exhibits, Experiences, and Technology
Poster
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
US EST
The Big Impact of Big John the Triceratops: Measuring Family Engagement in Exhibit Design
Location: Hall C
Session Leader:
Pameladell Hillestad
– Glazer Children's Museum
Presenter:
Nina Dreiling
– Glazer Children's Museum
Exhibits, Experiences, and Technology
Poster
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
US EST
Using Positive Trojans to Improve the Formal Scientific Education System from Within
Location: Hall C
Session Leader:
Ronen Mir
– Weizmann Institute of Science, Levinson Visitors Center
Presenter:
Netzach Farbiash
– Carasso Science Park
Presenter:
Derek Fish
– Unizul Science Centre
Presenter:
Linda Silver
– Perot Museum of Nature and Science
Presenter:
Liat Ben David
– The Davidson Institute of Science Education
STEM Learning, Education, and Programs
Poster
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
US EST
Empowering Early Learning Educators to Embrace a STEAM Classroom
Location: Hall C
Session Leader:
Jennifer Evans
– Amazement Square
Presenter:
Alyce Cathone
– Amazement Square
STEM Learning, Education, and Programs
Poster
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
US EST
Improving Mental Health for Underserved Families through Community Connections and the Power of Play
Location: Hall C
Session Leader:
Lee Robinson
– Muse Knoxville
Presenter:
Allison Comer
– Muse Knoxville
STEM Learning, Education, and Programs
Poster
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
US EST
Failure in Making Programs: Supporting the Professional Development, Reflection, and Learning of Informal Educators
Location: Hall C
Session Leader:
Monika Mayer
– Monika Mayer Museum Consulting
Presenter:
Alice Anderson
– Minneapolis Institute of Art
Presenter:
Amber Simpson
– Binghamton University
Presenter:
Adam Maltese
– Indiana University Cyberinfrastructure for Network Science Center
Presenter:
Lauren Penney
STEM Learning, Education, and Programs
Poster
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
US EST
Event Operations and Planning: Developing Flexible Tools to Tackle Events
Location: Hall C
Session Leader:
Emma Scaggs
– Museum of Life and Science
Presenter:
Ciara Cole
– Museum of Life and Science
Operations, Marketing, and Business Development
Poster
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
US EST
Wings over the Rockies Students Build an Airplane
Location: Hall C
Session Leader:
Michelle McMahon
– Wings Over the Rockies
Presenter:
Gus Posey
– Wings Over the Rockies
STEM Learning, Education, and Programs
Poster
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
US EST
Strategies, Resources and Collaborations for Developing Partnerships with Schools and Districts
Location: Hall C
Session Leader:
Osiris Garcia
– Fleet Science Center
Presenter:
Glenda Hairston
– Morehead Planetarium and Science Center
Presenter:
Tara Henderson
– Explora
Presenter:
Chip Lindsey
– Discovery Lab
Presenter:
Claire D'Emic
– Long Island Children's Museum
STEM Learning, Education, and Programs
Poster
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
US EST
Biotech Field Trips: Engaging Students with Science through Career Connections and Hands-on Experiences
Location: Hall C
Session Leader:
April Reis
– HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology
STEM Learning, Education, and Programs
Poster
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
US EST
Science Sprouts: Connecting Literature, Teacher Training, and Hands-on Math and Science for Kindergarten
Location: Hall C
Session Leader:
Sarabeth Gordon
– Pensacola MESS Hall
STEM Learning, Education, and Programs
Poster
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
US EST
Taking It to the Neighborhoods: How to Engage Under-Resourced Communities Near You through Collaborative Partnerships
Location: Hall C
Session Leader:
Kim Read
– The Children's Museum
Presenter:
Mackenzie VanBrand
– The Children's Museum
Presenter:
Ian Robinson
– The Children's Museum
External Groups and Collaborators
Poster
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
US EST
Creating a Sustainable Science Communication Program: A Latin American Framework
Location: Hall C
Session Leader:
German Arango Tamayo
– Parque Explora
Presenter:
María Buriticá
– Parque Explora
Presenter:
Jaime Florez Florez
– Parque Explora
Operations, Marketing, and Business Development
Poster
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
US EST
You CAN Touch This: Designing Engaging Hands-on Field Trip Experiences
Location: Hall C
Session Leader:
Joe Blizzard
– Roper Mountain Science Center
Presenter:
Erin EuDaly
– Roper Mountain Science Center
STEM Learning, Education, and Programs
Poster
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
US EST
The Decentralized Science Center: Explora Antioquia Program
Location: Hall C
Session Leader:
María Buriticá
– Parque Explora
Presenter:
German Arango Tamayo
– Parque Explora
Presenter:
Jaime Florez Florez
– Parque Explora
STEM Learning, Education, and Programs
Poster
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
US EST
Effective Strategies for Designing and Touring Traveling Exhibits around Climate Change and Water Topics
Location: Hall C
Session Leader:
Anne Gold
– University of Colorado Boulder
Presenter:
Becca Hatheway
– National Center for Atmospheric Research/UCAR
Presenter:
Brooks Mitchell
– Space Science Institute
Presenter:
Claire Lauer
– Arizona State University - Center for Innovation in Informal STEM Learning
Presenter:
Brigitta Rongstad
– CIRES Communications
Exhibits, Experiences, and Technology
Poster
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
US EST
Powering Deeper Learning: Reflecting on 10 Years of Partnership between a School District and Museum
Location: Hall C
Session Leader:
Rori Leath
– The Works: Ohio Center for History, Art and Technology
Presenter:
Meghan Federer
– The Works: Ohio Center for History, Art and Technology
Presenter:
Sadie Burger
– The Works: Ohio Center for History, Art and Technology
STEM Learning, Education, and Programs
Poster
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
US EST
Belonging in Science and Natural History Centers: Current Findings, Implications, and New Directions
Location: Hall C
Session Leader:
Lauren Applebaum
– Museum of Science and Industry
Presenter:
E Ronning
– Science Museum of Minnesota
Exhibits, Experiences, and Technology
Poster
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
US EST
Roads Taken Research: Findings from Implications to Action
Location: Hall C
Session Leader:
Priya Mohabir
– New York Hall of Science
Presenter:
Carey Tisdal
– Tisdal Consulting
Presenter:
Deborah Wasserman
– COSI
Presenter:
Christine Klein
– Insight for Learning Practices LLC
Presenter:
Katherine Johnson
– Chicago Botanic Garden
STEM Learning, Education, and Programs
Poster
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
US EST
A Curriculum Model for Youth-Centered Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation in Afterschool Settings
Location: Hall C
Session Leader:
Luz Velasco Vela
– BioBus Inc.
Presenter:
Maia Yoshida
– BioBus Inc.
STEM Learning, Education, and Programs
Poster
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
US EST
Why Designing for Harm Generates More Creativity and Empathy: Design Thinking Using Wrong Theory Protocol
Location: Hall C
Session Leader:
Sherry Hsi
– BSCS Science Learning
Presenter:
Diego Rojas
– BSCS Science Learning
Presenter:
Emily McGinty
– Explora
Presenter:
Madalyn Wilson-Fetrow
– The University of New Mexico
STEM Learning, Education, and Programs
Poster
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
US EST
STEM360: Multi-Setting, Multi-Platform Stem Education Program & Research Study
Location: Hall C
Session Leader:
Chuck English
– Virginia Air and Space Science Center
Presenter:
Chuck English
– Virginia Air and Space Science Center
Presenter:
Danielle Price
– Virginia Air and Space Science Center
Presenter:
Jessica McBrearty
– Virginia Air and Space Science Center
STEM Learning, Education, and Programs
Poster
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
US EST
Expedition VRctica: Story-Based Virtual Reality Experiences to Engage Rural Communities in Polar Science
Location: Hall C
Session Leader:
Monae Verbeke
– Institute for Learning Innovation
Exhibits, Experiences, and Technology
Poster
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
US EST
The Future of Youth Programs in a Truly LGBTQ+ Supportive World
Location: Hall C
Session Leader:
Andrea Decker
– Fleet Science Center
Presenter:
Jen Parsons
– Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery
STEM Learning, Education, and Programs
Poster
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
US EST
Co-Creation with Scientists: Tips, Tricks, and a "Future of Plastics" Case Study
Location: Hall C
Session Leader:
Lee Bishop
– The Lawrence Hall of Science
Presenter:
Ari Krakowski
– The Lawrence Hall of Science
STEM Learning, Education, and Programs
Poster
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
US EST
Using SciGirls Games and Media to Enhance Citizen Science in Informal Youth Programs
Location: Hall C
Session Leader:
Katie Hessen
– Twin Cities PBS - STEM Media & Education Department
Presenter:
Niki Becker
– Twin Cities PBS - STEM Media & Education Department
Presenter:
Julie Noyes
STEM Learning, Education, and Programs
Poster
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
US EST
Creating pARTnerships through Data: A Comparison of Visitor Experience Metrics in Science and Art Museums
Location: Hall C
Session Leader:
Ryan Auster
– Museum of Science
Presenter:
Lauren Holley
– Space Center Houston
Presenter:
Alexandra Olivares
– The Mint Museum
Exhibits, Experiences, and Technology
Poster
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
US EST
EiE Partners and Free Resources
Location: Hall C
Session Leader:
Mallory Schmidt
– Museum of Science
STEM Learning, Education, and Programs
Poster
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
US EST
Best of Both Worlds: Blending Informal and Formal Science Learning through Science Center and School Partnership
Location: Hall C
Session Leader:
Rosemary Garista
– California Science Center
STEM Learning, Education, and Programs
Poster
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
US EST
Virtually Human: Grounding Sensemaking and Engagement with AI through Reflections on Being Human
Location: Hall C
Session Leader:
Ari Krakowski
– The Lawrence Hall of Science
Presenter:
Tim Hurt
– The Lawrence Hall of Science
Presenter:
Eric Greenwald
– The Lawrence Hall of Science
STEM Learning, Education, and Programs
Poster
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
US EST
Creating Collaborative Community Events
Location: Hall C
Session Leader:
Nora Beckemeyer
– Science Museum of Minnesota
Presenter:
Kaiah Goodman
– Science Museum of Minnesota
STEM Learning, Education, and Programs
Poster
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
US EST
STEM in the Burque: Community-Co-Created Exhibition to Help Teens Find Their Future
Location: Hall C
Session Leader:
Amon Haruta
– Explora
Presenter:
Shane Montoya
– Explora
Exhibits, Experiences, and Technology
Poster
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
US EST
Inclusive Science Communication: Empowering Teens to Communicate Science Their Way
Location: Hall C
Session Leader:
Margaret Benson
– National Museum of Natural History
Presenter:
Nicole Webster
– National Museum of Natural History
STEM Learning, Education, and Programs
Poster
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
US EST
Seven Hundred Million Reasons: Global Action to Fast Track Science Center Development in Africa
Location: Hall C
Session Leader:
Derek Fish
– Unizul Science Centre
Presenter:
John Falk
– Institute for Learning Innovation
Presenter:
Charles Trautmann
– Trautmann & Associates
Presenter:
Kenneth Monjero
– Science Centre Kenya
Presenter:
Ronen Mir
– Weizmann Institute of Science, Levinson Visitors Center
DAIE, Human Resources, and Organizational Culture
Poster
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
US EST
Making Space: Reinforcing Belonging in Science and Nature through Reflective and Immersive Design
Location: Hall C
Session Leader:
Emily O'Hara
– Detroit Zoological Society
Presenter:
Amy Greene
– Detroit Zoological Society
Exhibits, Experiences, and Technology
Poster
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
US EST
Fun for Science: Cooperation between the Science Museum and the School
Location: Hall C
Session Leader:
Sunjeong Park
– National Science Museum of Korea
STEM Learning, Education, and Programs
Poster
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
US EST
The Role of Gender Equitable Multimedia and Citizen Science Experiences on Girls' STEM Identities
Location: Hall C
Session Leader:
Tina Phillips
– Cornell University
Presenter:
Claire Hebbard
– Cornell University
STEM Learning, Education, and Programs
Poster
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
US EST
What's Happening? How do you know? Why does it matter?
Location: Hall C
Session Leader:
Yesenia Perez
– Space Telescope Science Institute
Poster
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
US EST
NASA's Universe of Learning: Real People, Real Data
Location: Hall C
Session Leader:
Carolyn Slivinski
– Space Telescope Science Institute
Poster
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
US EST
Leadership Alumni Happy Hour
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
US EST
Leadership Alumni Happy Hour
Location: Exhibit Hall C/Booth #109
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
US EST
IF/THEN Champions Network Design Charette
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
US EST
IF/THEN Champions Network Design Charette
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, E221A
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
US EST
Eclipse Happy Hour hosted by the Simons Foundation
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
US EST
Eclipse Happy Hour hosted by the Simons Foundation
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, E222
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
US EST
Party at Discovery Place
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
US EST
Party at Discovery Place
Location: Discovery Place, Discovery Place
