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Monday, October 9, 2023
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
US EST
Registration
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
US EST
Registration
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, Concourse C
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM
US EST
Breakfast
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM
US EST
Breakfast
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, Pre-Function Ballroom 1
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
US EST
Plenary Session: Recognition and Keynote
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
US EST
Monday Keynote with Remarks on Planetary Health
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, Richardson Ballroom
Keynote:
Katharine Wilkinson
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
US EST
Arts Enhance Scientific Education to Promote Innovation and Engagement
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
US EST
Arts Enhance Scientific Education to Promote Innovation and Engagement
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, E219D
Session Leader:
Eve Moros Ortega
– Lord Cultural Resources
Presenter:
David Hassler
– Kent State University, College of Arts and Sciences
Presenter:
Pedro Russo
– Pavilion of Knowledge - Ciencia Viva
Presenter:
Tifferney White
– Louisiana Children's Museum
STEM Learning, Education, and Programs
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
US EST
Data Science Is Changing Our World: How Can Museums Help the Public Keep Up?
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
US EST
Data Science Is Changing Our World: How Can Museums Help the Public Keep Up?
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, E217
Session Leader:
Andee Rubin
– TERC
Presenter:
Erica Barrueto
– The Tech Interactive
Presenter:
Rebecca Kipling
– Museum of Science
Exhibits, Experiences, and Technology
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
US EST
Immersive Experiences: What Can We Learn from This Emerging Trend
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
US EST
Immersive Experiences: What Can We Learn from This Emerging Trend
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, E219A
Session Leader:
Sandy Baumgartner
– Saskatchewan Science Centre
Presenter:
Pamela Todd
– TELUS Spark
Presenter:
Tammy Barrett
– Giant Screen Cinema Association
Exhibits, Experiences, and Technology
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
US EST
Keeping Voices in the Room: Gathering Values in Codesign for Equitable STEM Experiences
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
US EST
Keeping Voices in the Room: Gathering Values in Codesign for Equitable STEM Experiences
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, E216
Session Leader:
Sherry Hsi
– BSCS Science Learning
Presenter:
David Knudsen
– Museum of Life and Science
Presenter:
Diego Rojas
– BSCS Science Learning
Presenter:
Heather Segale
– UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center
Presenter:
Steve Scholle
– Museum of Life and Science
DAIE, Human Resources, and Organizational Culture
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
US EST
Positioning Young People as STEM Change-Makers for the Future
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
US EST
Positioning Young People as STEM Change-Makers for the Future
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, E212
Session Leader:
Meredith Doby
– The DoSeum
Presenter:
Dana Hemes
– New York Hall of Science
Presenter:
Katie Todd
– Children's Museum of Pittsburgh
Presenter:
Rae Ostman
– Arizona State University - Center for Innovation in Informal STEM Learning
STEM Learning, Education, and Programs
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
US EST
Raise Your Art Rate! Aesthetics, Science, and Wonder in Formal and Informal Learning Settings
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
US EST
Raise Your Art Rate! Aesthetics, Science, and Wonder in Formal and Informal Learning Settings
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, E220EF
Session Leader:
Steph Muscat
– Exploratorium
Presenter:
Ann Bebout
– Da Vinci Science Center
Presenter:
Danille Linzer
– Children's Museum of Pittsburgh
Presenter:
Michael Wong
– Exploratorium
STEM Learning, Education, and Programs
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
US EST
THE IF/THEN COLLECTION®: Resources and Future Directions
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
US EST
THE IF/THEN COLLECTION®: Resources and Future Directions
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, E219BC
Session Leader:
Brenda Britsch
– NGCP
Presenter:
Karen Peterson
– National Girls Collaborative Project
Presenter:
Emily Early
– NGCP
DAIE, Human Resources, and Organizational Culture
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
US EST
The Next Chapter of Virtual Learning: Planning Sustainable Programming in an Evolving Landscape
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
US EST
The Next Chapter of Virtual Learning: Planning Sustainable Programming in an Evolving Landscape
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, E220CD
Session Leader:
Holly Duskin
– Pacific Science Center
Presenter:
David Clipner
Presenter:
Emilse Alvarado
– Adler Planetarium
Presenter:
Kristi Berg
– Minnesota Zoo
Presenter:
Rosemary Garista
– California Science Center
STEM Learning, Education, and Programs
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
US EST
Unlocking Possibilities in Membership
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
US EST
Unlocking Possibilities in Membership
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, E220AB
Session Leader:
Rosie Siemer
– FIVESEED
Presenter:
Jamila Wicks
– Illinois State Museum Society
Presenter:
Rehn West
– Nauticus
Advancement, Partnerships, and Fundraising
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
US EST
Lightning Talk – Cultivating Talent: Strategies for Effective Human Resources and Staff Training in Museums
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
US EST
Gamifying Public Programs Facilitator Trainings
Location: E218
Session Leader:
Hidekel Olivo
– Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science
STEM Learning, Education, and Programs
Lightning Talk
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
US EST
Agents of Change: Addressing Turnover and Retention by Increasing Workplace Agency in Floor Staff
Location: E218
Session Leader:
Alexandria Dunham
– Madison Children's Museum
DAIE, Human Resources, and Organizational Culture
Lightning Talk
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
US EST
The Next Steps to Bridging the Gap: Fortifying Dei-Educational Theories by Engaging Science Museum Professionals
Location: E218
Session Leader:
Mwenda Kudumu
– North Carolina State University
DAIE, Human Resources, and Organizational Culture
Lightning Talk
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
US EST
Play in the Workplace: A Tool for Training, Growth, and Culture
Location: E218
Session Leader:
Anna Sterner
– Michigan Science Center
DAIE, Human Resources, and Organizational Culture
Lightning Talk
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
US EST
Balancing Structure and Open-Endedness: Designing for Agency in Museum Environments
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
US EST
Balancing Structure and Open-Endedness: Designing for Agency in Museum Environments
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, E219D
Session Leader:
Suzy Letourneau
– New York Hall of Science
Presenter:
Dana Schloss
– New York Hall of Science
Presenter:
Katherine Ziff
– Mount Royal University
Presenter:
Megan Goeke
– Science Museum of Minnesota
STEM Learning, Education, and Programs
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
US EST
Community Partnerships: Bringing New Voices into Science Exhibit Planning
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
US EST
Community Partnerships: Bringing New Voices into Science Exhibit Planning
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, E216
Session Leader:
Douglas Flandro
– CambridgeSeven
Presenter:
Calvin Uzelmeier
– Rochester Museum & Science Center
Presenter:
Jamie Jacobs
Presenter:
Lance Cutrer
– Museum and Discovery and Science
Presenter:
Aruna Ragbir
– MODS
Exhibits, Experiences, and Technology
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
US EST
From Community Engagement to Co-Creation: How To Move From Nice To Necessary
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
US EST
From Community Engagement to Co-Creation: How To Move From Nice To Necessary
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, E220AB
Presenter:
Laurel Robinson
– Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
Presenter:
Shane Montoya
– Explora
Presenter:
Kristin Leigh
– Explora
External Groups and Collaborators
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
US EST
Generational Symphony: Harmonizing Tradition and Transformation in Science Museum Leadership
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
US EST
Generational Symphony: Harmonizing Tradition and Transformation in Science Museum Leadership
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, E220CD
Session Leader:
Andrea Harp
– Michigan Science Center
Presenter:
Kalie Sacco
– The Lawrence Hall of Science
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
US EST
Hands, Head & Heart: Maker Experiences That Center Social Emotional Learning
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
US EST
Hands, Head & Heart: Maker Experiences That Center Social Emotional Learning
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, E219BC
Session Leader:
Jacqueline Eyl
– KID Museum
Presenter:
Annalise Phillips
– KID Museum
Presenter:
Cate Heroman
Presenter:
Janella Watson
Presenter:
Rebecca Grabman
– Children's Museum of Pittsburgh
STEM Learning, Education, and Programs
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
US EST
Just Press Play: A Leader's Guide to Infusing Playful Learning with Leadership Practice
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
US EST
Just Press Play: A Leader's Guide to Infusing Playful Learning with Leadership Practice
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, E219A
Session Leader:
Christian Greer
– Michigan Science Center
Presenter:
Carol Tang
– Children's Creativity Museum
Presenter:
Tifferney White
– Louisiana Children's Museum
Leadership
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
US EST
Relationships, Partnerships, and Asset Thinking: Learning from STEM Learning Ecosystems
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
US EST
Relationships, Partnerships, and Asset Thinking: Learning from STEM Learning Ecosystems
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, E217
Session Leader:
Allison Anderson
– Museum of Science
Presenter:
Elena Sparrow
Presenter:
Kal Mannis
– Arizona Science Center
Presenter:
Matthew Cass
– Southwestern Community College
Presenter:
Sarah VanDenbergh
– Gulf of Maine Research Institute
External Groups and Collaborators
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
US EST
The Race to Keep Up
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
US EST
The Race to Keep Up
Location: NASCAR, NASCAR Hall of Fame
Session Leader:
Kevin Schlesier
– NASCAR Hall of Fame
Presenter:
Jennifer Spitzer
– NASCAR Hall of Fame
Presenter:
Siera Erazo
– NASCAR Hall of Fame
Presenter:
Eliza Russell
– NASCAR Hall of Fame
Presenter:
Wendy Belk
– NASCAR Hall of Fame
Exhibits, Experiences, and Technology
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
US EST
Voices & Choices: A Soft-Systems Approach for More Equitable Program Design
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
US EST
Voices & Choices: A Soft-Systems Approach for More Equitable Program Design
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, E212
Session Leader:
Margaret Benson
– National Museum of Natural History
Presenter:
Deborah Wasserman
– COSI
Presenter:
Nicole Webster
– National Museum of Natural History
DAIE, Human Resources, and Organizational Culture
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
US EST
Lightning Talk – STEMspiration: Fostering Curiosity and Learning in Museums through STEM Education and Programs
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
US EST
Connecting Diverse Communities with Science Topics through Storytelling
Location: E218
Session Leader:
Brigitta Rongstad
– CIRES Communications
Presenter:
Anne Gold
– University of Colorado Boulder
STEM Learning, Education, and Programs
Lightning Talk
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
US EST
Engaging Teens in Science Communication: Building a Network of Young Science Communicators in Their Community
Location: E218
Session Leader:
Ganigar Chen
– National Science Museum, Thailand
STEM Learning, Education, and Programs
Lightning Talk
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
US EST
Short Meaningful Learning Experiences
Location: E218
Session Leader:
Reham AlDous
– Mishkat Interactive Center for Atomic & Renewable Energy
STEM Learning, Education, and Programs
Lightning Talk
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
US EST
Game On! Strategies for Audience Engagement during Large Group Programs
Location: E218
Session Leader:
Erin EuDaly
– Roper Mountain Science Center
Presenter:
Joe Blizzard
– Roper Mountain Science Center
STEM Learning, Education, and Programs
Lightning Talk
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
US EST
A 360 Perspective on Family Engagement: Insights from Research and Practice
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
US EST
A 360 Perspective on Family Engagement: Insights from Research and Practice
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, E219BC
Session Leader:
Tarah Connolly
– University of Wisconsin-Madison
Presenter:
Kelly Hoke
– Oregon State University STEM Research Center
Presenter:
Vicki Widmar
– Boonshoft Museum of Discovery
Presenter:
William Katzman
– LIGO Livingston
STEM Learning, Education, and Programs
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
US EST
A Science Center and More!: Supporting and Complementing Community Initiatives with STEM
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
US EST
A Science Center and More!: Supporting and Complementing Community Initiatives with STEM
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, E218
Session Leader:
Sandy Valdivia
– Fleet Science Center
Presenter:
Yanet Lopez
– Fleet Science Center
Presenter:
Daniela Sanchez Cruz
– Fleet Science Center
Presenter:
Peter Sturtevant
– Fleet Science Center
External Groups and Collaborators
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
US EST
Better Together: Community Collaboration to Enable Access to NASA-Themed Projects
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
US EST
Better Together: Community Collaboration to Enable Access to NASA-Themed Projects
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, E220CD
Session Leader:
Emily Duguid
– Orlando Science Center
Presenter:
Max Cawley
– Museum of Life and Science
Presenter:
Jon Doctorick
– Carnegie Science Center
Presenter:
Amelia Chapman
– Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Presenter:
Katie Brown
– Long Island Explorium
Presenter:
Jennifer Johnson
– Sci-Port Discovery Center
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
US EST
Building a Culture of Planetary Health Action: Seeding Action and the Fifth National Climate Assessment
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
US EST
Building a Culture of Planetary Health Action: Seeding Action and the Fifth National Climate Assessment
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, E220AB
Session Leader:
Rose Hendricks
– Association of Science and Technology Centers
Presenter:
Allison Crimmins
– Office of Science and Technology Policy
Presenter:
Kathie Dello
– North Carolina State University
STEM Learning, Education, and Programs
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
US EST
Finding Your Perfect Match: Co-creating Successful Community Partnerships
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
US EST
Finding Your Perfect Match: Co-creating Successful Community Partnerships
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, E220EF
Session Leader:
Karyn Torigoe
– Great Lakes Science Center
Presenter:
JonDarr Bradshaw
– Great Lakes Science Center
Presenter:
Kellen Nixon
– Nixon & Co.
Presenter:
Shannon Gaussa
– Carnegie Science Center
Presenter:
Tina Seidelson
– Carnegie Science Center
External Groups and Collaborators
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
US EST
Give Me Space: Above the Earth, Rockets Galore, Observing with Webb, Mars, and More!
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
US EST
Give Me Space: Above the Earth, Rockets Galore, Observing with Webb, Mars, and More!
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, E219D
Session Leader:
Ben Dickow
– Columbia Memorial Space Center
Presenter:
Daniel Bateman
– Association of Science and Technology Centers
Presenter:
Yesenia Perez
– Space Telescope Science Institute
Presenter:
Jim Remar
– Cosmosphere
Presenter:
Gwen Griffin
– Club for the Future
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
US EST
Invasion of the Psychology Majors! Bringing the Science of You to Science Centers
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
US EST
Invasion of the Psychology Majors! Bringing the Science of You to Science Centers
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, E217
Session Leader:
Michael Goldstein
– Cornell University
Presenter:
Khena Swallow
– Cornell University
Presenter:
Michelle Kortenaar
– Sciencenter
Presenter:
Patricia Ward
– Museum of Science and Industry
Presenter:
Tom Rockwell
– Exploratorium
Exhibits, Experiences, and Technology
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
US EST
Reimagining Socially Just and Equitable Informal STEM Institutions and Bringing Them into Being
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
US EST
Reimagining Socially Just and Equitable Informal STEM Institutions and Bringing Them into Being
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, E212
Session Leader:
Travis Sandland
– Science Museum of Minnesota
Presenter:
Cecilia Garibay
– Garibay Group
Presenter:
Heather Norton
– Discovery Place
Presenter:
Tifferney White
– Louisiana Children's Museum
DAIE, Human Resources, and Organizational Culture
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
US EST
Send in the Microbes: Bringing Microbiology into Your Institution
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
US EST
Send in the Microbes: Bringing Microbiology into Your Institution
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, E219A
Session Leader:
Caitlin Nealon
– The Tech Interactive
Presenter:
Abbey Thompson
– The Tech Interactive
Presenter:
Anja Scholze
– The Tech Interactive
Presenter:
Kristina Yu
– Exploratorium
Presenter:
Lee Bishop
– The Lawrence Hall of Science
STEM Learning, Education, and Programs
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
US EST
Racing into the Future
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
US EST
Racing into the Future
Location: NASCAR, NASCAR Hall of Fame
