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Full Schedule

The conference schedule is subject to change

Full Schedule

  • Saturday, October 7, 2023
  • 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM US EST
    Registration
  • 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM US EST
    Meet and Greet Breakfast
  • 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM US EST
    Opening Plenary Session
  • 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM US EST
    Exhibit Hall Open
  • 11:30 AM – 11:50 AM US EST
    Curious Minds: Science Trivia with Scitech and Imagine Exhibitions
  • 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM US EST
    Chief Executives and Trustees Luncheon - By Invitation Only
  • 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM US EST
    Code-switching Not Required
  • 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM US EST
    Lunch in Exhibit Hall
  • 12:10 PM – 12:30 PM US EST
    Retail Responsibly
  • 12:45 PM – 1:05 PM US EST
    H. Facetious Speaks: A Science-Flavored Stand-up Session
  • 1:15 PM – 2:00 PM US EST
    Centering Inquiry and Student Voice in Informal STEM Learning Spaces through Microscopy
  • 1:15 PM – 2:15 PM US EST
    Choose Your Own Eclipse Adventure!
  • 1:15 PM – 2:15 PM US EST
    Community Science through Civic Engagement: Lessons Learned from the Field  
  • 1:15 PM – 2:15 PM US EST
    Equipping Your Team to Deliver Exceptional Guest Service
  • 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 US EST
    Getting the Outdoors Out There: Open Space and Virtual Workshop Models for STEM Education
  • 1:15 PM – 2:15 PM US EST
    Leaning into Value: Measuring and Monetizing Visitor Experiences
  • 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
    The STEM Museum Pipeline: A Collaborative Approach
  • 1:15 PM – 2:15 PM US EST
    Workforce Trends in Science Centers and Museums
  • 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
    Lightning Talk – Exploring Beyond the Walls: Enhancing Learning through Museum Field Trips and Professional Development
  • 2:15 PM – 3:15 PM US EST
    Talk About It: Navigating the Twists and Turns of Your Museum's Racial Equity Journey
  • 2:45 PM – 3:30 PM US EST
    The Power of the Paper Airplane: Tradition, Creativity, Control, Energy and Beauty
  • 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
    Activating on Empty: Low Costs? Low Resources? Strategies for Creating High Impact Design Experiences
  • 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
    Beyond a Field Trip: Building Meaningful Partnerships with Schools for a More Impactful Experience
  • 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
    Exploring U.S. Federal Funding Opportunities
  • 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM US EST
    Sequencing the DNA of a Successful Volunteer Program
  • 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
    Walking Each Other Home: Building trust between Tribal Nations and Museums
  • 3:45 PM – 4:30 PM US EST
    Networking and Snack Break in the Exhibit Hall
  • 4:00 PM – 4:20 PM US EST
    Science, Engineering, & Art: A Juggler’s Perspective
  • 4:25 PM – 4:30 PM US EST
    Afternoon Cool Down with Cheri
  • 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
    Cross-Pollination: Taking the Best from Other Disciplines and Applying It to Our Work
  • 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
    House of Commons 2023: Let the Lively Debates Begin!
  • 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
    Leading People and Performance
  • 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
    The Museum-Wide Circuit: Connecting Powerful Guest Experience and Team Culture
  • 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM US EST
    Lightning Talk – The Power Trio: Enhancing Museums through Operations, Marketing, and Business Development
  • 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM US EST
    Celebrating ASTC's 50th Anniversary