ASTC 2025 Annual Conference

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San Francisco
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ASTC 2025 conference logo September 5-8, 2025 Bay Area

ASTC 2025 Annual Conference

The ASTC Annual Conference is one of the premier annual events for science-engagement professionals and leaders in science and technology centers and museums as well as allied organizations across North America and around the world.

September 5-8, 2025
San Francisco Bay Area
ASTC 2025 will be held primarily at the Moscone Center in the SoMa/Yerba Buena neighborhood of San Francisco with other events throughout the area.

Learn more:

https://www.astc.org/astc-2025/

Full conference schedule

An image of a lighted carousel at night with people sitting in front at tables on a wide plaza

NISE Network Networking Event

Please join fellow NISE Network members as we gather together informally, 
all are welcome! No need to RSVP

  • Friday, Sept. 5th from 5-7pm
    LeRoy King Carousel Plaza in front of the Children's Creativity Museum 
    https://creativity.org/historic-carousel/
    Corner of Howard Street and 4th Street 
    (next to Moscone South)
    Snacks will be provided, we will be outside

 

NISE Network booth in Exhibit Hall

  • Saturday, September 6, 10:30am-5pm
  • Sunday, September 7, 10:30am-5pm
  • Booth # 614.
  • Exhibit Hall is located on level 1 of Moscone Center West at 800 Howard Street, at the corner of 4th and Howard streets (view map here). 


Sessions

  • Saturday, September 6, 2025, 1:15 PM – 2:15 PM US PT
    Improving Connectivity to Diverse Audiences Through Flexible, Easy, and Culturally Appropriate Evaluation
    Location: 2022
    • Elizabeth Kollmann – Museum of Science, Boston
    • Regina Ayala Chavez – Catalyst Consulting Group
    • Sonya Harvey-Justiniano (she/her/hers) – Museum of Science, Boston
    • Allison Anderson – Museum of Science, Boston
       
  • Saturday, September 6, 2025, 4:40 PM – 4:55 PM US PT
    Veo, Veo, Radio! A Showcase of Activities and Educator Guides About Radio Waves and Wireless Radio Communications in English and Spanish
    Location: Exhibit Hall Stage
    • Diego Rojas-Perilla – BSCS Science Learning
    • Darrell Porcello – Children's Creativity Museum
    • Steve Scholle – Museum of Life and Science
       
  • Sunday, September 7, 2025, 1:45 PM – 2:45 PM US PT
    Shape the Future: Empowering Learners Through Exhibitions and Programs
    Location: 2005
    • Rae Ostman – Arizona State University
    • Sari Custer – Arizona Science Center
    • Kelsey Holtaway – Children's Creativity Museum
    • Alexandra Jackson – Sciencenter
       

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