Annual Conference

October 17–20, 2015 • Montréal, QC, Canada 

Annual Conference

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WELCOME TO 

ASTC 2015! 

The Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC) and 

our host, the Montréal Science Centre, welcome you to ASTC’s 

2015 Annual Conference in the beautiful city of Montreal! 

Each year, ASTC’s Annual Conference endeavors to provide 

the perfect balance between professional and personal development. 

We hope that over the next several days your work 

and that of your institution or company will be enhanced both 

by what you learn and by those with whom you connect. Our 

field is enriched by the dialogue among colleagues from around 

the world which occurs during educational sessions as well as 

informal conversations. 

We hope this is a memorable, valuable, and enjoyable 

experience! 

TABLE OF 

CONTENTS 

Welcome from ASTC..........................................................................5 

Welcome from Conference Host......................................................6 

Welcome from Mayor ........................................................................7 

General Conference Information....................................................8 

ASTC 2015 Sponsors.........................................................................12 

Keynote Speakers..............................................................................15 

Conference Goals and Tracks......................................................... 17 

Preconference Events and Workshops.........................................18 

Concurrent Sessions and Events.................................................. 24 

Museum Open House Day.............................................................. 68 

Museum Cinema Day....................................................................... 70 

Pre/Postconference Tours.............................................................. 72 

About our Host...................................................................................74 

ASTC Members in Canada..............................................................77 

Montreal: Things to See and Do.................................................... 78 

ASTC 2015 Exhibit Hall Schedule.................................................81 

ASTC Annual Conference Sponsors and Exhibitors............... 83 

Exhibitor List by Category.............................................................. 92 

Sessions by Track.............................................................................. 99 

Presenters......................................................................................... 104 

ASTC Board of Directors............................................................... 112 

ASTC Conference Program Planning Committee.................. 112 

ASTC Staff......................................................................................... 112 

2016 ASTC Annual Conference................................................... 114 

Advertisers......................................................................................... 114 

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Dear ASTC Colleague: 

Bienvenue à Montréal! On behalf of ASTC’s Board of Directors, volunteers, and staff, thank you for 

joining us for the 2015 ASTC Annual Conference. 

Each year, the ASTC Annual Conference is a fantastic opportunity to build and grow connections with 

colleagues from around the world, as well as learn from, collaborate with, and be inspired by members 

of the science center and museum field. We hope you find the next few days here in Canada rich with 

information and opportunities. 

The ASTC Annual Conference is more than just networking. Each year, thanks to the efforts of the 

Conference Program Planning Committee (CPPC), the caliber of the educational offerings improves, 

and this year is no exception. You will find practical information, innovative ideas, and inspiration in 

the 10 preconference workshops and over 100 concurrent sessions. The opening plenary session will 

include announcements and a provocative keynote presentation on science communication. The first 

Alan J. Friedman Science Center Dialogue will be held on Monday, as well as the presentation of the 

Leading Edge Awards for exemplary accomplishments in our field. 

We are delighted to have ASTC 2015 hosted by the Montréal Science Centre. It has been a pleasure 

to work with the team at the science center, and we hope you take plenty of time to explore during 

Tuesday’s Museum Open House Day. Don’t miss your opportunity to explore the fabulous city of 

Montreal, a cultural hub of Canada, while you’re here. 

We encourage you to spend time in the Exhibit Hall at this year’s conference, which is once again 

filled with the latest traveling exhibitions and a plethora of products and services you can share with 

your institution. While in the Exhibit Hall, make sure to stop by the ASTC Resource Center to learn 

more about ASTC’s programs and services, purchase a publication, pick up recent issues of ASTC’s 

award-winning magazine, Dimensions (the September/October issue is in your conference bag), and 

meet members of the ASTC staff. The Exhibit Hall will also be the location of lunches on Saturday and 

Sunday, an ice cream break on Saturday, the live demo hour, and a networking reception on Sunday, all 

of which you definitely want to attend! 

The ASTC Annual Conference is the culmination of years of planning and the tireless efforts of many 

people. We are incredibly grateful for the hard work and contributions of the CPPC, led by Guy Labine 

and Karen Hager, and the team from our host institution, as well as all of our speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, 

and volunteers. We extend our most sincere thanks to you for your dedication, energy, and passion, 

and for making this year’s conference an exciting and beneficial experience for all attendees. 

Enjoy! Whether this is your first or fifteenth ASTC conference, we hope you find it exceptionally valuable 

and enjoyable. We look forward to connecting with you over the next few days in Montreal. 

Cordialement, 

Chevy Humphrey 

ASTC Board Chair 

President and CEO, Arizona Science Center 

humphrey@azscience.org 

Anthony (Bud) Rock 

ASTC President and CEO 

brock@astc.org 

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October 2015 

Bonjour chers collègues! 

The Montréal Science Centre and its partners are delighted to welcome you 

to our beautiful city for the 2015 ASTC Conference. The second largest 

French-speaking city in the world after Paris, Montréal is a hub where the 

world comes to meet and share ideas, a city that attracts talent from around 

the world and is known for the warm welcome it extends to visitors. 

Montréal is a vibrant and cosmopolitan destination, renowned for the 

diversity of its cultural scene and the delights of its gastronomy. 

It is therefore with pleasure and pride that we host this year’s annual 

gathering of science and technology centres. The Montréal Science Centre 

team has worked closely with ASTC, government partners and 

representatives from the academic sector to make your stay something to 

remember, French Canadian-style. 

The greater Montréal region is known for many sectors of excellence, 

including aerospace, information technology, life sciences and 

nanotechnology. Home to 11 world-class institutions of higher education – 

led by McGill University and Université de Montréal – the city has one of the 

highest academic densities in the world research and innovation occupy a 

prominent place in both its enterprises and the hearts of its citizens. 

We are particularly excited to welcome you to the Montréal Science Centre, 

located on the banks of the mighty St-Lawrence River in the historic Old Port 

district. We are currently the only science centre in the province of Quebec, 

and this year, we are celebrating 15 years of existence and achievements, 

including our 10 millionth visitor. To mark this milestone and highlight your 

visit, we have just opened a new highly original exhibit on the human body. 

Designed and developed by our resident programs team, this exhibit plays 

on the concept of “transformations”, as they occurred over evolution of the 

human species, as they happen over a life span, and as they might be 

possible in the future. The Science Centre also presents Fabrik - Creative 

Factory, an innovative workshop where we let inventiveness be the key to 

experimentation. Also conceived by our in-house teams, Fabrik has a 

distinctive MSC flavour which has already made a powerful impression and 

we think, left its mark on the Tinkering Labs movement. 

Wishing you an excellent stay in Montréal, the Science Centre team looks 

forward to exchanging and working with all of you. Enjoy! 

Au plaisir, 

Julie Payette 

Chief Operating Officer 

Montréal Science Centre - 2 Rue de la Commune West - Montréal, Québec - H2Y 4B2 - Canada 

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On behalf of Montréal, I am delighted to welcome you to the 

largest French-speaking city in North America for the 2015 edition 

of the ASTC annual conference. 

Ranked among the top conference destinations on the planet (and 

according to your Montreal Science Center colleague also “off the 

planet”), Montréal is a hub where the world not only comes to 

meet and share ideas, but to enjoy the diversity of its cultural 

scene and savour the delights of its gastronomy. 

Fueled by an innovative spirit and a unique “joie de vivre”, 

Montréal is a city of knowledge and creativity, home to four ranked 

universities (led by McGill University and Université de Montréal) 

and featuring one of the highest academic densities in the world. 

To be able to welcome ASTC members from all over the world to 

our vibrant and cosmopolitan society is a perfect fit. 

It is therefore a source of tremendous pride to all Montrealers, the 

Montreal Science Center and myself to host the Association of 

Science & Technology Centers 2015 conference, held in Québec 

for the first time in history. 

J’espère que vos discussions seront constructives en 

enrichissantes. Et lorsque viendra le temps de relaxer, je vous 

invite à découvrir les nombreux plaisirs de Montréal, une 

métropole unique, au carrefour de l’Amérique et de l’Europe. 

Bon séjour! 

Denis Coderre 

Maire de Montréal 

Mayor of Montréal 

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GENERAL CONFERENCE INFORMATION 

Here’s what awaits you at ASTC 2015... 

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More than 100 concurrent educational sessions on topics 

as diverse as leadership, education and programming, 

exhibits and environments, development and member 

relations, innovations in science and technology, community 

engagement, and outreach, applications of research 

and evaluation, and more 

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Powerful keynote presentations from Dr. Annick 

Desjardins and Chantal Barriault on Saturday morning, 

and Peggy Monahan and Sarah Wolman on Monday 

morning (see page 15 for details on the keynote speakers) 

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Plenty of opportunities to network and forge connections 

with your fellow attendees from around the globe, including 

breakfast on Saturday, lunch on Saturday and Sunday, 

an ice cream break Saturday afternoon, a refreshment 

break on Sunday morning, and a networking reception 

on Sunday 

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Two full days of the ASTC Exhibit Hall, jam-packed with a 

wide range of products and services 

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Party time during Saturday night’s party at our 

host museum 

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ASTC Community of Practice (CoP) Meet-Ups, held 

throughout the conference (see pages 21 and 54 for details) 

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A behind-the-scenes look at the Montréal Science Centre 

during Tuesday’s Museum Open House Day 

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A chance to see the latest big screen films during 

Tuesday’s Museum Cinema Day at the Montréal 

Science Centre, sponsored by the Giant Screen 

Cinema Association 

ASTC Community of Practice (CoP) Meet-Ups 

ASTC Communities of Practice (CoPs) are groups of informal 

education professionals who share a concern or a passion 

for something they do and learn how to do it better as they 

interact regularly. Many of the CoPs will be meeting during 

the conference for brainstorming, planning, and networking. 

These meet-ups are open to all conference attendees, 

whether or not you have previously been involved with any 

CoPs. For a current list of ASTC CoPs, visit www.astc.org/ 

professional-development/communities-of-practice/. 

See the program schedule for a complete list of meet-ups. 

ASTC Job Bank 

The ASTC Job Bank will be open from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. on 

Sunday, October 18 and Monday, October 19, in Room 514B 

of the Palais des congrès de Montréal (Montreal Convention 

Center). The Job Bank will feature listings of current positions 

available at ASTC-member institutions and companies, as well 

as resumes from job seekers. Job applicants should bring a 

supply of résumés. 

ASTC Resource Center 

Learn more about the Association’s programs and activities, 

purchase our bestselling books, and meet ASTC staff at the 

Resource Center and Bookstore, located in the center of the 

Exhibit Hall. Find out what’s going on in professional development 

and Communities of Practice (CoPs), public policy 

and advocacy, global engagement, research, and traveling 

exhibitions. Members can sign up for free subscriptions to 

our award-winning bimonthly magazine, Dimensions, and 

our biweekly email newsletter, INFORMER. Stop by and 

learn more about the Sustainability Fellowship Program 

Saturday, October 17 from 9:30–11 a.m. and Sunday, October 

18 from 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Pose and snap your photo at our 

Express Your Selfie Booth, sponsored by the ASTC Equity and 

Diversity Board Committee. Learn how to take better advantage 

of your ASTC membership. Not a member? Come find out 

about the benefits of membership and even join on the spot. We 

look forward to seeing you Saturday and Sunday. 

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Certificate of Completion 

If your institution or professional organization requires you 

to have a certificate of completion, please contact us after the 

conference at conference@astc.org. 

CFRE Credit 

Selected development-related sessions have been 

approved for CFRE credit in Category 

1.B-Education of the CFRE International 

application for initial certification and/or recertification. 

A maximum of 9.5 credit hours is available during 

the conference. Applicable sessions are denoted in the program 

with the CFRE 2015 logo. 

Creating a Great Conference Session Brown 

Bag Lunch 

Want some practical advice on how to make your session 

proposal stand out from the crowd? Want to share your innovative 

practices, programs, and partnerships? Learn about 

the updated guidelines and key factors that will strengthen 

your session proposal for the 2016 ASTC Annual Conference 

in Tampa, Florida during this brown bag session. Bring your 

lunch and join this interactive session on Saturday, October 17, 

from 12:15–1:15 p.m. in Room 513A of the Palais des Congrès de 

Montréal (Montreal Convention Center). 

Diversity Fundraiser 

Since it was launched in 2001, ASTC’s Diversity and Leadership 

Development Fellows Program has made it possible for more 

than 130 science center professionals from over 70 science 

centers and museums in the United States and Canada to 

participate in the ASTC Annual Conference. The Fellowship 

exemplifies ASTC members’ commitment to reflecting the 

diversity of the audiences they serve by supporting the development 

and advancement of science center professionals from 

ethnic/racial minority backgrounds, those with disabilities, 

and those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender 

(LGBT). Fellows receive free conference registration and 

a stipend of up to $1,000 to cover expenses. In an effort to 

fulfill the needs of this growing program, ASTC has once again 

implemented a $10 contribution to this program as an admission 

requirement for the Saturday Night Party at the Montréal 

Science Centre. 

First Aid 

If you have a medical need, please come to the Registration 

Desk, located on the 2nd level outside of the Exhibit Hall. 

Flash Sessions 

Flash sessions are a collection of short (10-minute) presentations 

on various, but often related topics, given by different 

people. One group of Flash Sessions will be presented per day 

on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday; check the program listings 

for more details on specific presentations and session leaders. 

Internet Access 

ASTC will offer complimentary wireless internet access in 

the Palais des Congrès de Montréal (Montreal Convention 

Center). Free Wi-Fi is available at the Montreal Science 

Centre and on the territory of the Old Port 

Mentor Program 

This pilot program is designed to match some of the most 

experienced members of the field with newcomers to science 

centers and museums based on their area of expertise. The 

Mentor Program is an opportunity for first-time conference 

attendees to get the most out of the conference, to develop new 

relationships, to learn tried and true tips for navigating the 

conference, and to potentially build relationships that will last 

beyond Montreal. 

Nursing Mother’s Lounge 

A lounge, located in Room 514A of the Palais des Congrès de 

Montréal (Montreal Convention Center) will be available for 

nursing mothers during the conference. The lounge will be 

open from 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Friday, October 16–Monday, 

October 19. 

Poster Sessions 

The Poster Session is a visual presentation of an author’s 

work—using graphs, photographs, diagrams, and any sample 

educational materials developed—on a poster board. Two 

groups of Poster Sessions will be presented in the Exhibit 

Hall—one on Saturday and one on Sunday— and presenters 

will be staffing their respective posters to engage with attendees. 

Check the program listings for more details on specific 

poster titles and presenters. 

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Shuttle Transportation 

Throughout the conference, complimentary shuttle bus service 

will operate on a continuous loop between the Hyatt Montreal, 

Delta Montreal, and the Palais des Congrès de Montréal 

(Montreal Convention Center), as follows: 

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Friday, October 16, 6:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m. 

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Saturday, October 17, 6:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m. 

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Sunday, October 18, 6:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m. 

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Monday, October 19, 6:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m. 

Please note that there will be limited service provided 

between 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. 

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The Educators Network (TEN) Dinner—additional 

service will be provided from Hyatt to Delta and Holiday 

Inn. Bus will depart at 9:30 p.m. 

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ASTC Governing Members Reception—additional 

service will be provided from the museum to the Delta and 

Holiday Inn. Bus will depart at 7:00 p.m. 

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Saturday Party at the Montréal Science Centre 

Buses departing from the Hyatt beginning at 7:00 p.m. 

looping between Delta and Holiday Inn until 12:00 a.m. 

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Museum Open House and Museum Cinema Day at the 

Montréal Science Centre 

Buses departing from the Hyatt beginning at 8:30 a.m. 

looping between Delta and Holiday Inn until 5:00 p.m. 

NEW THIS YEAR! 

Conference App 

With all of the fabulous sessions and events that happen during 

the ASTC Annual Conference, organization is key if you want 

to keep your schedule straight. This year, it’s a little easier. The 

new ASTC app is your comprehensive guide to the 2015 ASTC 

Annual Conference. It contains a complete event and session 

schedule, list of exhibitors and sponsors, maps, and other 

helpful conference details. Download the ASTC app from the 

iTunes App Store or find it on Google Play. 

Charging Stations 

Does your phone need a charge? If so, stop by one of the 

charging stations for a quick boost. 

Have a question about conference? 

Want to share some 

feedback? Look for members 

of the Conference Program 

Planning Committee wearing this pin. We’d love 

to hear from you! 

Details will be available onsite. Note: The shuttle schedule 

does not include coach transportation for pre and postconference 

tours. 

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ANNUAL CONFERENCE SPONSORS 

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We are extremely grateful to the organizations that have chosen to support the 2015 ASTC Annual Conference and wish to thank 

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Signature Sponsor 

Partner 

Gold Sponsors 

Silver Sponsors 

Bronze Sponsors 

Exhibit Hall Ice Cream Break sponsor: Connecticut Science Center. 

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KEYNOTE SPEAKERS 

Saturday, October 17 

Annick Desjardins, MD, FRCPC 

Duke University Medical Center 

Associate Professor of Neurology Durham, NC 

After completing her residency at the Université de 

Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada and a fellowship in neuro-oncology 

at The Brain Tumor Center at Duke, Annick Desjardins 

joined the faculty at Duke, with a primary focus on patient 

care. Her clinical research focuses on providing innovative and 

aggressive therapies to adults with primary brain tumors, with 

a special interest in the use of neural stem cells for neurorepair 

and treatment. Desjardins is also a Fellow of the Royal College 

of Physicians of Canada. 

Presented by 

Chantal Barriault 

Chantal Barriault has been working in a 

science center environment since she was 16 

years old. In her 25-year career at Science 

North, she led many science communication 

projects as well as visitor studies and learning 

impact research. Since 2005, Chantal has been the co-director 

of the Science Communication Graduate Program offered 

jointly by Science North and Laurentian University in Sudbury, 

Ontario. Her research interests focus on assessing the impact 

of science communication strategies through the application of 

learning theories and cognitive science. 

Monday, October 19 

Sarah Wolman 

Sarah Wolman is Senior Programme Director 

for the LEGO Foundation. Sarah has a JD 

from Columbia Law School where she began 

teaching law as a way to motivate students 

in Harlem classrooms. She continued her 

work benefiting underserved communities, including serving 

as executive director of a community-based organization 

that provided early childhood education and other services to 

low-income families. More recently, Wolman has worked for 

private foundations and nonprofit organizations around education 

partnerships and grants. At the LEGO Foundation, she 

leads the Re-imagine Learning Programme, which includes 

the Foundation’s partnership with Ashoka. 

Peggy Monahan 

Peggy Monahan is the creative director of 

exhibit development at the New York Hall of 

Science. Peggy has more than two decades of 

experience in museums such as the Boston 

Children’s Museum and the Exploratorium, 

and has created and directed exhibitions on topics ranging 

from genetics to creativity. As director of exhibits and programs 

at The Tech Museum, she adapted a design-challenge 

methodology in her work, refocusing the museum’s efforts to 

truly live out their core ideology, “Inspiring the innovator in 

everyone.” At NYSCI, she leads the creative development of 

exhibitions, including the Design Lab, a large exhibition dedicated 

to tinkering and creative problem solving. 

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CONFERENCE GOALS AND TRACKS 

Conference Goals 

The program and content of the ASTC Annual Conference are 

designed to: 

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Inspire attendees, both personally and professionally, 

through exciting and engaging speakers and experiences 

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Increase capacity through high-quality sessions that build 

upon what individuals and organizations already know to 

generate new abilities 

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Strengthen relationships that connect people and organizations 

in ways that advance informal science education 

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Highlight innovations in every aspect of informal science 

education and museum practice 

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Focus on reflection and feedback that strengthen the field 

by learning from past successes or shortcomings 

Conference Tracks 

Sessions are organized according to topical tracks: 

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Administration: finances, business practices, facilities, 

risk management, etc. 

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Applications of Research and Evaluation: research 

and evaluation methods and results, and how they can be 

applied to mission fulfillment 

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Communications, Public Relations, and Marketing: 

techniques and results of organizational communications 

in science center practice via any media platform 

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Community Engagement and Outreach: programming 

to serve community constituencies, including teacher 

education programs and diversity and inclusion efforts 

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Development and Member Relations: general development 

and membership strategies, donor relations, etc. 

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Education and Programming: models and outcomes 

from various modes of programming, including demonstrations, 

theater, adult or youth programming, hands-on 

labs, etc. 

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Exhibits and Environments: development and design 

of any science learning environment (physical or virtual, 

in museums or public spaces), and trends affecting design 

and development approaches 

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Immersive Media and Experiences: development 

and programming related to planetariums, large-format 

films, stereoscopic theaters, simulators, and 

related environments 

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Innovations in Science and Technology: research 

collaborations, emerging technologies, etc. 

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Leadership: issues of governance, strategic vision, mission 

fulfillment, and organizational/field strategies for 

the future 

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Staff and Workforce Development: staff and volunteer 

development, visitor/customer service, etc. 

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PRECONFERENCE WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS 

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16 

7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. 

Conference Registration 

Palais des Congrès de Montréal, Level 2 Prefunction 210 West 

8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. 

Exhibit Hall Installation 

Palais des Congrès de Montréal, Exhibit Halls 210/220A/230 

For exhibitors only 

8:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. 

ASTC Board of Directors Meeting 

Hyatt Regency Montreal, Inspiration 

For ASTC Board members, committee chairs, and 

invited guests 

8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. 

ASTC Diversity and Leadership Development 

Fellows Workshop 

Hyatt Regency Montreal, Symphonie 3 

For 2015 Fellows, alumni, and invited guests 

9:00–10:00 a.m. 

Implications of the NRC’s Report on Out-of-School 

STEM Programs 

Palais des Congrès de Montréal, Room 512B/F 

The National Research Council’s report Identifying and 

Supporting Productive STEM Programs in Out-of-School 

Settings outlines the characteristics of programs that support 

children’s learning and describes how to increase the 

availability of such programs. This session will include an 

overview of the report and an audience driven discussion of 

its implications. 

Session Leader: Michael Feder, senior program officer, 

Board on Science Education, National Academies of Science, 

Engineering, and Medicine, Washington, D.C. 

Presenters: Bronwyn Bevan, Exploratorium, San Francisco; 

and Leslie Goodyear, EDC, Waltham, Massachusetts 

9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. 

Advocacy: It’s not just research; it’s what you do 

with it! 

This workshop is a one-stop shop for learning how to make 

more effective use of your visitor research and how to ensure 

you are influencing decision-makers. It’s not enough to just 

collect and analyze your research; you need to know how to 

share and pitch your evidence. Preregistration required. 

Session Leader: Kayte McSweeney, audience researcher 

and advocate, Science Museum, London, United Kingdom 

Presenter: Ryan Auster, Museum of Science, Boston 

CANCELLED 

9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. 

Test Drive the Museduino Electronic Exhibit 

Development Kit … and take one home! 

Palais des Congrès de Montréal, Room 512C/G 

Participants will explore the principles of robust electronics 

design for public installations, using the Museduino 

Electronic Exhibit Development Kit (E2DK). This is 

a hands-on workshop. Participants will build a robust, 

responsive electronics environment for their museum 

exhibit concept. BYFB (Bring your favorite Arduinocompatible 

processor board) or borrow one of ours. 

Preregistration required. 

Session Leader: Rianne Trujillo, graduate student, 

Albuquerque, New Mexico 

Session Moderators: Miriam Langer, professor of 

media arts & technology and director, Center for Cultural 

Technology, New Mexico Highlands University, Las Vegas; 

Andres Barerra Guererro, educator, Explora, Albuquerque, 

New Mexico; and Michael Pierce, director of exhibits production 

and maintenance, ABEO Group Design & Fabrication 

Services, Albuquerque, New Mexico 

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PRECONFERENCE EVENTS 

9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. 

Integrating Citizen Science into Science 

Center Programming 

Palais des Congrès de Montréal, Room 511A/D 

Interested in trying citizen science, or enhancing existing 

citizen science programming? This outcomes-focused 

workshop will help you craft a workplan to align citizen science 

activities with institutional priorities. Peers will share 

diverse projects and resources, and discuss how science centers 

can uniquely support both relevant research and deeply 

meaningful learning. Preregistration required. 

Session Leader: Jennifer Shirk, communications coordinator, 

Citizen Science Association, Winter Harbor, Maine 

Presenters: Emily Cotman, Sciencenter, Ithaca New York; 

Tina Phillips, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Ithaca, New York; 

Karen Purcell, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Ithaca, New York; 

David Sittenfeld, Museum of Science, Boston; and Julie 

Urban, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, Raleigh 

9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. 

Introduction to Strategic Framing for Climate and 

Ocean Change 

Palais des Congrès de Montréal, Room 513D/E 

We will introduce a research-based approach to engaging 

audiences in learning and thinking about climate change 

and considering how every citizen can participate in 

shaping the future in light of global-scale changes. We’ll 

use a combination of brief presentations and activities to 

practice with core elements of strategic framing theory. 


9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. 

Making and Tinkering CoP—Professional 

Development Opportunity 

Palais des Congrès de Montréal, Room 510A/C 

The maker movement is having an impact on museums, 

but make-and-take activities may not be enough to support 

innovation. How can we build on aspects of “making” 

inherent in best practices of teaching and learning? 

This workshop explores that question by engaging participants 

as learners as well as reflective practitioners. 


Session Leader: Karen Wilkinson, director, The Tinkering 

Studio, Exploratorium, San Francisco 

Session Moderator: Mike Petrich, Making - Learning 

Studio, Exploratorium, San Francisco 

Presenters: Monika Mayer, Lawrence Hall of Science, 

Berkeley, California; Peggy Monahan, New York Hall of 

Science, Queens; David Wells, New York Hall of Science, 

Queens; Dana Schloss, TELUS Spark, Calgary, Alberta, 

Canada; Summer Brandon, ScienceWorks Hands-On 

Museum, Ashland, Oregon; Trevor Taylor, Science Museum 

Oklahoma, Oklahoma City; Keith Braafladt, Science 

Museum of Minnesota, St. Paul; Lydia Beall, Museum of 

Science, Boston; Louise Julie Bertrand, Montréal Science 

Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Lisa Brahms, Children’s 

Museum of Pittsburgh; Elena Baca, Explora, Albuquerque, 

New Mexico; Prinda Wanakule, The Tech Museum of 

Innovation, San Jose, California; Liana Kali, Exploratorium, 

San Francisco; and Sherlock Terry, Montshire Museum of 

Science, Norwich, Vermont 

Session Leader: John Anderson, director of education, New 

England Aquarium, Boston, Massachusetts 

Presenters: John Anderson, New England Aquarium, 

Boston, Trish Mace, Smithsonian National Museum of 

Natural History, Washington, D.C.; and Aly Busse, MOTE 

Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, Sarasota, Florida 

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9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. 

NEON: National Education Outreach Network 

Palais des Congrès de Montréal, Room 512A/E 

Outreach encompasses highly innovative, diverse, profitable, 

and spectacular programming. Outreach professionals 

from around the world will gather for this high-energy, 

full-day session. There will be hands-on activities, brainstorming 

roundtables, networking opportunities, and 

more, all covering a wide variety of the facets of outreach. 


Session Leader: Anika Taylor, outreach coordinator, 

The Bakken Museum, Minneapolis, MN 

Presenters: Paul Taylor, The Franklin Institute, 

Philadelphia; and Jessica Lausch, Carnegie Science 

Center, Pittsburgh 

9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. 

Professional Development Programs for Teachers that 

Support Science and Engineering Practices 

Palais des Congrès de Montréal, Room 513B/C 

Explore successful inquiry-based professional development 

programs that assist teachers with the Next Generation 

Science Standards (NGSS) practices and meeting NGSS/ 

state standards, from the Connecticut Science Center, 

Lawrence Hall of Science, Museum Institute for Teaching 

Science, Museum of Science and Industry Chicago, and 

Discovery Place, Inc. Explore how these models can be 

adapted for your institution. Preregistration required. 

Session Leader: Sandra Ryack-Bell, executive 

director, Museum Institute for Teaching Science, 

Quincy, Massachusetts 

Presenters: Sandra Ryack-Bell, Museum Institute for 

Teaching Science, Quincy, Massachusetts; Hank Gruner, 

Connecticut Science Center, Hartford; Craig Strang, 

Lawrence Hall of Science, Berkeley, California; Nicole 

Kowrach, Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, Illinois; 

and Stephanie Hathaway, Discovery Place, Inc., Charlotte, 

North Carolina 

9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. 

Program Development Boot Camp 

Palais des Congrès de Montréal, Room 512D/H 

Not your mother’s preconference workshop! Growing 

from a series at previous ASTC conferences, this one-day 

Boot Camp will get you ready to conquer informal education. 

Participants will spend the day designing a program 

from start to finish and leave with new skills, knowledge, 

and a guidebook for intentional program design. 


Session Leader: Benjamin Dickow, consultant, Benjamin 

Dickow and Associates, Venice, California 

Presenters: Kristin Leigh, Explora, Albuquerque, New 

Mexico; and Laurel Robinson, Natural History Museum 

of Los Angeles County/Page Museum at the La Brea Tar 

Pits, California 

11:15 a.m.–12:30 p.m. 

Building Science Center and Afterschool Program 

Partnerships: Lessons learned through Lights 

on Afterschool 


ASTC Lights on Afterschool mini-grant award winners and 

members of Afterschool Alliance will share approaches 

for collaborating on Lights on Afterschool events with 

afterschool programs. Participants will learn and discuss 

strategies for and advantages of establishing new partnerships 

as well as methods for engaging policymakers, families, 

and community partners. 

Session Leader: Tara Cox, after school and family programs 

coordinator, The Franklin Institute, Philadelphia 

Presenters: Rachel Castro-Diephouse, The Franklin 

Institute, Philadelphia 

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ASTC Community of Practice Meet-ups 

Use this time to meet with CoP members to plan the CoP’s 

legacy project—a webinar, online chat forum, or even a 

conference session—focused on improving practice. 

1:00–1:50 p.m. 


Curriculum Developers CoP 


Visitor Services CoP 

Session Leader: Ann Hernandez, program manager, 

professional development, Association of Science-Technology 

Centers, Washington, D.C. 

Session Moderator: Kristofer Kelly-Frère, exhibit developer, 

TELUS Spark, Calgary, Alberta, Canada 

Presenters: Brittani Lane, EdVenture Children’s Museum, 

Columbia, South Carolina; Amanda Paige, University of 

Michigan Museum of Natural History, Ann Arbor; Josh 

Kemper, Pacific Science Center, Seattle; and Adrienne 

Barnett, Thinkery, Austin, Texas 

2:00–2:50 p.m. 


Marketing Professionals CoP 


Research & Evaluation CoP 

3:00–3:50 p.m. 


Brain-Related Exhibits and Programs CoP 


Taking STEAM to TASC CoP 

4:00–4:50 p.m. 


Science Centers and NGSS CoP 


Public Engagement with Science CoP 

5:00–5:50 p.m. 


Small Museums CoP 


STEM Afterschool CoP 

12:30–4:30 p.m. 

ASTC Diversity and Leadership Development Fellows 

Alumni Open Space Meeting: Bottom-Up Leadership 

Hyatt Regency Montreal, Imagination 

What capacities do the next generation of museum leaders 

need to develop to meet the needs of our communities and 

institutions? Join us in the first-ever Alumni meet-up session. 

Come ready to contribute to an evolving agenda and to 

share your experiences and strategies for leadership development 

and advocacy. For past Diversity and Leadership 

Development Fellows only. Preregistration required. 

1:00–4:00 p.m. 

CEO Forum 


A CEO Forum, where science center and museum executives 

can discuss critical issues for the field and ways to improve 

the function and impact of science centers around the world. 

For CEOs of science museums and institutions. 

1:30–5:30 p.m. 

Engaging the Whole Family in Preschool Science: 

Emerging Best Practices for Museums 


This interactive session will delve into strategies that engage 

families in their children’s early science explorations. 

Presenters will share research on caregiver-child 

interactions in informal settings and showcase effective 

family engagement practices representing a range of 

programs and serving diverse audiences. Contribute your 

experience and expertise, too! Preregistration required. 

Session Leader: Ellen Blinderman, coordinator of 

early childhood programs, Lawrence Hall of Science, 

Berkeley, Calilfornia 

Presenters: Jennifer Jovanovic, GrowingGreat, Manhattan 

Beach, California; Janella Watson, New York Hall of 

Science, Queens; Amy Eisenmann, Bay Area Discovery 

Museum, Sausalito, California; Tara Henderson, Explora, 

Albuquerque, New Mexico; Denise LeBlanc, The Discovery 

Museums, Acton, Massachusetts; Wendy Brenneman, 

Carnegie Science Center, Pittsburgh; and Jacki Mayo, 

Science World British Columbia, Vancouver, British 

Columbia, Canada 

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1:30–5:30 p.m. 

Living in a Mathematical World: Tools to Unveil 

Math Everywhere 


Math is everywhere: it’s beautiful, exciting, and deeply satisfying. 

Unfortunately, we often overlook it. Presenters will 

share mobile tools, citizen science programs, and curated 

walking tours to help anyone explore the relationships, 

rhythms, form, and pattern at the heart of mathematics. Help 

all ages notice math in the world. Preregistration required. 

Session Leader: Tara Chudoba, exhibit & activity developer, 

New York Hall of Science, Queens 

Session Moderator: Andee Rubin, senior scientist, TERC, 

Cambridge, Massachusetts 

Presenters: Dorothy Bennett, New York Hall of Science, 

Queens; Scott Wayne Indiana, New York Hall of Science, 

Queens; Cindy Lawrence, Museum of Mathematics, New 

York City; Christine Keefe, We Grok It!, New York City; and 

Glen Whitney, Museum of Mathematics, New York City 

2:00–5:00 p.m. 

Portal to the Public Network Annual Meeting 

Palais des Congrès de Montréal, Room 511C/F 

By invitation only. 

Networking Events 

5:00–6:00 p.m. 

Conference Navigation and Networking 

Palais des Congrès de Montréal, Room 510B/D 

Is this your first time at the ASTC Annual 

Conference? Been a while since your last one? Want 

to know what is happening at this year’s conference? 

THIS IS THE SESSION FOR YOU! Members of 

ASTC’s Conference Program Planning Committee 

(CPPC) and representatives from our host museum 

will provide you with some ideas and suggestions on 

how to navigate the conference as well as the host city, 

provide an overview of key networking opportunities, 

and set the stage to begin networking at this session 

with other first-time attendees and CPPC members. 


5:00–7:00 p.m. 

CEO Cocktail 

For CEOs of science museums and institutions 

Sponsored by Montréal Science Centre 

6:00–9:00 p.m. 

The Educators Network (TEN) Dinner 

Hyatt Regency Montreal, Imagination 

Begin the 2015 ASTC Annual Conference by networking 

with fellow educators from informal and/or 

formal settings. Join us for the upbeat TEN Dinner in 

Montreal, to reconnect with familiar colleagues and 

initiate new relationships. Preregistration required. 

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CONCURRENT SESSIONS AND EVENTS 

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 

7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. 



7:30–9:30 a.m. 

Breakfast and Opening Keynote Presentation 

Palais des Congrès de Montréal, Ballrooms 517ABC 

7:30–8:00 a.m. 

Breakfast 

8:00–8:45 a.m. 

Welcome/Awards Presentation 

Speakers: Anthony (Bud) Rock, President and CEO, 

Association of Science-Technology Centers, Washington DC; 

Julie Payette, Chief Operating Officer, Montreal Science 

Centre, Quebec; and Chevy Humphrey, President and CEO, 

Arizona Science Center, Phoenix 

8:45–9:30 a.m. 

Keynote presentation 

Speaker: Annick Desjardins, MD, FRCPC, Associate 

Professor of Neurology, Duke University Medical Center, 

Durham, North Carolina 

Moderator: Chantal Barriault, PhD, Co-Director, Science 

Communication Graduate Program, Master Lecturer, School 

of the Environment, Laurentian University 

Sponsored by Blackbaud 

9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. 

Exhibit Hall Open 


Open to all registered attendees 

SESSIONS BEGIN 

10:45 a.m.–12:00 p.m. 

EDUCATION AND PROGRAMMING 

Be the Learner: Helping teachers shift into the 

maker mindset 


Learn how science centers can use their maker expertise 

to craft personalized professional learning for educators to 

better address their 21st century learners’ needs. Find out 

how the maker mindset can be employed in teacher professional 

development to support innovation in education. 

Session Leader: Stephanie Nemcsok, professional 

learning specialist, education, TELUS Spark, Calgary, 

Alberta, Canada 

Presenters: Mike Petrich, Exploratorium, San Francisco; 

Tara Chudoba, New York Hall of Science, Queens; Dorothy 

Bennett, New York Hall of Science, Queens; and Peter 

Wardrip, Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh 

EXHIBITS AND ENVIRONMENTS 

Beyond Accessibility: Reframing inclusion and 

the museum’s role in pushing the boundaries of 

universal design 


The session grapples with the concept of accessibility and 

takes on the challenge of reframing inclusion, exploring 

the role that museums can play in modeling accessible 

design principles to ensure that our buildings, exhibits, and 

programs are not only accessible but inviting and enriching 

for everyone. 

Session Leader: Jennifer Santer, vice president, content 

and programs, Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of 

Science, Miami 

Presenters: Sean Duran, Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum 

of Science, Miami; Beth Redmond-Jones, San Diego Natural 

History Museum, California; Christine Reich, Museum 

of Science, Boston; Valerie Fletcher, Institute for Human 

Centered Design, Boston; and Hoëlle Corvest-Morel, 

Universcience, Paris 

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SATURDAY 

OCTOBER 17 

APPLICATIONS OF RESEARCH AND EVALUATION 

Evaluative Approaches in Exhibit Development 


This session highlights experiments with new and different 

methods of applying evaluation to exhibit creation and modification. 

By using evaluation we see how people learn, use the 

exhibit and exhibit components, and work towards creating 

an ever-better exhibit. 

Session Leader: Mary Olson, current science project manager, 

Pacific Science Center, Seattle 

Presenters: Jennifer East, Hatfield Marine Science Center 

Visitor Center, Newport, Oregon; Rita Deedrick, COSI, 

Columbus, Ohio; and Patricia Verheyden, Technopolis, 

Mechelen, België 


How Can Science Museums Adapt to 

Fundamental Challenges Raised by the Science of 

Science Communication? 

Palais des Congrès de Montréal, Room 515C 

Recent research on science communication challenges our 

assumptions that understandable communication of science 

will bring the public to the best decisions about crucial issues 

for the future. What does the research say? How does this 

challenge our beliefs about informal science education? Let’s 

think together about what to do about it. 

Session Leader/Moderator: Larry Bell, senior vice president 

for strategic initiatives, Museum of Science, Boston 

Presenter: Dietram Scheufele, University of 

Wisconsin-Madison 

LEADERSHIP 

Leading from Every Level 


Join representatives from ASTC’s Leadership and Field 

Development Committee for a session about cultivating and 

developing leadership at multiple staff levels. Participants 

will move among tables representing models of effective 

professional development at different museums, and come 

away with ideas about how to advocate for their own professional 

learning. 

Session Leader: Margaret Glass, director, professional 

development, Association of Science-Technology Centers, 

Washington, D.C. 

Session Moderator: Joanna Haas, executive director, 

Kentucky Science Center, Louisville 

Presenters: Kate Bennett, Rochester Museum & Science 

Center, New York; Jennifer Martin, TELUS Spark, Calgary, 

Alberta, Canada; Cheronda Frazier, Center for Aquatic 

Sciences at Adventure Aquarium, Camden, New Jersey; Ervin 

Gourdine, Discover Place, Inc., Charlotte, North Carolina; 

Karen Hager, Ontario Science Centre, Toronto; and Preeti 

Gupta, American Museum of Natural History, New York City 

LEADERSHIP 

Maximizing Opportunities for International Science 

Centre Year 2019: Lessons from 2015 Year of Light 

Palais des Congrès de Montréal, Room 511B/E 

Working together to designate the year 2019 as the 

International Science Centre Year was set as a key goal 

in the 2014 Science Centre World Summit Declaration. 

Based on the experience from the International Year of 

Light 2015, this session will aim at sharing knowledge, success 

stories, and lessons learned. 

Session Leader/Moderator: Hanan Dowidar, senior advisor, 

1001 Inventions, London, United Kingdom 

Presenters: Walter Staveloz, Association of Science- 

Technology Centers, Washington, D.C.; Mourad Zghal, 

University of Carthage, Tunis, Tunisia; Joe Niemela, 

International Year of Light 2015, Trieste, Italy; Ahmed 

Salim, 1001 Inventions, London; Laura Holland, Diamond 

Light Source, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom; and Eugene 

Arthurs, International Society for Optics and Photonics 

(SPIE), Bellingham, Washington 


Mobile Technologies in the Museum: Reports from 

the field and prognostications 


“Smartphones” have become a familiar presence in everyday 

life and can be a flexible, portable interface for visitors 

to customize their experience. Hear reports about expectations, 

processes, and results of recent museum mobile 

projects. Panelists will reflect on their trials and tribulations 

and predict future possibilities in museum mobile tech. 

Session Leader: Claire Pillsbury, program director, 

Exploratorium, San Francisco, California 

Presenters: Seb Chan, Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design 

Museum, New York City; Dave Patten, National Museum 

of Science & Industry, London; and Sara Devine, Brooklyn 

Museum, New York 

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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND OUTREACH 

Providing Low Cost Access to Our Centers: Truly 

serving the underserved in our communities 


Hear how Discovery Place in Charlotte, North Carolina and 

Chabot Space & Science Center in Oakland, California made 

access to their centers virtually free to underserved citizens 

in their communities by tapping into their institutions’ own 

generosity, to invite their communities and also transform 

their own DNA. 

Session Leader: Catherine Horne, president and CEO, 

Discovery Place, Charlotte, North Carolina 

Presenter: Alexander Zwissler, Chabot Space & Science 

Center, Oakland, California 

DEVELOPMENT AND MEMBER RELATIONS 

Successfully Moving Your Fundraising 

Beyond the Capital Campaign 


After completing a successful capital campaign, the annual 

fund must grow to support higher operating costs. However, 

donors are tired, staff is exhausted, and the case feels less 

compelling. Three campaign directors ($40M to $185M) 

will share their strategies for successfully transitioning their 

development program from capital to annual fundraising. 

Session Leader: Sarah George, executive director, Natural 

History Museum of Utah, Salt Lake City 

Presenters: Alison Pidskalny, TELUS Spark, Calgary, 

Alberta, Canada; Chris Eisenberg, Natural History Museum 

of Utah, Salt Lake City; and Elisabeth Galley, Perot Museum 

of Nature and Science, Dallas 

STAFF AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT 

Teambuilding Made Fun and Simple 


Whether it’s instilling a stronger sense of team among group 

members, providing a foundation to creative thinking, or 

helping with successful guest engagement, team-based 

games can serve as essential tools. In this session, we will 

showcase our institutions’ favorite exercises and describe 

when, why, and how we use them. 

Session Leader: JJ Leissing, director of visitor experience, 

Orlando Science Center, Florida 

Presenters: Heather Barnes, Museum of Science and 

Industry, Chicago; Kathryn Fromson, North Carolina 

Museum of Natural Sciences, Raleigh; Eric Meyer, Explora, 



You Let Them Do What?! Do adventure and risk 

belong in a science center? 


Research shows that physical play is a key ingredient for 

healthy brain development. Is it part of your visitor experience, 

and if not, should it be? Consider this question and 

develop strategies in a facilitated workshop. To kick things 

off, presenters will share short, provocative examples from 

their institutions. 

Session Leader: Kristofer Kelly-Frère, exhibit developer, 


Presenters: Devon Hamilton, TELUS Spark, Calgary, 

Alberta, Canada; Tom Rockwell, Exploratorium, San 

Francisco; Peggy Monahan, New York Hall of Science, 

Queens; Blake Wigdahl, Thanksgiving Point, Lehi, Utah; 

and Mikko Myllykoski, Heureka, the Finnish Science Centre, 

Vantaa, Finland 

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SATURDAY 

OCTOBER 17 

FLASH SESSION: RESEARCH & INNOVATION 


An Experimental Study of the Impact of 

Structured Field Trip Experiences on STEM- 

Underserved Audiences 

Approximately 20,000 students per year attend a 

“Learning Lab” at the Museum of Science and Industry 

in Chicago, Illinois. Using a semi-experimental design, 

the Museum studied the impacts of the program on 64 

visiting schools using pre-, post-, and delayed post-tests 

of students, surveys of teachers and facilitators, and 

classroom observation. 

Session Leader: Aaron Price, manager of evaluation and 

research, Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago 

Career Explorations through Distance Learning 

Career and technology education standards are all the 

buzz in formal education! Learn how the Perot Museum 

has used its videoconferencing-based distance learning 

program to facilitate career connections for students all 

across the country. 

Session Leader: Lucy Hale, director of school programs, 

Perot Museum of Nature and Science, Dallas 

Citizen Science: Generating knowledge and 

extending the museum experience 

Citizen science is a powerful research tool ripe for more 

frequent use by science and technology centers, connecting 

academic work with an institution’s public face. 

By engaging the public in this way, we can generate new 

knowledge while simultaneously reinforcing institutional 

messages and reaching nontraditional audiences. 

Session Leader: Steven Sullivan, curator of urban 

ecology, Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, Chicago 

Creating Continuity Across Informal 

Learning Environments 

How do museum visitors make connections among the 

many informal science learning activities they do and 

places they go? This research project found continuities 

across diverse learning environments, which will help 

STEM educators foster a deeper understanding of science, 

promote long-term intellectual development, and 

cultivate identification with the scientific enterprise. 

Session Leader: Suzanne Perin, doctoral candidate, 

University of Washington, Seattle 

Gaps and Needs in Computer Science Education: 

The role of science centers 

Current opportunities for computer science (CS) are 

lacking in schools, but can science centers fulfill this 

need? We identify such opportunities from the first year 

of our three-year study on the landscape of CS education 

in the United States, based on surveys of students, parents, 

teachers, principals, and superintendents. 

Session Leader: Jennifer Wang, computer science 

education outreach program manager, Google Inc., 

Mountain View, California 

Museomix: Three days for designers, programmers, 

researchers, and makers to “remix” 

their museum 

Museomix is an international event bringing together 

practitioners from various fields—exhibitions, digital 

production, design, programming, making—who “take 

over” a museum for three days. Objective: To design and 

manufacture innovative interactive features that bring 

a collection item, a space, or an exhibition to life with 

digital technologies. 

Session Leader: Suzie Leroux, research and 

adaptation agent, Montréal Science Centre, Montreal, 

Quebec, Canada 

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POSTER PRESENTATIONS IN THE EXHIBIT HALL 


MedLab: Using patient simulation for student 

exploration of community health issues 

Presenting MedLab, a health sciences program focused 

on community health issues, in which students examine 

a human patient simulator robot and complete medical 

laboratory tests to diagnose illnesses. The poster 

includes a program overview, details on the participants 

of the program, the methods and status of an ongoing, 

wide-ranging evaluation effort, and a description of 

how the high-tech simulation robot is used to deliver 

an authentic learning experience. The poster will be 

presented along with examples of the materials students 

use in the lab. 

Session Leader: Jason Dupuis, senior coordinator, 

Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago 

Using Science on a Sphere for Earth System 

Science Interpretation 

Science on a Sphere is a powerful and popular interpretation 

tool, but the wide range of datasets and changing 

current science can pose challenges to many education 

groups. We’ll share the framework for our nine new independent 

yet closely linked demonstrations, including the 

structure that connects the nine shows together, how we 

undertook new staff training strategies, and the implementation 

of our current science response that leveraged 

these demonstrations to be able to address real time 

events. As part of the project’s dissemination we’ll share 

scripts, trainings, and frameworks to the audience. 

Session Leader: Zeta Strickland, discovery corps 

& science interpretation manager, Pacific Science 

Center, Seattle 

Video Game Development for Native Youth in 

Roots of Wisdom: Native Knowledge, Shared 

Science (poster cancelled) 

The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) 

led the collaborative development of two video games 

for the traveling exhibition Roots of Wisdom: Native 

Knowledge, Shared Science (NSF DRL-1010559). The 

games, “Restoring Fish Ponds” and “Gathering Native 

Foods,” were co-developed with our indigenous partners 

from Hawaii and the Tulalip Tribes, and in one case 

co-designed with an indigenous game developer. We will 

CANCELLED 

share considerations and strategies involved in creating 

these culturally appropriate games for Native youth. The 

completed games will be on hand to play on a mobile 

computing device. 

Session Leader: Cecilia Nguyen, exhibit developer, 

Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, Portland 

How the American Phenomenon of Children’s 

Museums Led to the Creation of STEAM-based 

MUZEIKO in Bulgaria 

This session will explore the impact of the American 

phenomenon of children’s museums in the creation of 

a new science-focused destination in Sofia, Bulgaria. 

MUZEIKO, slated to open in early summer 2015, will 

be geared for children but is prepared to educate a new 

group of adult museum-goers as well. 

Session Leader: Jo Ann Secor, principal, director of 

interpretive services, Lee H. Skolnick Architecture + 

Design Partnership, New York City 

Presenters: Bistra Kirov, MUZEIKO, Sofia, Bulgaria; 

Jo Ann Secor, Lee H. Skolnick Architecture + Design 

Partnership, New York City; Paul Orselli, POW! (Paul 

Orselli Workshop), Baldwin, New York; and Lee Skolnick, 

Lee H. Skolnick Architecture + Design Partnership, New 

York City 

Findings from the NISE Network Professional 

Impacts Evaluation 

This poster will highlight findings from the Nanoscale 

Informal Science Education Network’s (NISE Net) 

Professional Impacts Evaluation study, a multi-year 

study that provides a unique lens for understanding how 

a large-scale network can impact professionals’ sense of 

community, learning, and use of education products and 

practices. This longitudinal study examines how involvement 

in various nano-related professional development 

opportunities engaged and influenced individuals. The 

presenter will describe study details, answer questions 

about methods and findings, and provide insight into how 

ASTC conference attendees can apply this information to 

their work. 

Session Leader: Leigh Ann Mesiti, senior research & 

evaluation assistant, Museum of Science, Boston 

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SATURDAY 

OCTOBER 17 

Planetarium & Observatory Summer Camp 

for Middle and High School Students in 

Washington State 

Phase 1 of this study was conducted in July 2014 at 

Washington State University (WSU). WSU’s summer 

college preparation camp for middle and high school 

students featured several sessions of Astronomy 101 

taught both in WSU’s planetarium and observatory. 

Curriculum for these camps was structured around the 

Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Seventytwo 

participants ranging from ages 12-17 filled out a pre/ 

post questionnaire regarding their general demographics, 

intended career choice after high school, self-efficacy in 

science, and content knowledge in astronomy. Phase 2 of 

this study will consist of interviews with camp participants 

during the spring of 2015. 

Session Leader: Kaylan Petrie, planetarium presenter, 

Washington State University, Pullman 

NASA Past, Present, and Potential Strategies 

in STEM 

Improving Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math 

(STEM) education continues to be a high priority in 

President Obama’s second term. NASA places a high 

priority on STEM education and develops education 

initiatives unique to the agency’s mission, needs, and 

resources. NASA’s Mission: Drive advances in science, 

technology aeronautics, and space exploration to 

enhance knowledge, education, innovation, economic 

vitality, and stewardship of Earth. Explore NASA’s 

past, present, and potential contributions to the 5–Year 

Federal STEM Education Strategic Plan responding to 

the America Competes Reauthorization Act of 2010 prepared 

by the Committee on STEM Education (CoSTEM) 

of the National Science and Technology Council. 

Session Leader: Mary Sladek, manager, NASA 

Headquarters, Washington, D.C. 

DEVISE: Building capacity to measure learning 

outcomes in STEM settings 

Addressing the need for valid and reliable tools to measure 

learning outcomes in informal settings, the Cornell 

Laboratory of Ornithology’s DEVISE (Developing, 

Validating, and Implementing Situated Evaluation 

Instruments) project has developed a theoretical 

framework and associated tools to measure science and 

environmental learning outcomes. We describe how 

these tools were developed and tested, and how they have 

been used to make them contextually appropriate in 

diverse environments. We will seek input from attendees 

about their programs and demonstrate how the tools 

can be accessed and customized to meet their programmatic 

needs. 

Session Leader: Tina Phillips, extension associate, 

Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Ithaca, New York 

“Take My Survey…Please!”: Practical tips for 

boosting the response to your survey 

More and more organizations are using surveys to find 

out what their visitors, staff, and other stakeholders think 

and want. A survey can be a potentially powerful tool 

that can provide rich information for decision making 

that often cannot be found any other way. But much of 

its value is dependent on individuals from the target 

population agreeing to participate. How do you motivate 

busy people to take the time to complete your survey? 

This interactive poster will discuss practical strategies 

to increase survey response rates and will engage the 

audience to test their current knowledge and learn 

new techniques. 

Session Leader: Liz Rosino, research, evaluation, 

and impacts manager, Oregon Museum of Science and 

Industry, Portland 

Impact of Mind, Brain, and Education upon a 

Museum Research Collaboration 

Can a museum-university collaboration based on the 

emerging field of Mind, Brain, and Education (MBE) 

increase public engagement in science? This presentation 

will engage viewers in interactive discussions 

as the presenter leads them on a journey through the 

development of a museum research center guided by 

MBE learning principles. The poster will feature graphs 

representing museum impact and knowledge gains, 

photographs of the center in action, diagrams of the 

expanding collaborative network, and opportunities for 

future directions. Handouts will weave museum staff, 

guests, and researchers into the story, examining the 

impact of interdisciplinary collaboration upon scientific 

learning outcomes and growth. 

Session Leader: Debbie Cockerham, managing director, 

Research and Learning Center, Fort Worth, Museum of 

Science and History, Texas 

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Two Languages, Una Experiencia: A bilingual 

story theater 

“The Desert at Night” at the San Diego Natural History 

Museum (SDNHM) transports visitors to a virtual desert 

campout. The SDNHM has produced bilingual exhibits 

for more than 15 years. But in creating this immersive 

experience, the exhibit team faced a new challenge: 

create one seamless presentation understood by speakers 

of both Spanish and English. Senior Exhibit Developer 

Erica Kelly will share rationale, lessons learned, practical 

insights, and results of an evaluation conducted by 

Randi Korn & Associates. Session attendees will be able 

to watch and listen to video of the presentation and take 

away a copy of the script. 

Session Leader: Erica Kelly, senior exhibit developer, 

San Diego Natural History Museum, California 

Denver’s Urban Advantage Efficacy Study: 

Working to improve science literacy among urban 

middle school students 

Urban Advantage Metro Denver (UA) is a partnership of 

three informal science institutions, Denver Museum of 

Nature & Science, Denver Zoological Foundation, and 

Denver Botanic Gardens, and three school districts. UA 

targets a traditionally underserved audience, urban middle 

schools. UA provides seventh-grade students, schools, 

teachers, and families with resources and opportunities— 

inside and outside of the classroom—to do, think, and 

innovatively explore like scientists. The UA vision is that 

all middle school science students in its urban environment 

become critical thinkers by engaging in authentic 

and meaningful science investigations. The presenters 

will discuss program implementation, research methodologies, 

and findings. 

Session Leader: Andrea Giron, manager of audience 

insights department, Denver Museum of Nature & 

Science, Colorado 

Presenters: Andrea Giron and Tanya Breeling, Denver 

Museum of Nature & Science, Colorado 

A Framework to Support Learning in Museum and 

Library Makerspaces 

Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh and the Institute of 

Museum and Library Services will share their framework 

to support learning in museum and library makerspaces. 

Through a scan of publications, site visits across the 

country and a convening, this framework aims to help 

professionals create conditions for ambitious, maker-based 

learning experiences. 

Session Leader: Peter S. Wardrip, learning scientist, 

Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh 

Presenters: Lisa Brahms, Children’s Museum of 

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and Christopher Reich, Institute 

of Museum and Library Services, Washington, D.C. 

PRODUCT DEMO 

Avatar Exhibition Panel 

Palais des Congrès de Montréal, Room 513A 

Join us for this exclusive sneak peek inside the all new Avatar 

exhibition featuring a panel of special guests, exhibition art 

and giveaways. 

Presented by GES 

12:00–1:30 p.m. 

Networking Lunch in the Exhibit Hall 


Complimentary lunch will be offered in the Exhibit Hall. 

12:15–1:15 p.m. 

Creating a Great Conference Session Proposal Brown 

Bag Lunch 


Want some practical advice on how to make your session 

proposal stand out from the crowd? Want to share your 

innovative practices, programs, and partnerships? Learn 

about the updated guidelines and key factors that will 

strengthen your session proposal for the 2016 ASTC Annual 

Conference in Tampa, Florida. 

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SATURDAY 

OCTOBER 17 

1:45–3:00 p.m. 

INNOVATIONS IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 

Activities and Techniques for Synbio Engagement: 

Promoting conversations around synthetic biology 

between scientists and publics. 


The field of synthetic biology raises issues scientists want to 

discuss with lay publics. Learn about, experience, and provide 

feedback on draft engagement activities about basic and 

societal implications of synthetic biology, developed by 12 

ISE -synbio scientist teams, and available in a free kit which 

will be disseminated to 200 organizations in 2016. 

Session Leader: Larry Bell, senior vice president for strategic 

initiatives, Museum of Science, Boston 

Presenters: Frank Kusiak, Lawrence Hall of Science, 

Berkeley, California; Jayatri Das, The Franklin Institute, 

Philadelphia; Keith Ostfeld, Children’s Museum of Houston, 

Texas; Michelle Kortenaar, Sciencenter, Ithaca, New York; 

Christina Akers, Science Museum of Minnesota, St. Paul; 

Elizabeth Kollmann, Museum of Science, Boston; David 

Sittenfeld, Museum of Science, Boston; Jeanne Braha, 

American Association for the Advancement of Science, 

Washington, D.C.; Natalie Kuldell, Massachusetts Institute 

of Technology, Cambridge; Ali Jackson, Sciencenter, Ithaca, 

New York; Catherine McCarthy, Science Museum of 

Minnesota, St. Paul; and Timothy Hecox, Oregon Museum of 

Science and Industry, Portland 


The Chemistry of Broader Impacts and ISE 


Science centers and museums work with natural and physical 

scientists, university faculty and directors of outreach and 

education staff in an increasing variety of configurations and 

ways. Contributors to this session will discuss what they are 

learning from the strategies they are using to engage a range 

of audiences in the wonder and relevance of their research. 

Session Leader/Moderator: Jamie Bell, director, Center 

for Advancement of Informal Science Education (CAISE), 


Presenters: Julie Yu, Exploratorium, San Francisco, 

California; Ariel Fenster, McGill University, Montreal, 

Quebec, Canada; and Eve Perara, University of Washington, 

Center for Enabling New Technologies Through Catalysis 

(CENTC), Seattle 

LEADERSHIP 

Developing the Most Effective Committee Structure 

for Your Board 


Board committees play an important role in furthering a 

science center’s mission—if they’re well organized. If not, 

committees consume staff time but yield no real benefit. 

This session explores models for board committee structures 

with open discussion on the pros and cons of various 

types of committee structures. 

Session Leader: Ann Metzger, Henry Buhl, Jr., co-director, 

Carnegie Science Center, Pittsburgh 

Session Moderators: Guy Labine, CEO, Science North, 

Sudbury, Ontario, Canada; Joe Hastings, executive director, 

Explora, Albuquerque, New Mexico; Larry Dubinski, CEO, 

The Franklin Institute, Philadelphia; Linda Conlon, chief 

executive, International Centre for Life, Newcastle Upon 

Tyne, United Kingdom; Martin Fisher, executive director, 

Science Central, Fort Wayne, Indiana; Kim Cavendish, 

president and CEO, Museum of Discovery and Science, Fort 

Lauderdale, Florida; and Catherine Horne, president and 

CEO, Discovery Place, Charlotte, North Carolina 

Presenters: Nancy Stueber, Oregon Museum of Science 

and Industry, Portland; Ron Baillie, Carnegie Science 

Center, Pittsburgh; and Jo DeBolt, La Piana Consulting, 

Emeryville, California 


Early Childhood Exhibits: Developing and designing 

for the youngest learner 


Designing exhibits that create a sense of empowerment 

in early learners can contribute to the development of 

confident science learners for the future. Panelists will 

share four perspectives on design for young scientists, then 

discuss with participants their processes and strategies to 

measure success. 

Session Leader: Donna DiBartolomeo, director of exhibits, 

Sciencenter, Ithaca, New York 

Presenters: Donna DiBartolomeo, Sciencenter, Ithaca, 

New York; Janella Watson, New York Hall of Science, 

Queens; Becki Kipling, Museum of Science, Boston; 

and Jacki Mayo, Science World British Columbia, 

Vancouver, Canada 

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Hacktivist Media Projects: (Re)Mixing and 

(Re)Imagining writing and science learning 


(Re)Mix and (Re)Imagine projects invite youth to “make 

steam” through hacktivist media-making. Making brings 

science and literacy together by following the recursive processes 

of writing: launching an idea, composing, reflecting, 

sharing, and looping back. Come “make” and learn to build 

relationships with formal educators who value learning and 

deep play. 

Session Leader: Stephanie West-Puckett, associate 

director, Tar River Writing Project, East Carolina University, 

Greenville, North Carolina 

Session Moderator: Kaytee Smith, coordinator of virtual 

education, North Carolina Museum of Natural 

Sciences, Raleigh 

Presenters: Gabor Zsuppan, Discovery Place, Inc., 

Charlotte, North Carolina; and Steve Fulton, Kannapolis 

Middle School, North Carolina 


IMLS Grant Outcomes 


National Leadership Grants for museums 

support projects that address challenges or needs of the 

museum field, have broad impact, and demonstrate innovation 

and collaboration. This session will showcase models 

and outcomes from IMLS -funded grants that support the 

work of science centers and museums nationwide. 

Session Leader: Christopher Reich, senior advisor, Institute 

of Museum and Library Services, Washington, D.C. 

Presenters: Helen Wechsler, Institute of Museum 

and Library Services, Washington, D.C.; David Heiser, 

Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History, New Haven, 

Connecticut; Josh Gutwill, Exploratorium, San 

Francisco; and Kirsten Ellenbogen, Great Lakes Science 

Center, Cleveland 


Mentors are For Us, Too 


When was the last time you thought about mentorship in our 

field? Are you at the point in your career where you need a 

mentor? Are you at the point where you should be a mentor? 

The answers to these questions are key to the future course 

of our field. 

Session Leader: Amanda Paige, library outreach program 

manager, University of Michigan Museum of Natural 

History, Ann Arbor 

Presenters: Kristofer Kelly-Frère, TELUS Spark, Calgary, 

Alberta, Canada; Don Wittrock, Center for Aquatic 

Sciences at Adventure Aquarium, Camden, New Jersey; 

Cheronda Frazier, Center for Aquatic Sciences at Adventure 

Aquarium, Camden, New Jersey; and Jennifer Jenkins, 

WonderLab Museum of Science, Health and Technology, 

Bloomington, Indiana 


The Best Laid Plans: Planning a small center on a 

small budget 


Planning for new or renovated small science centers can be 

challenging. Budgets are tight, needs are great, and there’s 

limited staff to help. This interactive session will help get 

your project started including: hiring consultants, fundraising, 

stretching budget dollars by designing the building as an 

exhibit, and planning for transition. 

Session Leader: Roxanne Nelson, principal, HGA 

Architects, Minneapolis 

Presenters: Elisabeth Demke, Gateway to Science, 

Bismarck, North Dakota; Lin Erickson, Da Vinci Discovery 

Center of Science and Technology, Allentown, Pennsylvania ; 

and Roxanne Nelson, HGA Architects, Minneapolis 

ADMINISTRATION 

The Museum Skunkworks Pecha Kucha: Creating 

disruptive business models to innovate for 

future survival 


Science centers eke out incremental growth using an 

“attraction-based” business model with revenues from 

ticket sales, travelling exhibits, museum stores, and events. 

Disruptive forces such as corporate attractions threaten this 

model. What innovative models can we experiment with 

that are financially sustainable that also leverage greater 

impact in our communities? 

Session Leader: Eli Kuslansky, CEO, Unified Field, Inc., 

New York City 

Session Moderator: Kathy Gustafson-Hilton, Senior 

Developer, Hands On! Inc., St. Petersburg, Florida 

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Presenters: Troy Livingston, The Thinkery, Austin, Texas; 

Kate Livingston, ExposeYourMuseum LLC, Durham, North 

Carolina; Adam Tobin, Exploratorium, San Francisco; Sam 

Dean, Amazeum, Bentonville, Arkansas; Darrell Porcello, 

Lawrence Hall of Science, Berkeley, California; Hooley 

McLaughlin, Ontario Science Centre, Toronto; Eric Siegel, 

New York Hall of Science, Queens; Lynn Scarff, Science 

Gallery, Dublin, Ireland; and Michele Laverty, National Ag 

Science Center, Modesto, California 


The Secret Sauce: How the CEO maximizes 

development performance 


The Secret Sauce: How the CEO Maximizes Development 

Performance Raising funds requires the right recipe for success. 

An essential component of this mix is the relationship 

between the CEO and the chief development officer (CDO). 

In an interactive interview / question & answer format four 

CEOs share stories of success and adversity when building 

their organization’s fundraising capacity. 

Session Leader: Blair Collis, president and CEO, Bishop 

Museum, Honolulu 

Presenters: Ann Fumarolo, Sci-Port: Louisiana’s Science 

Center, Shreveport; William Harris, California Science 

Center, Los Angeles; Jennifer McMenamin, Sci-port: 

Louisiana’s Science Center, Shreveport; Jeff Rudolph, 

California Science Center, Los Angeles; and Silvia Singer, 

MIDE, Museo Interactivo de Economía, Mexico, D.F. 

IMMERSIVE MEDIA AND EXPERIENCES 

Whither the Planetarium: Various futures for 

digital domes 


The fulldome revolution has altered planetarium’s role 

within its “home” museum. With this (healthy) identity 

crisis come questions. What are the dynamics when a dome 

focuses on earth and life sciences over astronomy? What’s 

the role of live programming in the digital world? What 

about star machines in this world? 

Session Leader: Mike Shanahan, director of visitor 

xxperience and planetarium, Bernice Pauahi Bishop 

Museum, Honolulu 

Presenters: Toshi Komatsu, Lawrence Hall of Science, 

Berkeley, California; Mike Shanahan, Bishop Museum, 

Honolulu; and Ryan Wyatt, California Academy of Sciences, 

San Francisco 


Why Try Funny? Harnessing humor to heighten 

STEM education 


Darwin concluded that humor evolved as an indicator of species’ 

higher order intelligence. In this Age of Testing, it might 

be more necessary than ever! Learn about relationships 

between humor and your brain, then watch/discuss/steal 

some of the funniest demonstrations and teaching strategies 

created since you started reading this description! 

Session Leader: Paul Taylor, manager of traveling science 

shows, The Franklin Institute, Philadelphia 

Presenters: Anika Taylor, The Bakken Library and 

Museum, Minneapolis; Jonathan Barnes, Morehead 

Planetarium and Science Center, Chapel Hill, North 

Carolina; and Jonah Cohen, McWane Science Center, 

Birmingham, Alabama 

PRODUCT DEMO 

StarWars and SpongeBob; or how the visitor IS 

the exhibit 


X3Productions and gsmprjct° discuss making the visitor 

the center of the experience and helping audiences 

develop new perspectives in two exhibitions: Star Wars 

Identities and the new SpongeBob (A fresh look at water). 

Presented by X3Productions and gsmprjct° 

3:15–4:15 p.m. 

Exhibit Hall Ice Cream Break 


Sponsored by Connecticut Science Center 

4:30–5:45 p.m. 


Creating the Lifelong Learning Destination: Adult 

learners in ISE settings 


How can informal settings serve adult learners with the 

greatest impact? How can structured learning opportunities 

become a destination for the adult learner? Join leaders in 

the ISE field as they discuss and dialogue about opportunities, 

challenges, and lessons learned. Walk away with ideas 

about how adult learning has evolved. 

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Session Leader: Ruth Cohen, senior director, education 

strategic initiatives, American Museum of Natural History, 

New York City 

Session Moderator: Preeti Gupta, director of youth learning 

and research, American Museum of Natural History, New 

York City 

Presenters: Larry Bell, Museum of Science, Boston, 

Massachusetts; and Rick Bonney, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, 

Ithaca, New York 

LEADERSHIP 

Founding Decisions that Shape the Future 


Join a conversation about the early choices that shape a 

museum’s DNA for years to come. Starting with a participatory 

timeline, followed by case studies of several museum’s 

founding periods, we will reflect on how early decisions 

about culture, community, governance, site, and business 

model launch future institutional trajectories. 

Session Leader: Tom Rockwell, director exhibits & media 

studio, Exploratorium, San Francisco 

Presenters: Bill Booth, Booth Learning, Toledo, Ohio; 

Vincenzo Lipardi, Citta’ della Scienza, Naples, Italy; 

Tom Rockwell, Exploratorium, San Francisco; and Linda 

Abraham Silver, Abu Dhabi Technology Development 

Committee, United Arab Emirates 


Intersections: Building Sustainable Science- 

Literacy Partnerships 


Teams from the Intersections network share activities 

that combine science learning with literacy practices. 

Collaborating with National Writing Project partners, science 

centers are creating sustainable activities that connect 

making and media, inspire youth game design and app development, 

and support youth and educator collaboration, and 

STEM learning through citizen science. 

Session Leader: Kristine Barney, executive director, The 

Discovery Center of Idaho, Inc., Boise 

Presenter: Stephanie West Puckett, Tar River Writing 

Project, Fountain, North Carolina 


Making as a Learning Process: Principles of practice 

and design 


As museums design makerspaces and programs for all learners, 

we must articulate the principles of practice that define 

making as a learning process. In this workshop, participants 

will engage in hands-on experimentation to identify making-specific 

learning practices and brainstorm principles of 

design that support this type of learning. 

Session Leader: Lisa Regalla, deputy director, Maker 

Education Initiative, Oakland, California 

Presenters: Lisa Brahms and Peter Wardrip, Children’s 

Museum of Pittsburgh 


Plug-and-Play Macroscopes: Modular hardware and 

software platforms that render data into insights 


This session brings together researchers and practitioners 

from university and science museum settings who conduct 

research and development on modular hardware 

and software platforms. Specifically, it will feature talks 

and discussions on the use of plug-and-play platforms for 

the analysis and visualization of sensor, social media, and 

other datasets. 

Session Leader: Katy Borner, director, CI for Network 

Science Center, Indiana University, Bloomington 

Presenters: Daniel Halsey, Indiana University, 

Bloomington; Bryan Kennedy, Science Museum of 

Minnesota, St. Paul; and Michael McLennan, Purdue 

University, West Lafayette, Indiana 


Why (and How) We Should Teach Evolutionary 

History: New tools and fresh perspectives 


Are you part Neanderthal? Are birds really dinosaurs? 

Where did Ebola come from? Informal science institutions 

have a responsibility to teach about evolution and shared 

ancestry, which underlie these questions. Learn how five 

institutions have successfully integrated these concepts into 

their exhibitions and leave with tools for doing the same. 

Session Leader/Moderator: David Heiser, head of education 

& outreach, Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History, 

New Haven, Connecticut 

Presenters: Richard Kissel, Yale Peabody Museum 

of Natural History, New Haven, Connecticut; Teresa 

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MacDonald, University of Kansas Natural History Museum, 

Lawrence; Jane Pickering, Harvard Museums of Science and 

Culture, Cambridge, Massachusetts; Robert Ross, Museum 

of the Earth at the Paleontological Research Institution, 

Ithaca, New York; and Elizabeth White, University of Oregon 

Museum of Natural and Cultural History, Eugene 

Session Leader: Stephanie Long, director of science live 

programs, Science Museum of Minnesota, St. Paul 

Presenters: Rae Ostman, Science Museum of Minnesota, 

St. Paul; Heather Barnes, Museum of Science and Industry, 

Chicago; Keith Ostfeld, Children’s Museum of Houston; and 

David Sittenfeld, Museum of Science, Boston 

PRODUCT DEMO 

Inside The Hunger Games: The Exhibition 


Learn about the historical, scientific, and cultural contexts of 

The Hunger Games: The Exhibition, a dynamic exploration of 

the world of Panem and the blockbuster films. 

Presented by Imagine Exhibitions, Inc. 

PRODUCT DEMO 

3D Theater: Big Impact, Small Footprint 


Transform any room into a window to the world with 

Cinéfolio 3D theater systems. Augment exhibitions, bring 

collections to life, and generate new revenue with no 

upfront costs. 

Presented by D3D Cinema 

EXTENDED SESSIONS 

4:30–6:30 p.m. 


“But Why Should I Care?”: Making science center 

programs relevant to visitors 


Dust the cobwebs off your aging programs! We deliver our 

successful camps, classes, demonstrations, and activities for 

decades because they work. But do visitors connect the science 

to their lives? Explore techniques for adding relevance 

to your existing programs and take home resources and 

approaches you can use right away. 


Future Cities: How might science museums/ 

centers contribute to making cities more livable for 

more people? 


Cities will be home to six billion people by 2050. Cities 

are engines of global innovation and drivers of planetary 

environmental change. This forum will explore the roles that 

science museums/centers might play in helping to enable 

that the cities in which they reside are more livable for 

more people. 

Session Leader/Moderator: Patrick Hamilton, director, 

global change initiatives, Science Museum of Minnesota, 

St. Paul 

Presenters: Jennifer Santer, Patricia and Phillip Frost 

Museum of Science, Miami; and Lynn Scarff, Science Gallery, 

Dublin, Ireland 


Learning Research and STEM Exhibit Design 


This extended session will engage participants generating 

research questions that apply learning research to 

STEM exhibit design. Dr. Sarah Chicone, Senior Lecturer, 

Museum Studies at Johns Hopkins University, will provide 

an overview of current research relevant for design. Small 

groups, facilitated by researchers and designers, will generate 

related research questions. Preregistration required. 

Limited to 60 participants. 

Session Leader: J Newlin, director, physical sciences, engineering, 

and math, Science Museum of Minnesota, St. Paul 

Presenters: Robert Mac West, Informal Learning 

Experiences, Inc., Denver; Laura Martin, Arizona Science 

Center, Phoenix; Marilyn Johnson, Oregon Museum of 

Science and Industry, Portland; Joe Ruggiero, The Exhibit 

Guys, Tucson, Arizona; Sarah Chicone, Johns Hopkins 

University, Washington, D.C.; and Eric Meyer, Explora, 


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With decades of experience, OMSI’s 

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audience. And this year, we have 

four new ones! 

We’re excited to meet you! 

Visit Andrea and Erica at booth #425. 

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SATURDAY 

OCTOBER 17 


Mirror: Mirror—Community-Reflected 

Exhibition Development 


The success of a science center is partially rooted in how 

well it reflects the community that hosts it. Exhibitions, at 

their heart, have the potential to be a great example. 

Session Leader: Jorge Perez-Gallego, exhibition developer, 

Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science, Miami 

Presenters: Alexandra Kuechenberg and Sally Duensing, 

Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science, Miami; and 

Paul Orselli, POW! (Paul Orselli Workshop), Baldwin, 

New York 

LEADERSHIP 

Succession: Preparing the next generation of science 

center leaders 


Succession planning is a shared responsibility of the sitting 

President and Board Chair. Yet few science centers engage 

in succession planning. This session will explore the reasons, 

and discuss solutions presented by an HEC professor, two 

science center presidents, and a board chair. Be prepared for 

practical, implementable information. 

Session Leader: James Abruzzo, president, Abruzzo 

Associates, Jersey City, New Jersey 

Presenters: Lesley Lewis, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Chevy 

Humphrey, Arizona Science Center, Phoenix; Johanne 

Turbide, HEC School, Montreal, Quebec, Canada; and Bryan 

Saba, Arizona Science Center, Phoenix 

7:30–11:30 p.m. 

Saturday Night Party at Montréal Science Centre—À 

la montréalaise! 

Montreal Science Centre 

Party in the enchanting surroundings of the Montréal 

Science Centre: An anticipated event full of irresistible 

temptations! 

Let yourself experiment with impressive tastes of the 

best products of the soil with local food stations. Montreal’s 

traditional flavors will be served and presented with a sense 

of audacity and inventiveness that will surprise you. You will 

be charmed by today’s contemporary gastronomy and enjoy 

the richness of our culinary know-how. 

Montreal is a mosaic of 120 cultural communities, 

high in energy every season with an abundance of cultural 

events. Experience the city in all its facets, day or night! 

This special evening will be held in the sophisticated 

Montréal Science Centre halls with superbly appointed 

spaces offering panoramic views on the St. Lawrence River, 

a few steps from downtown’s night life. 

This will be an exceptional moment of infinite delights 

to tantalize your senses, leading to an unforgettable evening 

with great dance music that will cause tickles and tease 

you all night long in the fabulous decor of the dazzling 

Montréal Science Centre’s celebration halls. 

For guests ages 18 and over. 

Event fee: $10 (supports the ASTC Diversity and Leadership 

Development Fellows Program) 

4:30–6:30 p.m. 

ASTC Global Committee (formerly ASTC International 

Committee) Meeting 

Palais des Congrès de Montréal, Room 515B 

By invitation only 

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 

7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. 



8:30–9:00 a.m. 

Sponsor/Exhibitor Appreciation Breakfast 


ASTC 2015 exhibitors and sponsors are cordially invited 

to the annual Appreciation Breakfast. We want to let our 

partners know how much we appreciate their work on 

behalf of the science center field, and we look forward to 

speaking with them. Open to exhibitors and sponsors only. 


9:00 – 10:00 a.m. 

Beverage Break 

Exhibit Halls 210/220A/230 

9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. 

ASTC Job Bank 


The ASTC Job Bank features listings of current positions 

available at member institutions and companies, as well as 

resumes from job seekers. Individual consulting sessions 

with professionals in the field will also be available throughout 

the day. 

9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. 



Open to all registered attendees 


10:15–11:30 a.m. 


Membership: Current revenue stream, 

pipeline to major donors, or both? 


There are different approaches to membership across ASTCmember 

institutions. Is it a marketing function that to drives 

attendance? Or is it part of your institution’s philanthropic 

strategy? This session will explore best and next practices for 

museum membership that both maximize present revenue 

while building long-term philanthropic support. 

Session Leader: William Harris, senior vice president 

of development and marketing, California Science Center, 

Los Angeles 

Presenters: Dana Hines, Membership Consultants, 

St. Louis; and Shannon Schumacher, Pacific Science 

Center, Seattle 


Moving the Field Forward through Evaluating 

Capacity Building 


Evaluation is becoming an increasingly central and critical 

aspect of our work, but how do we build the capacity of 

institutions and the field to respond to this need? Share your 

opinions and questions around integrating reflection into 

practice, using evaluation results to improve projects, and 

supporting field-building efforts. 

Session Leader: Sarah Cohn, manager, evaluation and 

research, Science Museum of Minnesota, St. Paul 

Presenters: Jamie Bell, director, Center for Advancement 

of Informal Science Education (CAISE), Washington, D.C.; 

Scott Pattison, Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, 

Portland; Ryan Auster, Museum of Science, Boston; Amy 

Grack Nelson, Science Museum of Minnesota, St. Paul; and 

Kirsten Ellenbogen, Great Lakes Science Center, Cleveland 

LEADERSHIP 

Responsible Research and Innovation in Europe: 

New ground for university and science center 

partnerships 


The EU Horizon 2020 strategy urges for strong two-way 

involvement of citizens in research and innovation (RRI): 

science centers and universities are in it together. Drawing 

on good practices from current pan-European projects, 

the participants explore hiccups in collaborations between 

science centers and universities and exchange models for 

successful future cooperation. 

Session Leader/Moderator: Bart Van de Laar, head, 

Science LinX, University of Groningen, Netherlands 

Presenters: Bart Van de Laar, Science LinX, University 

of Groningen, Netherlands; Monique Mourits, Centre for 

Science Communication and Culture, University of Utrecht, 

Netherlands; and Michael Van der Meer, Science Centre 

Delft, Delft University of Technology, Netherlands 

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SUNDAY 

OCTOBER 18 


The ABCs of the LGBTQ-Inclusive Museum: Access, 

buy-in, and core competencies 


It has become increasingly imperative for museums to strategically 

account for more expansive definitions of “family” 

and include the LGBTQ community in their accessibility 

plans. Come connect with professionals who will discuss how 

they have worked to make their own museums welcoming to 

LGBTQ children, youth, and adults. 

Session Leader/Moderator: Adrian Zongrone, graduate 

student, New York University, New York 

Presenters: Jennie Crate, Denver Museum of Nature & 

Science, Colorado; Sandra Bonnici-Hoecherl, Madison 

Children’s Museum, Wisconsin; and Meghan Durieux, 


LEADERSHIP 

The Push and the Pull: Leading from the middle 


Targeted towards emerging museum leaders, this session 

examines four unique perspectives of how managers and 

directors lead museums forward from their positions in the 

middle. Panelists will examine and provide practical tips for 

contemporary leadership and change management issues 

from communities of practice, organizational capacity, 

coaching, and institutional planning approaches. 

Session Leader/Moderator: Hillary Olson, vice president, 

audience and community engagement, Milwaukee Public 

Museum, Wisconsin 

Presenters: Kurt Huffman, COSI, Columbus, Ohio; and Joe 

Imholte, Science Museum of Minnesota, St. Paul 


Towards the 21st Century Natural History Museum: 

A dialogue 


These days, natural history museums play a critical role 

in serving as community anchors for addressing scientific 

issues. Is this getting across to our visitors? The speakers 

will explore what we know about effective practices from 

all over, the evidence we have, and future direction for our 

research and practice. 

Session Leader: Preeti Gupta, director of youth learning 

and research, American Museum of Natural History, New 

York City 

Presenters: Justin Dillon, University of Bristol, United 

Kingdom; Heather King, King’s College London, United 

Kingdom; Karen Knutson, University of Pittsburgh, 

Pennsylvania; Emma Pegram, Natural History Museum, 

London; and Joe Heimlich, COSI, Columbus, Ohio 

11:30 a.m. EST 

ASTC on Air, live at the 

ASTC conference. 

Exhibit Halls 210/220A/230A 

ASTC on Air will feature world famous designer Rosan 

Bosh. “Modern society calls for lifelong learners, problem 

solvers and creative thinkers! It calls for those who are 

prepared for a future of on-going knowledge flow and development. 

By using design as a tool, I believe it is possible to 

turn our physical environments into meaningful and significant 

experiences that will prepare us for future challenges”. 

(Rosan Bosch). 

We will talk to her about influencing learning in science 

centers through design. Make sure to come to the ASTC 

resource center to watch on a big screen. 

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POSTER PRESENTATIONS IN THE EXHIBIT HALL 


Beyond the Scavenger Hunt: Comparing families’ 

learning from mobile apps or paper guides 

As mobile apps become popular for education and 

marketing, this poster compares families’ use of paper 

activity guides and an app to address concerns about distraction 

and engagement with exhibits. Twelve activities 

were designed, based on the National Research Council’s 

(NRC) “practices of science.” Eight families used the 

guides during visits to an aquarium, a natural history 

museum, and their own choice of ISE activity. Using 

ethnographic methods, the guides were evaluated by how 

each facilitated talk within the family; aided parents to 

lead quality engagement; and fostered connections across 

ISE places. The poster shows participants’ photographs 

and drawings from the activity guides. 

Session Leader: Suzanne Perin, doctoral candidate, 


Games for Learning: The nexus of energy, climate, 

and water 

We have developed two card games suitable for informal 

science venues that engage teens and adults in exploring 

solutions to our energy, water, and climate challenges. It 

takes energy to get clean water and water to generate all 

forms of energy. Our choices of energy affect water availability 

and climate change. We will engage the audience 

in playing some quick games to explore these ideas. The 

games will be available throughout the meeting for play 

as well. Challenge and Persuade is a game of argumentation. 

Thirst for Power is a resource management game. 

Session Leader: Michelle Hall, president, Science 

Education Solutions, Los Alamos, New Mexico 

Presenters: Michelle Hall and Michael Mayhew, 

Science Education Solutions, Los Alamos, New Mexico 

Does Playing a Mobile Game Change the Way 

Students Interact with Science Center Exhibits? 

This poster presents the results of mixed-methods, 

design-based research that investigates whether playing a 

challenge-based mobile game during a visit to a hands-on 

science center affects students’ science self-efficacy, 

interest, and motivation to learn. Quantitative analyses 

indicated those who played the game perceived themselves 

as learning significantly more than those in the control 

group. Qualitative analyses of first-person perspective 

video obtained by having students wear GoPro cameras 

revealed differences in interaction patterns between the 

groups and between genders. This interactive poster utilizes 

iPads, sample GoPro video, and QR codes to enhance 

the graphs, tables, and photographic images of results. 

Session Leader: Dana Atwood-Blaine, PhD Candidate, 

University of Kansas, Lawrence 

Presenter: Douglas Huffman, University of 

Kansas, Lawrence 

Noticing Math and Science in the World 

NYSCI’s Noticing Tools are a suite of tablet-based apps 

that enable students to use the world as a laboratory, 

making meaningful science and mathematics discoveries 

in the context of highly engaging problems. Our 

poster will share Design-Make-Play learning methodologies—our 

approach that reaches the broadest possible 

spectrum of students. We will provide evidence from 

beta-testing the apps in classrooms and show student 

artifacts created from our apps. Colleagues will be able 

to use the tools to play, design, and be “center stage” in 

the experience, and then reflect on the mathematics and 

science they “noticed” in the process. 

Session Leader: Tara Chudoba, exhibit & activity developer, 


Presenters: Scott Wayne Indiana, Dorothy Bennett, 

and Peggy Monahan, New York Hall of Science, Queens 

Places and Spaces: 100 maps of science 

Places and Spaces (scimaps.org) showcases creative 

approaches to the visualization of scientific endeavors. 

At its heart, the project promotes validated and replicable 

workflows for data visualization design. Places and 

Spaces debuted in 2005 as a 10–year project. Each year, a 

themed call for maps is issued and a team of international 

reviewers selects the most insightful submissions. The 

exhibit now includes 100 maps, featuring the work of 215 

mapmakers from around the globe, including historically 

significant “firsts” in science mapping. The maps model 

innovative, inspiring ways to grapple with the large 

streams of data we encounter daily. 

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Session Leader: Katy Börner, professor, School of 

Informatics and Computer Science, and founding director, 

Cyberinfrastructure for Network Science Center, Indiana 

University, Bloomington 

The Network: A multi-pronged approach to 

understanding public impacts of organizations 

participating in NISE Net 

This poster will present a study of the NISE Network to 

understand its public impact. The NISE Network aims to 

increase public awareness of nano-related content. What 

are the public impacts when a museum engages in professional 

development, adopts new programs, and receives 

exhibits and other materials from the centralized 

Network? Participants will learn about the cumulative 

impact of multiple changes among participating organizations, 

how organizations adapt programs and exhibits 

for their local audiences, and differences in how audience 

segments respond to their offerings. 

Session Leader: Steven Guberman, senior evaluation 

and research associate, Science Museum of Minnesota, 

St. Paul 

Presenters: David Milavetz and Eric LaPlant, Science 

Museum of Minnesota, St. Paul 

GREAT CITIES: A national touring exhibit about 

the past, present, and future of cities 

The Science Museum of Minnesota, in collaboration 

with partner museums and organizations, will develop 

GREAT CITIES, a nationally touring exhibit that delves 

into the challenges and opportunities facing cities. 

Complementary policy workshops and events associated 

with the exhibit will inspire dialogue among citizens and 

civic leaders on local urban issues. The presenter will 

use the poster to expand awareness of GREAT CITIES 

and cultivate additional museum partners interested in 

collaborating on an exhibit that will be both about cities 

in general and each host city in particular, since components 

will be developed that can be easily customized to 

each venue. 

Session Leader: Patrick Hamilton, director, global 

change initiatives, Science Museum of Minnesota, St. Paul 

Presenters: Robert Garfinkle and Joanne Jones-Rizzi, 

Science Museum of Minnesota, St. Paul 

Making Learning Visible: Embracing Reggioinspired 

approaches in a museum’s play space 

Embracing Reggio-inspired documentation panels, 

our poster features children, parents, educators, and 

staff using an approach that makes learning visible. 

Documentation panels break down the isolated experience, 

showing us the thinking processes that are 

happening within each group. By documentation, we 

mean the practice of observing, recording, interpreting, 

and sharing the processes and products of learning 

through a variety of media in order to deepen and extend 

that learning. We will share the technology we use to 

gather and illustrate data. The audience will have an 

opportunity to explore natural objects and contribute to 

a documentation panel that highlights their experiences. 

Session Leader: Dawn Mak, early childhood education 

specialist, North Carolina Museum of Natural 

Sciences, Raleigh 

Presenter: Jan Weems, North Carolina Museum of 

Natural Sciences, Raleigh 

How Can Science Museums Tackle Quantum 

Materials (and, what are they anyway?) 

2D materials, topological insulators, diamond NV centers, 

oh my! Our group collaborates with the NSF Science 

& Technology Center for Integrated Quantum Materials 

(CIQM), and we’re in the process of figuring out how to 

explain to our audiences why scientists are so excited 

about these newly discovered materials and their startling 

quantum behaviors, which may take us well beyond 

nanotechnology and into the realm of atomic-scale 

devices. Come over, and we’ll show you what we’re doing, 

and invite you to chat with us about anything you might 

be doing that could be related. Think: graphene, atomic 

spin, photonics. 

Session Leader: Karine Thate, program manager, strategic 

projects, Museum of Science, Boston 

Presenters: Karine Thate and Carol Lynn Alpert, 

Museum of Science, Boston 

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Be an Astronaut for a Day 

This session focuses on Space Day at the National Air 

and Space Museum and how this program explores the 

theme of astronauts with activities for a wide range of 

age groups. The presenters will engage the audience by 

having them experience the activities, as well as explaining 

the learning goals and objectives. Astronaut Training: 

Work with “NASA” gloves to pick up objects, solve an 

engineering design challenge using recycled materials. 

Space suits: Put on “space suits,” make an astronaut 

mission patch, touch space suit parts. Live presentations: 

Hear from astronauts and museum experts (recorded 

during Space Day). 

Session Leader: Mychalene Giampaoli, education specialist, 

National Air and Space Museum, Washington, D.C. 

Presenter: Agustin Baldioli, National Air and Space 

Museum, Washington, D.C. 

Letting Visitors Lead the Way 

This poster will present our quasi-longitudinal cohort 

study, an evaluation method implemented at the Pacific 

Science Center to provide in-depth data on visitors’ 

engagement with, and interest in, The Studio. The Studio 

features new exhibits created in-house every six months. 

By engaging the same groups of people again and again 

during each new theme, we are able to directly respond 

to visitor feedback and therefore continually improve 

our exhibits. The cohort rates the exhibits, says what 

they want out of an exhibit, and more. The presenter will 

explain the pros and cons and share some of the most 

thought-provoking formative findings thus far. 

Session Leader: Mary Olson, current science project 

manager, Pacific Science Center, Seattle 

Science Centers as a Clearinghouse for Citizen 

Science Opportunities 

The Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science’s 

Museum Volunteers for the Environment (MUVE) 

program engages volunteers in restoring coastal habitats. 

Since 2007, 5,000 volunteers have participated. 

The museum is undergoing a move to a state-of-the-art 

museum that includes a three-story aquarium, called the 

Living Core. Exhibits currently being prototyped will 

utilize video, social media, and digital signups to direct 

visitors to relevant local restoration and citizen science 

efforts in addition to those provided by MUVE. This 

presentation will explore how a science center can be a 

clearinghouse for directing visitors to relevant conservation 

and citizen science opportunities. 

Session Leader: Fernando Bretos, director, Museum 

Volunteers for the Environment (MUVE), Patricia and 

Phillip Frost Science Museum, Miam 

Integrating Art in a Science Exhibition 

NTSEC (National Taiwan Science Education Center) has 

produced two special exhibitions in the past two years, 

Story of Water and Reveal the Hidden Code of Insects. In 

both exhibitions, we apply art in the exhibition as well as 

the education activities. We invited artists to create some 

works on the exhibition topics. We also invite musicians 

and dancers to participate. This inspires our audiences to 

learn science in a different way and makes science much 

more interesting. 

Session Leader: Stephanie Wu, associate, National 

Taiwan Science Education Center, Taipei 

The Role of PSHC in Natural Disaster Preparedness 

and Mitigation 

The Philippine Science Heritage Center (PSHC), 

through the Salinlahi Symposium Series, initiated a 

campaign to raise the awareness of Filipino students 

in dealing with natural disasters and at the same time 

encourage these students to pursue careers in science. 

Students from both public and private schools were 

invited and were given the chance to have a close interaction 

with invited experts. Scientists and researchers 

from agencies under the Department of Science and 

Technology (i.e., PAGASA, Phivolcs, and Project NOAH), 

were invited to give presentations and practical tips on 

what to do in times of natural disaster. 

Session Leader: Luningning Samarita-Domingo, 

director IV, National Academy of Science and Technology, 

Philippine Science Heritage Center, Taguig City 

Presenter: Reihvelle Perez, National Academy of Science 

and Technology, Philippine Science Heritage Center, 

Taguig City 

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SUNDAY 

OCTOBER 18 

PRODUCT DEMO 

Choosing the Right Software Solution for Your 

Science Center With Lee Ballenger 


Thinking of getting new software for your science center, but 

not sure where to start? Join us for this session to learn about 

Blackbaud’s Altru and Raiser’s Edge NXT solutions. You’ll 

also hear success stories from other science centers using 

Blackbaud products. Come learn everything you need to 

know to choose the solution that’s best for your organization! 

Presented by Blackbaud 


10:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. 


Emerging Science Centers in Africa—Learning as a 

Field, Four Years after Cape Town 


Africa is emerging as the new Frontier for Science Education. 

Science Centers and Innovative Science Education programs 

are being formed and strengthened. What can our Field learn 

from the strategies, needs and challenges of these projects? 

The audience will share their experiences in implementing 

new Science Centers and Educational Programs. 

Session Leader/Moderator: Ronen Mir, director, Science 

Learning Centers, The Weizmann Institute of Science, 

Rehovot, Israel 

Presenters: Gillian Thomas, Patricia and Phillip Frost Science 

Museum, Miami, Florida; Walter Staveloz, Association of 

Science-Technology Centers, Washington, D.C.; Damien 

Chalaud, World Federation of Science Journalists, Montreal, 

Quebec, Canada; Alemayehu G/Egziabher, East Africa, Addis 

Ababa, Ethiopia; Jennifer Santer, Patricia and Phillip Frost 

Museum of Science, Miami FL; Ahmed Mohamed El-Sayed, 

MutiMedia—Academy of Scientific Research and Technology, 

Cairo Egypt; and David Strangway, NGO Development 

Workshop, Vancouver BC Canada 


From Buying In to Integrating Citizen Science at Your 

Organization: Sharing concrete tools and stories 


Join leaders from the field to learn how to integrate citizen 

science into your work. Whether it’s your first foray into 

the field, or if you want to push your program further, we’ll 

share strategies that work. Bring your knotty citizen science 

problems—we’ll close with a solutions session. 

Session Leader/Moderator: Lila Higgins, manager, 

citizen science and live animals, Natural History Museum 

of Los Angeles County/Page Museum at the La Brea Tar 

Pits, California 

Presenters: John Tweddle, Natural History Museum 

London; Dave Ireland, Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto, 

Ontario, Canada; Alison Young, California Academy of 

Sciences, San Francisco; and Christine Goforth, North 

Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, Raleigh 


Lessons Learned and Future 

Directions for Federally-Funded 

STEM Programs 


The National Science Foundation and the Institute of 

Museum and Library Services are funding projects that 

are changing the informal STEM landscape. Federallyfunded 

project directors from a range of organizations will 

share lessons learned and program officers will give tips for 

writing successful applications responding to new, evolving 

requests for proposals. 

Session Leader: Sandra Toro, senior grants management 

specialist, Institute of Museum and Library Services, 


Presenters: Christopher Reich, Institute of Museum and 

Library Services, Washington, D.C.; Arlene DeStrulle, 

National Science Foundation, Arlington, Virginia; Paul 

Dusenbery, Space Science Institute, Boulder, Colorado; 

Janet McKenney, Maine State Library, Augusta; Jan 

Mokros, Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance, 

Augusta; Dan Rockmore, Dartmouth College, Hanover, 

New Hampshire; Paul Wyn Jennings, National Science 

Foundation, Arlington, Virginia; Christian Greer, Saint 

Louis Science Center, Missouri; and Kris Morrissey, 


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LEADERSHIP 

Live Life as a Leadership Laboratory 


We all strive to be better leaders—anticipating change, 

holding difficult conversations, leading by example. To move 

the leadership needle, you have to be able to see new opportunities. 

Based on learnings from The Practice of Adaptive 

Leadership by Ronald Heifetz, you will hear how panelists are 

changing the course of their work, a little at a time. 

Session Leader: Karen Hager, director, science engagement, 

Ontario Science Centre, Toronto, Canada 

Presenters: Tim Scott, Sciencenter, Ithaca, New York; Jill 

Measells, The Works, Bloomington, Minnesota; Jennifer 

Rickards, Montshire Museum of Science, Norwich, Vermont; 

and Jennifer Heim, Saint Louis Science Center, Missouri 


Simple Materials, Big Experiences 


As institutions envision their own design/make space, it’s 

important to start with small, thoughtful plans. Developing 

activities using everyday materials offers visitors the 

opportunity to engage in rich design, iteration, and problem 

solving, cultivating individual creativity. Our session will 

generate a toolbox of ideas to prototype at your institution. 

Session Leader: Carlos Romero, design lab experience coordinator, 


Session Moderator: Satbir Multani, design lab experience 

coordinator, New York Hall of Science, Queens 

Presenters: Carlos Romero, New York Hall of Science, 

Queens; Satbir Multani, New York Hall of Science, Queens; 

Lianna Kali, Exploratorium, San Francisco, California; 

Dana Schloss, TELUS Spark, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; and 

Elena Baca, Explora, Albuquerque, New Mexico 

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SUNDAY 

OCTOBER 18 

FLASH SESSIONS: EXHIBITS & EDUCATION 

Palais des Congrès de Montréal, Room 512 D/H 

Answering a Public Call: Designing a sustainable 

homeschool education program at a natural 

history museum 

Virginia Museum of Natural History education staff will 

present findings from a STEM program designed for an 

emerging audience—homeschoolers. Presenters will share 

program results from a cultural framework and discuss larger 

social and educational issues that come into play. 

Session Leader: Dennis Casey, director of education and public 

programs, Virginia Museum of Natural History, Martinsville 

Presenter: Christy Deatherage, Virginia Museum of 

Natural History,Martinsville Virginia 

Engaging Young People with Science and Scientists 

This session will present innovative models of directly engaging 

young people with science and scientists. The Natural 

History Museum (London) has developed a videoconferencing 

program which facilitates communication between 

students and scientists, including questions and discussion 

around scientific processes, relevance, and application. 

Session Leader: Abigail Tinkler, education strategy and 

practice leader, education strategy and programme manager, 

Natural History Museum, London 

Families Learn Science through Science 

Museum Toys 

For children, toys are the props of play that encourage learning, 

development, creativity, and imagination. This session 

does not only put emphasis on learning for children but 

also attempts to explore family play-learning outcomes that 

include science, mathematics, and local wisdom from making 

and playing with traditional Thai toys through activities at 

the National Science Museum, Thailand. 

Session Leader: Peeranut Kanhadilok, head of exhibition 

section of the Science Museum, National Science Museum, 

Thailand, Khlong Luang, Pathumthani 

How the Communication of Sexual Health Has 

Evolved Over 22 Years at Universum 

Sexual health has been one of Universum’s permanent topics 

of exhibition since it opened its doors in 1992. At first it 

focused on human reproduction; now it includes biological as 

well as personal and social aspects of human sexuality. 

Session Leader: Claudia Hernández, técnico académico, 

Universum, Museo de las Ciencias, UNAM, Mexico City 

Innovation & Knowledge Society: Science from a 

social perspective 

Over the last three years The Interactive Museum of 

Economics has developed exhibits about technology and how 

science gets from the research labs to the goods and services 

people use. This session will present the evolution of the 

design and communication tools along with the results of the 

evaluations conducted. 

Session Leader: Arturo Vallejo, content and exhibit development 

deputy head, MIDE, Museo Interactivo de Economía, 

Mexico City 

Moving Beyond Access for Audiences with Autism 

Join us as we share the results of Changing Attitudes 

Towards Autism Access, an innovative initiative led by a team 

of institutions working to move beyond access towards inclusion 

for audiences with autism. Come prepared to discuss 

and explore your own inclusion projects and programs. 

Session Leader: Jacqueline Genovesi, vice president, 

education, The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel 

University, Philadelphia 

Presenter: Timshel Purdum, The Academy of Natural 

Sciences of Drexel University, Philadelphia Pennsylvania 

and Angela Wenger, Center for Aquatic Sciences at the 

Adventure Aquarium, Camden, New Jersey 

Playing Your Way to Increased STEM Engagement: 

The value of museum games for students 

How can you expose teenagers to engineering skills, such as 

creative problem-solving and systems thinking and show the 

broad range of careers available to them? By playing games, 

of course! This session will look at the value of gaming and 

its impacts on teenagers’ future attitudes and perceptions 

of STEM. 

Session Leader: Karen Davies, head of learning research 

and projects, Science Museum, London 

Science of Sharing: Experiences prompting 

cooperation, negotiation, and social metacognition 

Science of Sharing is an NSF-funded project to develop 

exhibits and experiences fostering experimentation with 

collaborative social behavior, metacognition about strategies 

and motives, and awareness of relevant scientific research 

and connections to real-world problems. This session provides 

an overview of the project and addresses key challenges 

in development and evaluation. 

Session Leader: Hugh McDonald, senior science writer, 

Exploratorium, San Francisco 

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11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. 

1:15-2:30 p.m. 

Development Luncheon 


Join your fellow development professionals for an insightful 

exploration of issues which influence the fund-raising operations 

within museums and science centers. Preregistration 

required. Luncheon fee: $45 per person. 

11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. 

Networking Lunch in the Exhibit Hall 


Complimentary lunch will be offered in the Exhibit Hall. 

12:00–1:00 p.m. 

Live Demonstration Hour 


Every year, we showcase some of the best science demonstrations 

from around the world. Think of it as “Science 

Entertainment.” Many people say that this is one of the 

highlights of their ASTC conference. This year’s show will be 

better than ever. 

1:15–2:30 p.m. 

LEADERSHIP 

5 Trends to Watch 


A team comprising CEOs, a youth program specialist, 

museum consultant, and demographer from three continents 

will explore five external trends that could affect business as 

usual for science centers. Presentations will discuss what we 

know, the rate of change, and how to stay ahead of the curve. 

Session Leader: Charles Trautmann, executive director, 


Presenters: Linda Conlon, International Centre for Life, 

Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom; James Chung, Reach 

Advisors, Slingerlands, New York; David Heil, David Heil & 

Associates, Inc., Portland, Oregon; and Alberto López Torres, 


PRODUCT DEMO 

Groupon 


Groupon will be demonstrating their online marketplace 

while guiding attendees through their wide suite of products 

and offers available to the Museum and Science Industry. 

Learn how to target key demographics, enhance memberships, 

monitor sales trends and learn who your potential 

customers are. 


Are Maker Spaces Killing the Traditional Science 

Center? Is That a Bad Thing? 


Do process-oriented Maker spaces do a better job of 

stimulating interest and curiosity? Is this the end of the 

traditional science center? But have we ever really examined 

the effectiveness of the traditional interactive exhibit? Join 

leaders in the Maker movement in an open conversation 

about what methods really work. 

Session Leader/Moderator: Hooley McLaughlin, vice 

president science experience, Ontario Science Centre, 

Toronto, Canada 

Presenters: Lisa Brahms, Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh; 

Karen Wilkinson, Exploratorium, San Francisco; and Paul 

Orselli, POW! (Paul Orselli Workshop), Baldwin, New York 


Building a Motivated and Effective 

Volunteer Community 


Volunteers have enormous potential to build capacity at our 

institutions. The critical issue is how to build a volunteer 

program that satisfies the individual volunteer and positively 

impacts our institutions. Volunteer leaders will share 

their own experiences and prompt participant discussion of 

best practices in volunteer management. 

Session Leader: Megan Gray, director of volunteer 

& membership programs, Lawrence Hall of Science, 

Berkeley, California 

Presenters: Jeanmarie Santomassimo, Museum of 

Science, Boston 

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SUNDAY 

OCTOBER 18 

ADMINISTRATION 

Fundraising on a Shoestring 


Join us to share ideas on creative ways to raise funds for 

those with a small staff or small community. We will discuss 

grant writing, fundraising events, donor relations, and more. 

Bring your great ideas to share and learn from others. 

Session Leader: Megan Pratt, executive director, The 

Pensacola MESS Hall, Pensacola, Florida 

Presenters: Elisabeth Demke, Gateway to Science, 

Bismarck, North Dakota; and Diane LaFollette, Mid- 

America Science Museum, Hot Springs, Arkansas 


Getting the Big Picture: Evaluation approaches 

designed for use across multiple settings 


Individual evaluation studies may be useful for a specific 

institution, exhibit, or program, but may make broader 

comparisons difficult. Presenters will share evaluation tools 

that can be broadly applied to collect visitor experience data 

across exhibits, programs, or multiple institutions, and then 

facilitate small-group discussions about each approach. 

Session Leader/Moderator: Elisa Israel, research and 

evaluation director, Saint Louis Science Center, Missouri 

Presenters: Sara Martinez, Saint Louis Science Center, Missouri; 

Ryan Auster, Museum of Science, Boston, Massachusetts; and 

Chantal Barriault, Science North, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada 


Good Communication: Strategies to and from 

the internet 


What can we learn from online hacker and identity politics 

communities? These spaces give rise to innovative ways of communicating. 

This session examines how online spaces foster 

community and productive discussion. Participants can take 

these strategies to their organizations to engage diverse audiences, 

and apply them to personal professional development. 


Great Science in Small Packages: Successful 

approaches to development and fabrication of 

Science Activity Kits 


Science Activity Kits are powerful outreach tools that can 

increase capacity to engage audiences, while also tackling 

difficult content with easily adaptable curriculum. However, 

kit creation can be intimidating, from developing versatile 

content to sourcing materials. Join us to discuss multiple kit 

models and how each successfully reached its audience. 

Session Leader/Moderator: Christina Akers, exhibit 

developer, Science Museum of Minnesota, St. Paul 

Presenters: Kurt Huffman, COSI, Columbus, Ohio; Jayatri 

Das, The Franklin Institute, Philadelphia; Ali Jackson, 

Sciencenter, Ithaca, New York; Christina Akers, Science 

Museum of Minnesota, St. Paul; and Heather Hollen, 

Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C. 


Innovative Art-Science Programming for 

Diverse Audiences 


What does effective art-science programming look like? This 

panel of practitioners from around the country will share lessons 

learned, activities you can replicate, and tips to get diverse 

audiences really excited about art and science concepts, and 

take them to a deeper level of understanding about both. 

Session Leader/Moderator: Rebecca Bray, chief of 

learning experiences, National Museum of Natural History, 


Presenters: Mike Petrich, Exploratorium, San Francisco, 

California; David Wells, New York Hall of Science, Queens; 

Gale Robertson, National Museum of Natural History, 

Washington, D.C.; Juan Bigornia, Dallas Museum of Art, 

Texas; and Jane Drozd, ARTLAB+, Smithsonian Institution, 


Session Leader: Meghan Durieux, public programmer, 

Creative Kids Museum, TELUS Spark, Calgary, Alberta, Canada 

Presenters: Meghan Durieux, TELUS Spark, Calgary, 

Alberta, Canada; Kath Blair, TELUS Spark, Calgary, 

Alberta, Canada; Stephanie West-Puckett, East Carolina 

University, Greenville, North Carolina; and Gabor Zsuppan, 

Discovery Place, Inc., Charlotte, North Carolina 

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Long Term Impacts of STEM OST Programs on 

Underrepresented Youth 


Two long-term, retrospective studies of underrepresented 

youth groups participating in STEM programs share and 

compare findings and approaches. One involves girls enrolled 

in STEM programs 5–30 years ago; the other involves underrepresented 

youth in an urban STEM program 1–10 years 

ago. A new five-year longitudinal study will also be described. 

Session Leader: Aaron Price, manager of evaluation and 

research, Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, Illinois 

Session Moderator: Rabiah Mayas, science director, CASE, 

Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, Illinois 

Presenters: Lynn Dierking, Oregon State University, 

Corvallis; Dale McCreedy, The Franklin Institute, 

Philadelphia; and Bryan Wunar, Museum of Science and 

Industry, Chicago, Illinois 

LEADERSHIP 

Wait, Wait, Please Tell Me! 


Operating a small science center requires the balancing of 

good management with sustainability and survival. A nagging 

question answered can be the key to a good night’s sleep. 

Bring your burning management, HR, board, and finance 

questions and get some answers for those issues today! 

Session Leader: Michele Laverty, director, National Ag 

Science Center, Modesto, California 

Presenters: Neil Gordon, The Discovery Museums, Acton, 

Massachusetts; Martin Fisher, Science Central, Fort 

Wayne, Indiana; and Melissa Strongman, Lindsay Wildlife 

Experience, Walnut Creek, California 

COMMUNICATIONS, PUBLIC RELATIONS, AND MARKETING 

Worldwide Science Center Go-Pro Challenge 


Go-Pro is the new reality show. It allows people to share very 

personal experiences in the very way they see it happening. 

This challenge will allow visitors to share their appreciation 

for your center and the discussion should provide new ways 

to explore the visitors’ experiences. 

Session Leader: Walter Staveloz, director, international 

relations, Association of Science-Technology Centers, 


Presenters: Sheena Laursen, Experimentarium, Hellerup, 

Denmark; Ganigar Chen, National Science Museum, 

Thailand, Klong Luang Pathum Thani; Antonia Caola, 

Museo Delle Scienze, Trento, Italy; Erik Jacquemyn, 

Technopolis, the Flemish Science Centre, Mechelen, Belgium; 

Nohora Hoyos, Maloka, Centro Interactivo de Ciencia 

y Tecnologia, Bogotá, Colombia; Robert Firmhofer, 

Copernicus Science Center, Warsaw, Poland; Stephan 

Vakoula, Montréal Science Centre, Montreal, Quebec, 

Canada; and Mikko Myllykoski, Heureka, the Finnish 

Science Centre, Vantaa 

PRODUCT DEMO 

Experiential Engagement in a Digital World 


Opportunities abound for digital integration within 

real-world venues and attractions. In this must-see panel 

discussion, we’ll explore case studies that illuminate leading-edge 

digital experiential executions. 

Presented by Terracosm 

CANCELLED 

PRODUCT DEMO 

Dorion Sagan: Are Humans Part of a 

Sustainable Future? 


The highly-regarded science writer discusses our role in the 

future of planet Earth and what sustainability means to our 

biosphere; a prequel to the traveling exhibit, Creating Our 

Future: Sustainable by Design. 

Presented by NRG! Exhibits 

3:00–4:15 p.m. 


ASTC Game Jam! Using game thinking to transform 

science center experiences 


This high-energy, interactive session will apply game 

thinking to museums. Session presenters will introduce 

key concepts in game design and walk through the game 

development process. Participants will then break into small 

groups for a fast, fun “game jam,” creating a prototype for 

the entire group to playtest. 

Session Leader: Rae Ostman, consultant, Science Museum 

of Minnesota, St. Paul 

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OCTOBER 18 

Presenters: Paul Martin, Science Museum of Minnesota, 

St. Paul; Keith Ostfeld, Children’s Museum of Houston, 

Texas; Dave Patten, Science Museum, London; and Darrell 

Porcello, Lawrence Hall of Science, Berkeley, California 


Collaborations between Development 

and Education: Designing meaningful 

community programs that engage and 

inspire donors 


In this session, participants will hear case studies from institutions 

where development, education, and marketing have 

successfully collaborated to provide programming that not 

only aids in the recruitment, retention, and engagement of 

donors, but also serves to elevate and advance our missions. 

Session Leader: Mark Sieckman, senior manager of 

advancement & stakeholder engagement, Kentucky Science 

Center, Louisville 

Presenters: Andrew Spence, Kentucky Science Center, 

Louisville; Amy Sailor, Connecticut Science Center, Hartford; 

Analia Villagra, Connecticut Science Center, Hartford; 

and Mikko Myllykoski, Heureka, the Finnish Science 

Centre, Vantaa 


How to Use InformalScience.org to Develop Projects, 

Research, and Evaluations 


InformalScience.org is a central portal to project, research, 

and evaluation resources designed to support and connect 

the informal STEM education community in museums, 

media, public programs, and a growing variety of learning 

environments. The panelists in this presentation will share 

tips on how to use InformalScience.org to build a proposal, 

evaluate a project, and access the collection of more than 

9,000 resources. 


Increasing Science Center Access for Families 

through Community Engagement 


Parent and family engagement plays a huge role in a child’s 

education, yet science centers and children’s museums 

may not provide sufficient support for caretakers. Session 

participants will hear from several institutions who are 

implementing parent and family programs to serve their 

surrounding communities through informal education and 

institutional resources. 

Session Leader: Azuka MuMin, vice president diversity, 

inclusion, & partnerships, COSI, Columbus, Ohio 

Presenters: Brisa Rivas, California Science Center, Los 

Angeles; Sydney Pullen, EdVenture Children’s Museum, 

Columbia, South Carolina; and Brittani Lane, EdVenture 

Children’s Museum, Columbia, South Carolina 

LEADERSHIP 

Science Centre Trends and Gaps: Perspectives 

from ASPAC 


ASPAC is a network of science centres in the Asia Pacific 

region where there is a rising trend of establishing new 

science centres and reinventing old ones. How ASPAC members 

chart their future direction or are involved in setting up 

new installations will be the focus of this session. 

Session Leader: Tit Meng Lim, chief executive, Singapore 

Science Centre 

Presenters: Alan Brien, Scitech Discovery Centre, West 

Perth, Australia; Tengku Nasariah Ibrahim, Petrosains, 

The Discovery Centre, Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; 

Maria Isabel Garcia, Mind Museum, Manila, Philippines; 

and Chee-Kuen Yip, Asia Pacific Network of Science & 

Technology Centres, Kowloon, Hong Kong 

Session Leader: Jared Nielsen, online producer, Center 

for Advancement of Informal Science Education (CAISE), 


Presenters: Grace Troxel, Center for Advancement of 

Informal Science Education (CAISE), Washington, D.C.; 

Sara Cohn, Science Museum of Minnesota, St. Paul; Cecilia 

Garibay, Garibay Group, Chicago; and Mary Marcussen, 

Marcussen & Associates, Sonoma, California 

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Winter Club: Outdoor exhibits, ice, and a few 

lost mittens 


What would you do outside if you could? Museums with 

all-season outdoor exhibits will share short examples and 

perspectives to inspire you. Spend some hands-on time with 

real ice and workshop those ideas in a fast-paced brainstorm. 

Explore and debate the challenges of embracing winter. 



Presenters: Devon Hamilton, TELUS Spark, Calgary, Alberta, 

Canada; Mark Dahlager, Science Museum of Minnesota, St. 

Paul; Julie Silverman, Smugglers’ Notch Resort, Vermont; Jussi 

Sava, Heureka, the Finnish Science Centre, Vantaa; and Brenda 

Koziol, Science North, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada 

PRODUCT DEMO 

3:00-4:15 PM 

New, affordable, interactive STEM traveling 

exhibitions coming to North America! 


Come learn about Top Secret and Playing With Light, 

2 of the 11 exhibitions now available through Imagine 

Exhibitions’ partnership with Australia’s Scitech 

Discovery Centre. 

Presented by by Imagine Exhibitions and Scitech 

Discovery Centre 

PRODUCT DEMO 

Storytelling in Augmented and Virtual Reality 


Learn how museums and institutions around the world 

are employing augmented reality and virtual reality to 

tell immersive stories from a forgotten past, explain 

scientific theories of the present, or explore the distant 

future! VR experts will discuss strategies, implementation, 

and considerations for your institution. 

Presented by by Geomedia 

3:00–4:15 p.m. 


3:00–5:00 p.m. 

LEADERSHIP 

CEO Debate 3: What do the past and present say 

about our future? 


Eight veteran science center CEOs and leaders sharing two 

centuries of experience at multiple institutions respond 

to challenging questions selected from submissions by 

recent Noyce Leadership Fellows, as the next generation of 

leaders explores whether our field has improved since 1990. 

Discussion/debate among the CEOs, Fellows, and audience 

follow. 

Session Leader: John Jacobsen, president, White Oak 

Associates, Inc., Marblehead, Massachusetts 

Session Moderators: John Jacobsen, president, White Oak 

Associates, Inc., Marblehead, Massachusetts; and Robert 

Mac West, president, Informal Learning Experiences, 

Inc., Denver 

Presenters: John Jacobsen, White Oak Associates, Inc., 

Marblehead, Massachusetts; Robert Mac West, Informal 

Learning Experiences, Inc., Denver, Colorado; Per-Edvin 

Persson, Peredvinperssonconsulting, Helsingfors, Finland; 

David Chesebrough, COSI, Columbus, Ohio; Kate Bennett, 

Rochester Museum & Science Center, New York; Dennis 

Wint, Drexel University, Philadelphia; Jeff Rudolph, 

California Science Center, Los Angeles; and Nancy Stueber, 



Human Interactions as Exhibits 


Brainstorm exhibits where human interactions are center 

stage. Phenomena such as conflict, altruism, stereotyping, 

and negotiation, studied by the social sciences, 

underlie topics such as climate change and social justice. 

Presentations will first offer an overview of related projects, 

then participants will directly prototype, test, and discuss 

“interaction exhibits.” 

ASTC Public Policy Committee Strategy Session on 

IMLS Reauthorization 

Palais des Congrès de Montréal, Room 516D 

Interested in IMLS funding? Current or former IMLS 

grant recipient? Help ASTC strategize, plan, and 

prioritize as we prepare to positively impact IMLS’ upcoming 

reauthorization. 

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SUNDAY 

OCTOBER 18 

Session Leader: Tom Rockwell, director exhibits & media 

studio, Exploratorium, San Francisco 

Presenters: Joanne Jones-Rizzi, Science Museum 

of Minnesota, St. Paul; Orna Cohen, Dialogue Social 

Enterprises, Hamburg, Germany; Elizabeth Fleming, 

Museum of Life and Science, Durham, North Carolina; and 

Hugh McDonald, Exploratorium, San Francisco 

LEADERSHIP 

Strategic Innovation: People, processes, and program 

portfolios 


Innovation for science centers and museums often focuses 

on the people, processes, and program portfolios that add 

value to the audience experience. This interactive session 

explores multiple examples of how “strategic innovation,” 

from design thinking and agile methods, to organizational 

networks and leading change, is being facilitated in several 

organizations. 

Session Leader: Christian Greer, chief education and programs 

officer, Saint Louis Science Center, Missouri 

Presenters: Nancy Walsh, Denver Museum of Nature 

& Science, Colorado; Louise Julie Bertrand, Montréal 

Science Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Whitney Owens, 

Cincinnati Museum Center, Ohio; and Marsha Semmel, 

Noyce Leadership Institute, Arlington, Virginia 


Supersizing Science: The present and future of 

embodied learning through technology 


Technologies for embodied visitor experiences are rapidly 

converging with improvements in understanding the role 

of extended cognition in learning. This panel session will 

discuss what we’re learning from embodied, interactive 

museum experiences and what it means for the future of 

science learning. 


The BIG Business of Camps! 


There’s a certain amount of crazy involved when you think 

of summer camp. It takes a lot of work to build an effective, 

mission-focused, science-rich, revenue-generating 

camp program. Share ideas for how to assess your current 

programs, listen to your market, and increase those mission-oriented 

dollars coming through your door! 

Session Leader: Debra Crowe, museum programs coordinator, 

The Franklin Institute, Philadelphia 

Presenters: Debra Crowe, The Franklin Institute, 

Philadelphia; Charles Muhler, The Franklin Institute, 

Philadelphia; Molly Strayer, Museum of Life and Science, 

Durham, North Carolina; Kris Mooney, Reuben H. Fleet 

Science Center, San Diego; Mellisa Blankenship, Kentucky 

Science Center, Louisville; Jonathan Barnes, Morehead 

Planetarium and Science Center, Chapel Hill, North Carolina; 

and Erica Barrueto, The Lawrence Hall of Science, 

Berkeley CA 

4:30–6:00 p.m. 

Networking Reception in the Exhibit Hall 


The Networking Reception in the Exhibit Hall will give you 

even more opportunities to interact with your fellow conference 

attendees from across the globe. The reception is free of 

charge (cash bar available). 

5:00–6:30 p.m. 

ASTC Governing Member Directors 

Appreciation Reception 

Musée d’art contemporain de Montréal 

By invitation only 

Sponsored by IMAX 

Session Leader: Stephen Uzzo, vice president, science and 

technology, New York Hall of Science, Queens 

Presenters: Kylie Peppler, Indiana University School of 

Education, Bloomington; Mina Johnson-Glenberg, Arizona 

State University, Tempe; Peggy Monahan, New York Hall 

of Science, Queens; Robb Lindgren, University of Illinois at 

Urbana-Champaign; Leilah Lyons, University of Illinois of 

Chicago; Noel Enyedy, University of California Los Angeles; 

and Geralyn Abinader, New York Hall of Science, Queens 

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7:30 p.m. 

Stand-Up Science 

Pub St-Paul, 124 Rue Saint Paul Est, Montreal 

An evening of stand-up comedy about science and science 

centres performed by delegates to the ASTC conference, 

presented by the International Centre for Life and hosted by 

Helen Keen from the BBC Radio 4 show It Is Rocket Science. 

You can of course come along and watch for an evening of 

entertainment and laughs, but if you would like to take part 

and think you can be funny about science on stage for nine 

minutes, please contact Ian Simmons (ian.simmons@life. 

org.uk). Think about this as a “Demo Hour” for science comedy. 

You can check out “Bright Club” on YouTube for an idea 

of the sort of things people have done in the United Kingdom 

if you would like some inspiration! 

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7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. 



8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. 

ASTC Community of Practice Meet-ups 

Use this time to meet with CoP members to plan the CoP’s 

legacy project—a webinar, online chat forum, or even a conference 

session—focused on improving practice. 

8:00–8:50 a.m. 


Making & Tinkering Spaces in Museums CoP 


Citizen Science CoP 

9:00–9:50 a.m. 


Information Technology CoP 


Advocacy and Public Policy CoP 

10:00–10:50 a.m. 


Volunteer Managers CoP 


Network for Leaders of Interpreters, Facilitators, and 

Explainers (NetLIFE) CoP 

3:00–3:50 p.m. 


Museum Screens CoP 


Finance in Science Centers CoP 


9:00–10:15 a.m. 


A Growing Network: Year 1 of the YOUmedia 

Learning Labs Online Community 


Learn about Year 1 of the Institute of Museum and Library 

Services-funded YOUmedia Learning Labs Online 

Community, which supports the continued growth of the 29 

sites established from the Learning Labs in Libraries and 

Museums project. Get the “insider’s view” into designing a 

site that meets the needs of its members. 

Session Leader: Korie Twiggs, program specialist, 

Association of Science-Technology Centers, Washington, D.C. 

Session Moderator: K-Fai Steele, program associate, 

National Writing Project, Berkeley, California 

Presenters: Matt Baker, Science Museum of Virginia, 

Richmond; AJ Almaguer, Lawrence Hall of Science, 

Berkeley, California; and Sari Widman, Free Library 

of Philadelphia 

12:00–12:50 p.m. 


Early Childhood CoP 


Advocates for Diversity CoP 

1:00–1:50 p.m. 


Development Professionals CoP 


Youth Development and Programming CoP 

2:00–2:50 p.m. 


Membership Managers CoP 


Beyond Exhibit Facilitation: Youth developing media 

and programs 


The standard role of youth in museums has been to deliver 

content created around science exhibits, but what happens 

when youth start creating their own content to engage 

the public in STEM-based experiences? Explore ways of 

supporting youth that are involved in media production, 

curriculum, and program development. 

Session Leader: Marcia Bueno, manager of explainers, 


Presenters: Tamara Poles, North Carolina Museum of 

Natural Sciences, Raleigh; Bryan Wunar, Museum of 

Science and Industry, Chicago; and Neal Ramus, California 

Academy of Sciences, San Francisco 

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MONDAY 

OCTOBER 19 

IMMERSIVE MEDIA AND EXPERIENCES 

Beyond the Dome: Planetariums and astronomy education 

in the 21st century 


The traditional planetarium can often be a passive learning 

environment. How have planetariums leveraged what we 

know now about effective pedagogy (e.g., inquiry-based, collaborative, 

and/or kinesthetic learning), to consolidate their 

brands as astronomical education institutions? How do they 

craft the most educationally complete experience possible 

for their visitors? 

Session Leader: Dan Neafus, Gates Planetarium operations 

manager, Denver Museum of Nature & Science, CO 

Presenters: Kaylan Petrie, Washington State University, 

Pullman; Dan Neafus, Denver Museum of Nature & 

Science, Colorado; Michael Daut, Evans & Sutherland 

Computer Corporation, Salt Lake City, UT; KaChun Yu, 

Denver Museum of Nature & Science, CO; and Ryan Wyatt, 

California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco 


Expanding Early Childhood Science Literacy through 

Storytime Programs 


Storytime programs effectively introduce preschoolers to 

the natural world through a familiar format and boost their 

understanding of scientific concepts. Join educators from 

multiple institutions for an in-depth look at the strategies 

and tools used to engage this audience and explore the content 

beyond the pages of a book. 

Session Leader: Sarah Moshenberg, discovery room program 

coordinator, American Museum of Natural History, New 

York City 

Presenters: Lynn Cole, Queens Central Library, New York 

City; Janella Watson, New York Hall of Science, Queens; 

Janna Doherty, Museum of Science, Boston; and Tara Cox, 



Friend Raising: Bringing social media 

into your donor relations strategy 


Social media is all about personal ties. How can you use this 

powerful platform to strengthen donor relationships while 

facilitating new donor introductions? Join the discussion 

with two institutions that learned to develop relationships 

with friend connectors, not only keeping them giving, but 

also engaging their networks to give. 

Session Leader: Kat Bloomfield, development associate, 


Presenters: Rebecca Cittadini, New York Hall of 

Science, Queens; Sandra Rodriguez, Evergreen Aviation 

& Space Museum, McMinnville, Oregon; Melissa Grace, 

Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum, McMinnville, Oregon; 

and Rob Zeh, Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum, 

McMinnville, Oregon 


Go Big or Go Home 


Science festivals are anything but business as usual for science 

centers and their collaborators. While repeat museum 

visitors or science “fans” are easily engaged, how do festivals 

adapt to new audiences? Join us as we discuss large 

format “spectacles” and how they help raise the profile of 

your museum. 

Session Leader: Julie Fooshee, coordinator, Science Festival 

Alliance, MIT Museum, Cambridge, Massachusetts 

Presenters: Marianne Groulx, Montréal Science Centre, 

Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Gerri Trooskin, The Franklin 

Institute, Philadelphia; Natalie Ireland, Museum of Science 

and Industry, Manchester, United Kingdom; Jan Riise, 

European Science Events Association (Eusea), Onsala, 

Sweden; Mathieu Latour, Conférence régionale des élus de 

Montréal, Quebec, Canada; and Todd Boyette, Morehead 

Planetarium and Science Center,Chapel Hill North Carolina 

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Innovation in Climate Change Education: Six ways 

to solutions 


This session will focus on inspiring stories of communities 

working together to create systemic change based on knowledge 

of climate change and its implications. We’ll share ways 

that colleagues are framing solutions through their programs 

and share examples of solutions that anyone in our field 

could incorporate into their work. 

Session Leader/Moderator: Raluca Ellis, environmental 

scientist, The Franklin Institute, Philadelphia 

Presenters: Michaela Labriole, New York Hall of 

Science, Queens; John Anderson, New England Aquarium, 

Boston; and Eric Havel, Chabot Space & Science Center, 

Oakland, California 


Lab Cultures: Experiments in format, transparency, 

and co-creation in unusual spaces 


In museums and galleries, what is a lab? A hands-on space to 

see science in action? A format where scientists experiment 

with (and on) the public? A virtual space blurring boundaries 

between content creator, community, and curator? This 

session examines labs as “skunkworks” territories spawning 

collaborations between culture and science. 

Session Leader: Ian Brunswick, programme manager, 

Science Gallery Dublin/Science Gallery International, Ireland 

Session Moderator: Lynn Scarff, director, Science Gallery 


Presenters: Josh Hadro, The New York Public Library, New 

York City; Romie Littrell, The Tech Museum of Innovation, 

San Jose, California; and Karen Wilkinson, Exploratorium, 

San Francisco 


Making Learning Visible: Understanding and communicating 

the learning in children’s play 


“Play ” is not readily recognized as a learning mechanism 

when we communicate with external constituents about the 

learning that happens in children’s exhibitions. Through 

current child development research, staff professional 

development, and exhibit-based tools used by visitors themselves, 

hear from three museums striving to understand and 

illuminate learning through play. 

Session Leader: Amy Eisenmann, associate director, 

Museum Programming, Bay Area Discovery Museum, 

Sausalito, California 

Presenters: Becki Kipling, Museum of Science, Boston; 

and Suzy Letourneau, Providence Children’s Museum, 

Rhode Island 


Measuring Wonder: A pilot study to assess the visitor 

experience 


Can experiencing wonder be observed? Can visitors qualify 

which experiences are wonder-filled? Can we measure the 

impact of wonder? Discovery Place, the Charlotte Nature 

Museum, and the Carolina Raptor Center share their inspiration, 

methods, and results from a year-long pilot study 

that has potential statewide impact. 

Session Leader: Robert Corbin, vice president, learning 

experiences, Discovery Place, Inc., Charlotte, North Carolina 

Session Moderator: Stephen Saucier, executive 

director, North Carolina Grassroots Science Museums 

Collaborative, Raleigh 

Presenters: Mary Beth Ausman, Discovery Place, Inc., 

Charlotte, North Carolina; Michele Miller-Houck, Carolina 

Raptor Center, Huntersville, North Carolina; and Keith 

Mastin, Western North Carolina Nature Center, Asheville 

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MONDAY 

OCTOBER 19 

LEADERSHIP 

No Money, No Mission: Strategies for building a 

financially strong museum 


In a changing financial landscape, science center leaders 

must be keenly strategic and entrepreneurial in their 

approach to program offerings, potential new revenue 

streams, and targeted philanthropy. Seasoned museum professionals 

lay out approaches to greater financial stability. 

What stays, what goes, and what grows in this new mission-supporting 

paradigm? 

Session Leader: Ann Metzger, Henry Buhl, Jr., co-director, 

Carnegie Science Center, Pittsburgh 

Presenters: David Chesebrough, COSI, Columbus, Ohio; 

Deborah Barnhart, U.S. Space & Rocket Center, Huntsville, 

Alabama; Henry Schulson, Creative Discovery Museum, 

Chattanooga, Tennessee; and Kim Herlev, Experimentarium, 

Hellerup, Denmark 

LEADERSHIP 

The Elephant in the Room: A conversation with CEOs 

and staff about making mistakes 


Making mistakes is inevitable in a culture of risk-taking 

and striving for excellence. Join five CEO/staff pairs who 

will discuss how their institutions, communities, and other 

stakeholders reacted to mistakes made by staff at all levels, 

including the CEOs. Share your own stories and get support 

and advice from your mistaken colleagues. 

Session Leader/Moderator: Barbara Punt, president, Punt 

Consulting Group, Redondo Beach, California 

Presenters: Joe Hastings and Kristin Leigh, Explora, 

Albuquerque, New Mexico; Jennifer Martin and Alison 

Pidskalny, TELUS Spark, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Chevy 

Humphrey and Carrie Altamirano, Arizona Science 

Center, Phoenix; Joanna Haas and Kim Hunter, Kentucky 

Science Center, Louisville; and Jussi Sava and Tapio Koivu, 

Heureka, the Finnish Science Centre, Vantaa 

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FLASH SESSIONS: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & OUTREACH 

Palais des Congrès de Montréal, Room 512 D/H 

3D Printing in the Service of Disabled Children 

With our 3D printer, we plan to develop a project in 

which non-disabled children participate in printing prostheses 

for children who are missing a hand. The relevance 

of 3D printing thus assumes its full import and inspires 

children to talk about differences. 

Session Leader: Cybèle Robichaud, project leader, 

Montréal Science Centre, Quebec, Canada 

It’s Not Where You Are From…It Is Where You 

Are At 

What opportunities do museums and science centers 

provide in terms of building young people’s future aspirations? 

How can learning experiences and the impact 

that museums and science centers deliver both inside and 

outside the classroom, have on influencing people’s ideas 

about science in their future lives and study? 

Session Leader: Beth Hawkins, learning project 

manager, Science Museum, London 

Safety Science Initiative in Science Museums 

in India 

In today’s world safety science is a very important 

concern for all of us. This session highlights the safety 

science initiatives taken by science museums in India 

in order to bring safety awareness among the youth 

and to spread the message of safety education across 

the country. 

Session Leader: Sadhana Kalam Attavar, curator 

F(electronics), Visvesvaraya Industrial & Technological 

Museum, Bangalore, India 

The PSHC and the Promotion of 

Modern Biotechnology 

The session will focus on how the Philippine Science 

Heritage Center (PSHC) helps teachers in teaching modern 

biotechnology and biosafety to elementary and high 

school students. 

Session Leader: Luningning Samarita-Domingo, 

director IV, National Academy of Science and Technology, 

Philippine Science Heritage Center, Taguig City 

Understanding What Matters: A community needs 

assessment model for environmental risk concerns 

Impactful, effective community engagement and 

outreach requires science centers to know their communities: 

what concerns and matters to them. To do 

so, an innovative community needs assessment model 

was developed and tested in Easton, Pennsylvania. 

Surveys, focus groups, and photovoice projects enabled 

better understanding of community environmental 

risk concerns. 

Session Leader: Kathryn Semmens, Science Director, 

The Nurture Nature Center, Easton, Pennsylvania 

CANCELLED 

What Did We Get Into?: Lessons from engaging 

our city’s neighbors in astronomy outreach 

We invited our urban neighbors to discover how the 

night sky is rich in observing opportunities that promote 

STEM-related recreational and educational activities 

through our NASA-funded City Skies program. While our 

audience did look up, our project looks little like our plan, 

and we learned to adjust along the way. 

Session Leader: Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer, 


Presenter: Elizabeth Reynold, The Franklin Institute, 

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 

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MONDAY 

OCTOBER 19 

9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. 

2:30–3:45 p.m. 

ASTC Job Bank 


The ASTC Job Bank features listings of current positions 

available at member institutions and companies, as well as 

resumes from job seekers. Individual consulting sessions 

with professionals in the field will also be available throughout 

the day. 

10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. 

ASTC Satellite Bookstore 


In addition to the ASTC Bookstore at the Exhibit Hall, the 

ASTC Satellite Bookstore offers a great chance for you to get 

books that are relevant to the science center and museum 

field without having to pay costly shipping fees. Stop by to 

find out why the field loves ASTC publications! 

10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. 

Alan J. Friedman Science Center Dialogues/ 

Roy L. Shafer Leading Edge Awards Presentation/ 

Business Meeting/ASTC 2016 Preview 

Palais des Congrès de Montréal, Ballroom 517ABC 

10:30–11:00 a.m. 

ASTC Business Meeting 

11:00–11:30 a.m. 

Leading Edge Awards Presentation 

Roy L. Shafer Leading Edge Awards 

sponsored by Hands On! Inc. 

11:30 a.m.–12:05 p.m. 

Alan J. Friedman Science Center Dialogues/ 

ASTC 2016 Preview 

12:30–2:00 p.m. 

CEO/Trustee Luncheon 


A luncheon designed to offer museum CEOs and trustees the 

opportunity to get acquainted, network, and address issues 

of mutual interest. Preregistration required. Luncheon fee: 

$45 per person. Open to museum CEOs and trustees only. 

Co-sponsored by National Geographic Studios 

and PGAV 


Boutique Collections, Budgeting, and Bringing 

People through the Door: Engagement at any scale 


Engagement can happen on any budget, regardless of subject 

matter, size of institution, or local population. This session pairs 

together institutions that differ in size, organizational structure, 

content, and mission, but share a common city, and has them 

discuss the various methods they use to engage the public. 

Session Leader: Justin Spielmann, education coordinator, 

Flying Heritage Collection, Everett, Washington 

Presenters: Jessica Toon, EMP Museum, Seattle, 

Washington; Alicia Borrego Pierce, Explora, Albuquerque, 

New Mexico; and Jim Greenhouse, New Mexico Museum of 

Natural History and Science, Albuquerque 


CHISPA: Lessons Learned from a National 

Collaboration to Engage Hispanic Children and 

Families in Science 


Hispanics are the largest, fastest-growing U.S. minority group, 

will represent 60 percent of population growth between 2005 

and 2050, and have comparatively low education attainment 

levels. Find out how a network of science centers and national 

Hispanic advocacy organizations are working to increase 

engagement of Hispanic children and families with science. 

Session Leader: Cheryl Juarez, senior director, professional 

development, Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science, Miami 

Presenters: Andres Barrera Guerrero, Explora, Albuquerque, 

New Mexico; Merisa Camacho, California Science Center, 

Los Angeles; Elio Cruz, National Museum of Natural History, 

Washington, D.C.; Steven McLaren, Discovery Place, Inc., 

Charlotte, North Carolina; Betsy Payne, The Academy 

of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, Philadelphia; 

Sherry Tyhurst, Science City at Union Station, Kansas City, 

Missouri; and Alberto Vargas, Eugenio Maria de Hostos K-8 

School, Philadelphia 

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Give it a Nudge: Change from the bottom up 


Diverse institutions are resilient, relevant, and responsive. 

Is this a lens your institution applies across its work? Should 

it be? Consider this question and develop strategies in a 

facilitated workshop setting. To kick things off, presenters 

will share short, provocative examples of how a little nudge 

can change everything. 



Presenters: Akiko Minaga, Exploratorium, San Francisco; 

Andrea Giron, Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 

Colorado; Adam Patterson, Oregon Museum of Science 

and Industry, Portland; Timothy Hecox, Oregon Museum 

of Science and Industry, Portland; and Meghan Durieux, 



Hack Your Partnership Models! 


Science and technology organizations exist within a rich 

learning ecosystem, meaning our audiences, particularly 

youth, are impacted by a variety of factors affecting access 

to learning opportunities. In this session, we’ll brainstorm 

around common challenges we face and document 

ways we might expand our impact through non-traditional 

partnerships. 

Session Leader: Jennifer Bundy, master educator, science 

& technology youth engagement, The Adler Planetarium & 

Astronomy Museum, Chicago 

Presenters: Brisa Rivas, California Science Center, Los 

Angeles; Eve Klein, Pacific Science Center, Seattle; and 

Robert Friedman, Hive Chicago Learning Network, Illinois 


I Am Already Doing it All...and You 

Want Me to Add Planned Giving? 


This session will give you the basics to get you started with 

minimal time commitment, maximum gain, and lots of confidence 

to introduce it to your organization. 

Session Leader: Jennifer McMenamin, director, 

development & marketing, Sci-Port: Louisiana’s Science 

Center, Shreveport 


Improving Science Learning Through 

Brain-Based Research: Leveraging museum-university 

partnerships 


Collaborations between museums and researchers in 

the field of emerging brain science can lead to powerful 

experiences, exhibits, and programs based on how people 

learn. This panel discussion will look at three museums 

and their partnerships with scholars, and share strategies 

for collaboration with audience participants and their 

local universities. 

Session Leader/Moderator: Donna DiBartolomeo, director 

of exhibits, Sciencenter, Ithaca, New York 

Presenters: Donna DiBartolomeo, Sciencenter, Ithaca, 

New York; Tamar Kushnir, Cornell University, Ithaca, New 

York; Holly Truitt, spectrUM Discovery Area, Missoula, 

Montana; Michael Kavanaugh, University of Montana, 

Missoula; Jayatri Das, The Franklin Institute, Philadelphia; 

Martha Farah, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia; 

and Michelle Kortenaar, Sciencenter, Ithaca NY . 


Mad Science Done Sanely: Sharing best practices for 

safe and exciting science demonstrations 


Facing increased scrutiny, demonstration safety is a concern 

for both schools and museums. Following a gathering of 

informal science educators, we will share outcomes, and 

present best practices for evaluating content and demonstrations 

and creating consistent training programs. 

Session Leader: Christina Beargie, floor faculty manager, 

COSI, Columbus, Ohio 

Presenters: Sherry Marshall, Science Museum Oklahoma, 

Oklahoma City; Jonah Cohen, McWane Science Center, 

Birmingham, Alabama; and Jenn Barlup, COSI, 

Columbus, Ohio 


Making and Design Thinking in Early Childhood 


Although maker spaces are established in many museums, 

it can be challenging to effectively engage early learners. 

Panelists from three museums will share relevant research 

findings and best practices that contribute to successful 

design experiences for 3-6-year-olds. Join us to connect 

with peers for a lively discussion. 

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MONDAY 

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Session Leader: Monika Mayer, director of ingenuity programs, 

Lawrence Hall of Science, Berkeley, California 

Presenters: Ellen Blinderman, Lawrence Hall of Science, 

Berkeley, California; Janella Watson, New York Hall of 

Science, Queens; and Molly Dickerson, Children’s Museum of 

Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh PA 


Recreate the Wheel? Ain’t Nobody Got Time 

For That! 


As educational programming providers, we all spend hours 

planning and creating content and experiences to inspire 

and engage our guests and participants. However, we keep 

creating wheels that already exist. Join this collaborative 

session where we work smarter together rather than harder 

separately. (Bring content and resources to share.) 

Session Leader: RaeAnn Fox, vice president of youth programs, 

Arizona Science Center, Phoenix 

Presenters: Jonathan Barnes, Morehead Planetarium and 

Science Center, Chapel Hill, North Carolina; Jeff Bassett, 

Discovery Place, Inc., Charlotte, North Carolina; Amanda 

Fisher, Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, Portland; 

Aaron Guerrero, Children’s Museum of Houston, Texas; 

Danyll Lockhart, Great Lakes Science Center, Cleveland; 

Frieda Smith, Saint Louis Science Center, Missouri; and 

Dana Semos, Wagner Free Institute of Science, Philadelphia 


Team-Based Inquiry: A practical evaluation approach 

for non-evaluators 


Interested in incorporating evaluative thinking and reflective 

practice into your work? This hands-on session will introduce 

a practical, tested approach for building your evaluation 

capacity and using data to improve your educational products 

and practices. The session is particularly relevant for educators, 

program and exhibit developers, and their managers. 

Session Leader: Sarah Cohn, manager, evaluation and 

research, Science Museum of Minnesota, St. Paul 

Presenters: Elizabeth Kollmann, Museum of Science, 

Boston; Scott Pattison, Oregon Museum of Science and 

Industry, Portland; Brad Herring, Museum of Life + Science, 

Durham, North Carolina; Ali Jackson, Sciencenter, Ithaca, 

New York; and Anika Taylor, The Bakken Library and 

Museum, Minneapolis 

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That Show is Not Going to Write Itself! 


Writing a high quality science show is not as easy as it sounds. 

This session will introduce some tricks of the trade presented 

by two seasoned science performer/writers. Participants will 

have the opportunity in groups to experience two different 

techniques which they can apply to their next show. 

Session Leader: Paul Taylor, manager of traveling science 

shows, The Franklin Institute, Philadelphia 

Presenter: Eddie Goldstein, Independent Consultant, 

Superior, Colorado 

LEADERSHIP 

The Desert Island Kit—How we reinvent ourselves 

through community dialogue 


When we strip down to the basics, what essential concepts 

must we hold onto? Come listen to pioneers who have searched 

for relevance by actively engaging their communities. Join an 

open audience exchange as we discuss the need for community 

involvement as we seek to reinvent our institutions. 

Session Leader/Moderator: Hooley McLaughlin, vice 

president science experience, Ontario Science Centre, Toronto 

Presenters: Emlyn Koster, North Carolina Museum of 

Natural Sciences, Raleigh; Dennis Bartels, Exploratorium, 

San Francisco; and Maria Isabel Garcia, Mind Museum, 

Manila, Philippines 


The Human Microbiome: ISE approaches to cuttingedge 

research 


Our bodies house trillions of microorganisms that we depend on 

to support our health. DNA analysis now lets us learn more about 

our microbiomes than ever before. How does this change our 

understanding of human health? Learn how different museums 

are presenting this cutting-edge topic in exhibits and programs. 

Session Leader: Katura Reynolds, exhibit developer, Oregon 

Museum of Science and Industry, Portland 

Session Moderator: Monique Scott, assistant director, 

cultural education, American Museum of Natural History, 

New York City 

Presenters: Joanie Philipp, Discovery Place, Inc., Charlotte, 

North Carolina; Mary Olson, Pacific Science Center, Seattle; 

Sarah Macey, Discovery Place, Inc., Charlotte, North 

Carolina; Monique Scott, American Museum of Natural 

History, New York City; and Audrey Chang, American 

Museum of Natural History, New York City

2:30–5:30 p.m. 

Center for Advancement of Informal Science 

Education (CAISE) Edit-a-Thon 


At this interactive working meeting, participants will contribute 

to and create articles on informal science education 

(ISE) topics for InformalScience.org. 

By invitation only. 

4:15–5:30 p.m. 


The ABCs of Museum-Children’s 

Hospital Collaborations 


This session will provide the audience with the ABCs of 

starting and sustaining collaborations between museums and 

children’s hospitals. These include how to identify partners, 

adapt education programs for a diverse hospital population, 

and the kinds of public programs health care professionals 

can deliver at your site. 

Session Leader: Andrea Reynolds, outreach workshops 

manager, Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, Michigan 

Session Moderator: Christina Martinez, coordinator, 

programs and special Events, Science Museum of Minnesota, 

St. Paul 

Presenters: Robin Little, Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, 

Michigan; Julie Piazza, C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, Ann 

Arbor, Michigan; and Laura Stahl, C.S. Mott Children’s 

Hospital, Ann Arbor, Michigan 


ECLIPSE 2017: Engaging Classrooms, Libraries, 

Individuals, and Planetariums in a Solar Eclipse 


Twice in the next 10 years (2017 and 2024) a total solar 

eclipse will sweep across North America. Millions will see a 

good partial eclipse by practicing safe observation techniques, 

but millions more could also experience totality. 

Explore the challenges and opportunities presented by such 

a wide-ranging natural spectacle. 

Session Leader: Kris McCall, director, Sudekum 

Planetarium, Adventure Science Center, Nashville, Tennessee 

Presenters: Jim Todd, Oregon Museum of Science and 

Industry, Portland; Todd Slisher, Sloan*Longway, Flint, 

Michigan; and Philip Groce, Helping Planetariums Succeed, 

Macon, Georgia 


Engaging Science Professionals in Community 

Outreach—An exploration of international models 


Scientists in the classroom? Find out how science professionals 

have been engaged in community outreach programs 

over the last 25 years in Canada, Northern Ireland, and 

Germany. Learn about old and new initiatives and explore 

various approaches to integrating real world science 

research in the K-12 curriculum. 

Session Leader: Friderike Moon, program specialist and 

curator, Science World British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada 

Presenters: Alexandra Gottschalk, Forschungsboerse Büro 

Wissenschaftsjahre — PT-DLR e.V., Berlin; Andreas Bolter, 

Experten in Schulen, Braunschweig, Germany; and Martin 

Brown, Science and Technology Experts in Primary Schools 

(STEPS), Belfast, United Kingdom 

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MONDAY 

OCTOBER 19 


Evaluating Professional Development That Brings 

Together Science Centers, Classroom Teachers, and 

Next Generation Science Standards 


Explore how inquiry-based professional development 

models at five science centers have been adapted to assist 

teachers with using the Science and Engineering Practices 

and how the impacts of these programs are being evaluated. 

What works? What doesn’t work? Find out how these 

organizations work collaboratively to develop effective 

evaluation tools. 

Session Leader: Sandra Ryack-Bell, executive 

director, Museum Institute for Teaching Science, 

Quincy, Massachusetts 

Presenters: Sandra Ryack-Bell, Museum Institute for 

Teaching Science, Quincy, Massachusetts; Hank Gruner, 

Connecticut Science Center, Hartford; Nicole Kowrach, 

Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago; and Jim Short, 

American Museum of Natural History, New York City 


Museum Labs 2.0: How to involve your visitors in 

active science research 


We’ll examine past efforts at connecting museum visitors 

with active research, plus present new models for conducting 

research in museums in ways that collect data and serve 

as public learning experiences at all times. Featured projects 

cover a spectrum of strategies and topics, including biology, 

cognitive development, and behavioral economics. 

Session Leader: Hugh McDonald, senior science writer, 

Exploratorium, San Francisco 

Session Moderator: Joshua Gutwill, director of visitor 

research and evaluation, Exploratorium, San Francisco 

Presenters: Hugh McDonald, Exploratorium, San 

Francisco; Troy Livingston, Museum of Life and Science, 

Durham, North Carolina; Rick Bonney, Cornell Lab of 

Ornithology, Ithaca, New York; and Becki Kipling, Museum 

of Science, Boston 


National Endowment for the Humanities Grants to 

Science-Technology Centers 


The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) 

supports projects at science-technology centers that bring 

together the humanities and STEM learning. Find out 

about NEH grants from presenters from the Divisions of 

Preservation & Access and Public Programs, as well as from 

a representative of the NEH-supported Denver Museum of 

Nature and Science. 

Session Leader: Peter Fristedt, program officer, division of 

public programs, National Endowment for the Humanities, 


Presenters: Jesse Johnston, division of preservation and 

access, National Endowment for the Humanities, Washington, 

D.C.; and Jill Viehweg, Denver Museum of Nature and 

Science, Colorado 


Planning with Purpose: Curriculum design and revision 

for relevant, impactful youth programs 


As museums increasingly support student learning, how do 

we balance content standards, institutional values, and youth 

voice in the creation of successful program curricula? Come 

participate in an honest discussion on the pressures and 

potentials for museums to design impactful, relevant science 

experiences for youth. 

Session Leader: Brian Levine, manager of youth programs/ 

astrophysics educator, American Museum of Natural History, 

New York City 

Presenters: Laura Herszenhorn, California Academy of 

Sciences, San Francisco; Brady Risner, Great Lakes Science 

Center, Cleveland; and Anthony Pelaez, MOSI (Museum of 

Science & Industry), Tampa, Florida 

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Renovation of Scientific Exhibition on 

Historical Buildings 


In this session, we will hear from different institutions from 

different parts of the world about what are the major aspects 

for science museums and centers that operate in historical 

buildings. What are their goals, and what are their challenges? 

Join the session and bring your own experiences to 

be discussed. 

Session Leader: Diego Bevilaqua, head, Museu da Vida - 

Fiocruz, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 

Presenters: Diego Bevilaqua, Museu da Vida - Fiocruz, Rio 

de Janeiro, Brazil; Frédéric Poisson, Universcience, Paris; 

Karen Livingstone, Science Museum, London; and Sally 

MacDonald, Museum of Science and Industry, Manchester, 

United Kingdom 

LEADERSHIP 

Setting Science Center Service Standards 


For most museums and science centers the service portion of 

customer service takes on a special meaning when considering 

mission fulfillment. Frontline staffers’ organizational role 

can have a significant impact on our visitors’ overall experience. 

Join us to discuss two approaches to enlisting visitor 

services staff in engaging with mission service. 

Session Leader: Toph Bryant, visitor services senior manager, 

Kentucky Science Center, Louisville 

Presenter: Trisha Pillars, Explora, Albuquerque, 

New Mexico 


Small Changes, Big Impact: Hacking your best activities 

to bring in the girls 


This workshop will focus on concrete, evidence-based strategies 

for engaging girls in STEM programs. Receive relevant, 

ready to use resources and tip sheets while learning about 

current research in the field. Participants will collaborate 

in small groups to brainstorm ways to renovate standard 

programs into gender-inclusive successes! 

Session Leader: Amanda Fisher, curriculum developer, 


Presenters: Scott Pattison, Oregon Museum of Science and 

Industry, Portland; Lydia Beall, Museum of Science, Boston; 

Cheryl Juarez, Patricia and Phillip Frost Science Museum, 

Miami; Lisa Regalla, Maker Education Initiative, Oakland, 

California; and Mia Jackson, David Heil & Associates, Inc., 

Portland, Oregon 


The Millennial Generation: Using science and tech to 

ignite youth as social entrepreneurs 


Research reveals that the millennial generation’s exposure 

to social media, crowd sourcing, and interactive technologies 

lead to a highly vested interest in civic engagement. 

Enhance your practice, expand your audience, and learn 

to harness millennials’ interests through research-driven 

youth programs featuring upcoming trends in science, technology, 

and social entrepreneurship. 

Session Leader: Brooke McNaughton, public programs 

manager, The Leonardo, Salt Lake City, Utah 

Presenters: Linda Ortenzo, Carnegie Science Center, 

Pittsburgh; and Heather Norton, Orlando Science 

Center, Florida 

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MONDAY 

OCTOBER 19 

LEADERSHIP 

Ways and Means: How to get big things done 


This session will focus on how major projects are realized. 

Whether a major building project, a national collaboration, 

or a multifaceted exhibition program, large scale, multi-year 

projects have elements in common. Experienced leaders will 

share strategies for accomplishing big goals and invite the 

audience to share their challenges. 

Session Leader: Eric Siegel, director and chief content 

officer, New York Hall of Science, Queens 

Presenters: Sean Duran, Patricia and Phillip Frost Science 

Museum, Miami; and Paul Martin, Science Museum of 

Minnesota, St. Paul 


What’s Next? Supporting Youth in Post-High 

School Pursuits 


Preparing youth for post-high school life is an integral 

part of influencing the next generation of science-literate 

citizens. This session will focus on the importance of helping 

young people prepare for the future. Join us to explore 

strategies for college, alternative pursuits, and career readiness 

programs. 

Session Leader: Liz Whitlinger, teen programs supervisor, 

New England Aquarium, Boston 

Presenters: Marcia Bueno, New York Hall of Science, 

Queens; and Lucy Green, Museum of Science, Boston 

4:00–6:30 p.m. 


Closing Session 

Hyatt Regency Montreal, Creation 

For 2015 fellows, alumni, and invited guests 

Dear friends and colleagues, 

After 23 wonderful years at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, and the 

Smithsonian before that, I’m dedicating the next phase of my career to helping bridge the gap 

between the general public and scientific thinking. 

This means working with scientists on how to better communicate the science stories that 

they want to tell. Working with science museums to better engage our visitors. And creating 

new programming to help the general public understand what scientific thinking is all about. 

I’m drawing on my 30 years’ experience as a museum educator, science performer, 

workshop leader, and professional entertainer to specialize in designing integrated 

exhibits and programs, deliver staff workshops, coach scientists, and imagine new directions. 

And, now that I’m “out on my own,” I have more opportunity to work with people like you. 

To top it off, I have a brand new show, “I Want YOU To Understand Science” -- a very 

entertaining program about how scientists think. It’s perfect for fundraising dinners, or, in 

modified form, general family audiences. 

And, of course, let’s not forget The Live Demo Hour. 

So, please check out my website to see what I can offer. Or, better yet, give me a call. 

I want to help you tell the science stories that you want to tell. 

Hope to hear from you, 

www.EddieGoldstein.com 

303-859-9424 

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8:00–9:30 a.m. 

ASTC Conference Program Planning Committee 

(CPPC) Meeting 

Hyatt Regency Montreal, Creation 

For members only 

9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. 


ASTC STEM VISTA Volunteers 


This workshop brings together VISTA volunteers funded 

at six ASTC-member science centers to act as coordinators 

of STEM community programs, connecting youth-directed 

programs and workforce opportunities. 

Session Leader: Peter DeCarolis, VISTA project director, 

Association of Science-Technology Centers, Washington, D.C. 

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. 

NEW TIME! 


Annual Exhibit Walking Workshop: Inspirations, frustrations, 

outsider insights, and examples 

Montréal Science Centre ( location tbd) 

Take a walking tour of Montréal Science Centre, guided by 

museum staff and a gang of exhibit professionals. Enjoy a 

candid and humorous look at exhibits on the floor, sharing a 

running commentary of insights from our panelists highlighting 

smart features, safety concerns, new ideas, and some 

wacky ways to re-imagine existing exhibits. 

Session Leader: Adam Zuckerman, director of exhibits, The 

Discovery Museum and Planetarium, Bridgeport, Connecticut 

Session Moderators: Dennis Bateman, director of exhibit 

experience, Carnegie Science Center, Pittsburgh; Louise Julie 

Bertrand, manager, development & production, Montréal 

Science Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada ; Michel Groulx, 

manager, research, content and education, Montréal Science 

Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada; and Adam Zuckerman, 

director of exhibits, The Discovery Museum and Planetarium, 

Bridgeport, Connecticut 

Presenters: Dennis Bateman, Carnegie Science Center, 

Pittsburgh; Tal Berman, MadaTech, The Israel National 

Museum of Science, Technology, & Space, Haifa; Louise Julie 

Bertrand, Manager, Development & Production, Montréal 

Science Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Franklin 

Ebbert, LandWave AE, Arlington, Virginia; Kelly Fernandi, 

Minotaur Mazes, Seattle; Michel Groulx, manager, research, 

content and education, Montréal Science Centre, Montreal, 

Quebec, Canada; David Harvey, American Museum 

of Natural History, New York City; Kathleen Krafft, 

Sciencenter, Ithaca, New York; Wendy Lovelady, North 

Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, Raleigh; Daniel 

MacDonald, Museum of Science, Boston; Polly McKenna- 

Cress, University of the Arts, Philadelphia; Clifford Wagner, 

Clifford Wagner Science Interactives Inc., Philadelphia; 

Harry White, At-Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom; and 

Adam Zuckerman, director of exhibits, The Discovery 

Museum and Planetarium, Bridgeport, Connecticut 

10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. 


Outreach Live! 

The Sacred Heart School of Montreal 

3635 Av. Atwater, Montreal H3H1Y4 

In this highly immersive session, experience a variety of outreach 

program styles on location in a Montreal secondary 

school, The Sacred Heart School of Montreal. Performers 

from several institutions will conduct their programs 

with student audiences (12–14 years old) and conference 

participants get to observe their peers in action. Discussion 

and Q&A to follow. Preregistration required. Guided by a 

group leader, public transportation will be accessed from the 

Palais des congrès de Montréal. Please meet at Metro Place 

d’Armes, inside Palais des Congrès, in front of Tim Horton’s 

at 9:30 a.m. 

Session Leader: Oliver Grant, chargé de projets, Montréal 

Science Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada 

Presenters: Anika Taylor, The Bakken Library and 

Museum, Minneapolis; and Pam Keiper, Carnegie Museum 

of Natural History, Pittsburgh 

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9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

MUSEUM OPEN HOUSE DAY 

The Montréal Science Centre is recognized for its boldness and creativity. Discover the subtle blend 

of North American and European museum influences in its exhibitions. Experience some of its school 

programs, which use scenario-based simulations to create an original learning adventure for students. Be 

carried away by its trademark interactive approach featured in every product offered to visitors. 

Human 

9 a.m. to 4 p.m., drop-in 

The Montréal Science Centre’s new permanent 

exhibition takes you into an interactive 

environment at the heart of human evolution. 

Experience some of the body’s transformations at 

different stages of life and discover how the human 

species has undergone numerous metamorphoses 

since its very beginnings. A unique look at the 

beauty and wonders of the human body. 

Dinosaurs Unearthed 2 


Travel back more than 65 million years and meet 

14 animatronic dinosaurs. Full-scale skeletons 

and detailed fossils provide clues to what 

dinosaurs looked like and how they behaved. 

Clic! 


This space, developed in collaboration with the 

Ontario Science Centre, is designed especially 

for curious young minds, aged 4 to 7. In a fun 

environment, children are initiated into the world 

of science. 

Science 26 


To each letter of the alphabet corresponds a 

scientific concept, which is explored through 

a variety of classic science centre interactives. 

Check out the various 5-minute demos 

atScienceXpress or the 20-minute demo on 

fireworks at 9:30, 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 1:30, 2:30 

and 3:30. 

Fabrik—Creativity Factory 


Approx. 15 people every 10 minutes 

Duration: 60 minutes 

Our new tinkering lab is different from most 

spaces of its kind. With its challenges, its setting 

and the scenarios of its group visits, Fabrik offers 

an innovative and enriching visitor experience. 

Come see how we do things in Montréal. 

MSC Tour 

9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. 

20 people at a time 

Departure: top of the main staircase 


Tour the MSC and visit its exhibitions, 

educational workshops, rental and technical 

spaces. You’ll come away knowing all about 

the MSC. 

Armchair Tour of MSC School Programs 

9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., noon 


Location: Panoramic Hall 


Scenario-based simulations are the preferred 

pedagogical tool in all the school programs 

developed by the MSC. Students are placed in a 

situation where they have to solve a problem by 

drawing on their knowledge and trying different 

approaches. This armchair tour provides an 

overview of the ten school programs attended by 

nearly 30,000 students each year. 

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TUESDAY 

OCTOBER 20 

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS 

AGED 6 AND 7 

Planet of the Senses 

9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. 


Location: Workshop 4 


Program the five senses of Sensor the explorer 

robot and help it find a new planet that could 

support human life. 


AGED 8 AND 9 

Shhhh! It’s Story Time 

9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. 




Become a sound effects specialist or lighting 

technician and help breathe life into a tale 

presented on stage. 


AGED 10 AND 11 

SOS Radio 

9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m. 




After a plane crash in the Far North, you must 

produce electricity using the resources available 

on board to send out an S.O.S. 



QSP Connection! 

9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m. 




Qualities, Skills, Preferences: key words for 

understanding oneself. Use these skills, which 

are valuable in science and technology, to erect 

an earthquake-resistant tower. 



The Great Debaters—Celestial Mysteries 

9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 2 p.m. 


Location: Espace Bernard-Lamarre 


In large groups, students must take a position 

on three mysterious phenomena observed in the 

sky. Personal opinion, debating skills, and critical 

thinking are at the heart of this activity. 

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10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. 

MUSEUM CINEMA DAY 

Montréal Science Centre, IMAX Telus Theater 

See the latest in giant screen films. 

Sponsored by GSCA 

SCHEDULE 

10 – 11 a.m. Jean-Michel Cousteau’s Secret Ocean 

11 – 12 a.m. Humpback Whales 

12 – 1 p.m. Journey to Space 

1 – 1:30 p.m. Global SoundScapes: Mission to Record the Earth 

2 – 3 p.m. Wonders of the Arctic 

3 – 4 p.m. Titans of the Ice Age 

Global SoundScapes: Mission to Record 

the Earth 

Release Date: Spring 2016 

Available Formats: 2D, DCI-compliant Digital, 

IMAX Digital, Fulldome 

Length: 40:00 

Producer: Foxfire Interactive, Purdue 

University, Masters Digital 

Distributor: Foxfire Interactive 

Contact: Brad Lisle, brad@foxfireinteractive.com 

Presented as a live and interactive performance in the 

IMAX/giant screen theater, Global Soundscapes takes 

you on an ear-opening journey into the science of sound 

and the exciting new field of soundscape ecology. Experience 

basic acoustics through fun interactive activities 

and incredible slow-motion footage of pulsating musical 

instruments, vibrating vocal cords, and slobbering raspberries. 

Learn how animal sounds occupy unique sonic 

niches in lush, orchestral soundscapes. Discover how 

soundscape ecology can be used to assess the biodiversity 

and health of global ecosystems. Ancillary components 

include a citizen science program, gamified website, and 

inquiry-based curriculum. Funded by the NSF. 

Humpback Whales 

Release Date: February 13, 2015 

Available Formats: 2D and 3D, 15/70, DCIcompliant 

Digital, IMAX Digital, IMAX Laser, 

Dome-customized 15/70 

Length: 39:10 

Producer: MacGillivray Freeman Films 

Distributor: MacGillivray Freeman Films 

Distribution Company 

Contact: Bob Harman, bharman@ 

macfreefilms.com 

Narrated by two-time Golden Globe® nominee Ewan Mc- 

Gregor, Humpback Whales explores the world of nature’s 

most awe-inspiring mammals. Set in Alaska, Hawaii, and 

Tonga, and captured for the first time with IMAX® 3D 

cameras, this ocean adventure offers an up-close look at 

how humpbacks sing, feed, play and raise their young. 

Found across the globe, humpbacks were nearly extinct 

50 years ago, but are making a comeback. Join researchers 

as they find out why humpbacks are so acrobatic, why 

they sing, and why these 55-foot, 50-ton animals migrate 

10,000 miles every year. A MacGillivray Freeman film 

presented by Pacific Life. 

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TUESDAY 

OCTOBER 20 

Jean-Michel Cousteau’s Secret Ocean 

Release Date: February 20, 2015 



Dome-customized 15/70 

Length: 40:00 

Producer: Ocean Futures Society, 3D 

Entertainment Films 

Distributor: 3D Entertainment Distribution 

Contact: Patricia Brandino, pbrandino@3defilms. 

com 

Narrated by renowned oceanographer Dr. Sylvia Earle, 

Jean-Michel Cousteau’s Secret Ocean brings to large format 

screens a breakthrough look at a secret world within the 

ocean that is perhaps the biggest story of all—that the smallest 

life in the sea is the mightiest force on which we all depend. 

Alongside marine biologist Holly Lohuis, Jean-Michel 

Cousteau invites audiences to dive into this whole new world 

that will leave them in awe of the beauty and diversity of the 

oceans—the source of all life on our planet—and inspire an 

even stronger desire to protect what they have either seen 

for the first time or perhaps re-discovered along the journey. 

Titans of the Ice Age 

Release Date: 2013 


digital, Dome-customized 15/70, IMAX 

digital 

Length: 37:33 and 20:00 versions 

Producer:Giant Screen Films & D3D Cinema 

Distributor:Giant Screen Films 

Contact: Derek Threinen, dthreinen@gsfilms.com 

Titans of the Ice Age transports viewers to the beautiful and 

otherworldly frozen landscapes of North America, Europe, 

and Asia ten thousand years before modern civilization. 

Dazzling computer-generated imagery brings this mysterious 

era to life—from saber-toothed cats and giant sloths 

to the iconic mammoths, giants both feared and hunted by 

prehistoric humans. The magic of the giant screen reveals the 

harsh and beautiful kingdom of these titans: an ancient world 

of ice, the dawn of our ancestors, a time when humans fought 

for survival alongside majestic woolly beasts. 

Journey to Space 

Release Date: February 2015 



Dome-customized 15/70, Fulldome Digital 

Length: 42:00 

Producer: K2 Films and Giant Screen Films 

Distributor: K2 Communications and Giant 

Screen Films 

Contact: Mark Kresser, mark_kresser@ 

k2communications.com 

In the past half century, humans have punched through the 

stratosphere, walked on the moon, and lived continuously 

in orbit. In the coming decades, our unquenchable curiosity 

will take our species beyond the cradle of Earth to touch the 

face of another world. Strap in for the next giant leap. Next 

stop...Mars! 

Wonders of the Arctic 

Release Date: 2014 

Available Formats: 2D and 3D, 15/70, DCI-compliant 

digital, Dome-customized 15/70, 

IMAX digital 

Length: 40:00 and 20:00 versions 

Producer: Science North & Giant Screen Films 

Distributor: Giant Screen Films 

Contact: Derek Threinen, dthreinen@gsfilms.com 

The Arctic has always been a place of mystery, myth and fascination. 

The Inuit and their predecessors adapted and thrived 

for thousands of years in what is arguably the harshest environment 

on earth. Today, the Arctic is the focus of intense research. 

Instead of seeking to conquer the north, scientist pioneers are 

searching for answers to some troubling questions about the 

impacts of human activities around the world on this fragile and 

largely uninhabited frontier. Wonders of the Arctic centers on 

our ongoing mission to explore and come to terms with the Arctic, 

and the compelling stories of our many forays into this captivating 

place will be interwoven to create a unifying message 

about the state of the Arctic today. Underlying all these tales is 

the crucial role that ice plays in the northern environment and 

the changes that are quickly overtaking the people and animals 

who have adapted to this land of ice and snow. 

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in an interactive space designed for learning and wonder. 

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PRE/POSTCONFERENCE TOURS 

If you will be participating in one of the tours listed below, please plan to meet at the Information Desk in the 

Viger Hall of the Palais des Congrès de Montréal 10 minutes before departure. 

Tours will take place “rain or shine.” No exceptions. 

Please contact VDM at 514-933-6674 or at info@vdmglobal.com if you have questions 

Flavors and Aromas of Old Montreal 

Friday, October 16, 2015 

9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. 

Flavors and Aromas of Old Montreal 

Wednesday, October 21, 2015 

9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. 

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Sound Design by BRIAN EIMER Music by MARK KORVEN Edited by HARRY MILLER III, A.C.E , JIM RUXIN, A.C.E Director of Photography SEAN MACLEOD PHILLIPS, A.S.C 

Written by RICHARD PANEK MIKE SLEE JINI DURR Executive Producers BROOKE RUNNETTE LISA TRUITT Produced by JINI DURR Directed by MIKE SLEE 

robotsfilm.com 

NARRATED BY FOREST WHITAKER 

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ENTERTAINMENT PREsENTs “MYsTERIEs OF THE UNsEEN WORLD” NARRATED bY FOREsT WHITAKER 

MUsIC bY PAUL HAsLINGER PRODUCTION DEsIGN sTEVE sUCHMAN EDITED bY JONATHAN sHAW, A.C.E DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY sEAN MACLEOD PHILLIPs 

ExECUTIVE PRODUCER JAKE EbERTs PRODUCED bY LIsA TRUITT PRODUCED bY JINI DURR WRITTEN bY FREDRICK RICHARDs DIRECTED bY LOUIs sCHWARTZbERG 

MysteriesUnseenWorld.coM 

National Geographic Studios presents 

a slate of films audiences will love. 

Visit us at ASTC Booth 1006 

CONTACT: Antonietta Monteleone, 212-224-8468 John Wickstrom, 913-648-5886 

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ABOUT OUR HOST 

Montréal Science Centre 

2 de la Commune Street West 

Montréal, Québec 

CANADA 

www.montrealsciencecentre.com 

ASTC’s 2015 Annual Conference is hosted by the 

Montréal Science Centre, located on a historical site 

by the magnificent St. Lawrence River and just a short 

distance from downtown. The Old Port of Montreal, 

which is managed by a Canadian Crown Corporation, 

covers 117 acres (47.3 hectares) and stretches along the 

riverfront for 2.2 kilometres (1.24 miles). 

The Montréal Science Centre was inaugurated on 

May 1, 2000, the first Quebec institution of its kind. 

Its mission is to help visitors of all ages acquire an understanding of science and technology for building their 

future. The Centre has been visited by 10 million people from here and abroad, and has presented more than 

80 exhibitions and over 50 different thematic events. In addition, more than 2 million elementary and secondary 

students have participated in school programs that enable them to explore, learn and understand science 

through a variety of interactive means. 

The Montréal Science Centre is a modern building, which proudly reflects many elements of its maritime 

origins. In this flexible setting, a range of spaces can accommodate corporate events for several hundred people. 

The IMAX®Telus Theatre, with its 7-storey-high IMAX® screen and 380 seats, ranks as one of the finest largescreen 

cinemas in the world. It has shown more than 95 films. 

The Science Centre is known for the exceptional quality of its productions, which have been recognized 

both locally and internationally with numerous awards and distinctions. Its exhibitions have won a total of nine 

Awards for Excellence from the Canadian Museum Association, the Société des musées québécois (Québec 

society of museums) and the Canadian Association of Science Centres. It is also renowned for other activities, 

including the Eureka! Festival, a three-day outdoor celebration of science with contributions to the program 

from business, universities and NGOs. Eureka has also won and Award for Excellence from the Canadian 

Association of Science Centres. 

We are delighted to welcome you to the Montréal Science Centre and invite you to discover the many ongoing 

cultural and entertainment activities at the Old Port and in the vicinity. 

We wish you a fruitful and profitable conference and an enjoyable stay in Montreal. 

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Congratulations to the 2015 Roy L. Shafer 

Leading Edge Award Recipients! 

Roy L. Shafer Leading Edge Award for Business Practice 

for Carnegie STEM Excellence Pathway 

Roy L. Shafer Leading Edge Award for Visitor Experience 

for TING—Teknologi og Demokrati 

for its successful transformation 

Roy L. Shafer Leading Edge Award for Leadership in the Field (Executive Leadership) 

Huanchen Zuo 

Board Chair 

Shanghai Science & Technology Museum 

Roy L. Shafer Leading Edge Award for Leadership in the Field (Nonexecutive Leadership) 

Larry Bell 

Senior Vice President, Strategic Initiatives 

Museum of Science 

Marilyn Johnson 

Science Director (retired) 

Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) 

Awardees are honored for recent achievements that not only enhance the performance of their 

own institutions but also significantly advance the mission of science centers and museums. 

Sponsored by Hands On! Inc. 

Special thanks to the following individuals for serving on the 2015 award jury: 

Jan Luth, Chair, Exploration Place; Adrienne Barnett, the Thinkery, the New Austin Children’s Museum; Toph 

Bryant, Kentucky Science Center; Jonah Cohen, McWane Science Center; Andrea Durham, Science World British 

Columbia; Maribel Garcia, the Mind Museum; Kathy Gustafson-Hilton, Hands On! Inc.; Michele Laverty, National 

Ag Science Center; Troy Livingston, the Thinkery, the New Austin Children’s Museum; Harry White, At-Bristol 

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Experience the first-ever museum exhibit featuring 

the four heroic ninjas-in-training—Nickelodeon’s 

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Secrets of the Sewer! 

Leap to the rescue and learn teamwork, collaboration, 

and problem-solving as you work your way through 

puzzles, mazes, and obstacles. Explore their sewer-like lair, 

where good guys win and bad guys lose! 

© 2015 Viacom International Inc. All rights reserved. Nickelodeon, TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES and all related titles, logos and characters are trademarks of Viacom International Inc. 

Be part of a dynamic race team working together 

to build and test the fastest (and safest) speed 

machines on the planet. This behind-the-scenes 

look at the thrilling world of racing investigates 

the scientific process for designing super-fast 

vehicles using Hot Wheels® cars to experiment 

with speed, power, and performance. 

HOT WHEELS and associated trademarks and trade dress are owned by, and used under license from, Mattel. ©2015 Mattel. All Rights Reserved. 

Be part of a dynamic race team working together 

to build and test the fastest (and safest) For speed more information, visit booth #729 or contact: 

machines on the planet. This behind-the-scenes Sarah Myers 

look at the thrilling world of racing investigates 

Traveling Exhibits Project Manager 

the scientific process for designing super-fast 76 

vehicles using Hot Wheels® cars to experiment 

sarahm@childrensmuseum.org 

with speed, power, and performance. 317-334-4107

ASTC MEMBERS IN CANADA 

AldrichPears Associates 

400-1455 West Georgia Street 

Vancouver, BC 

Canada 

www.aldrichpears.com 

Bill Peters Consulting 

1405 - 7 Street NW 

Calgary, AB 

Canada 

www.billpetersconsulting.com 

Canada Science 

and Technology 

Museums Corporation 

2380 Lancaster Road 

Ottawa, ON 

Canada 

www.technomuses.ca 

Dinosaurs Unearthed 

#110 - 11188 Featherstone Way 

Richmond, BC 

Canada 

www.dinosaursunearthed.com 


1593 Barrington Street 

Halifax, NS 

Canada 

www.thediscoverycentre.ca 

FORREC Ltd 

219 Dufferin Street, Suite 100c 

Toronto, ON 

Canada 

www.forrec.com 

Johnson GEO CENTRE 

175 Signal Hill Road 

St. John’s, NL 

Canada 

www.geocentre.ca 

Leduc #1 Energy 


50399 Highway 60 

Devon, AB 

Canada 

www.leducnumber1.com 

Lord Cultural Resources 

1300 Yonge Street, Suite 400 

Toronto, ON 

Canada 

www.lord.ca 

Markham Museum 

9350 Markham Road 

Markham, ON 

Canada 

www.markhammuseum.ca 

Okanagan Science Centre 

2704 Highway 6 

Vernon, BC 

Canada 

www.okscience.ca 

Ontario Science Centre 

770 Don Mills Road 

Toronto, ON 

Canada 

www.ontariosciencecentre.ca 

Pathfinders Design + 

Technology 

925 Clapham Drive 

Victoria, BC 

Canada 

www.pathfindersdesign.com 

Playful Content 

2120 3 Avenue NW 

Calgary, AB 

Canada 

www.playfulcontent.ca 

Saskatchewan Science 

Centre, Inc. 

2903 Powerhouse Drive 

Regina, SK 

Canada 

www.sasksciencecentre.com 

Science East 

668 Brunswick Street 

Fredericton, NB 

Canada 

www.scienceeast.nb.ca 

Science North 

100 Ramsey Lake Road 

Sudbury, ON 

Canada 

www.sciencenorth.ca 

Science Timmins 

P.O. Box 183 

Timmins, ON 

Canada 

www.sciencetimmins.com 

Science World 

British Columbia 

TELUS World of Science 

1455 Quebec Street 

Vancouver, BC 

Canada 

www.scienceworld.ca 

SimEx- 

Iwerks Entertainment 

511 King Street West, Suite 130 

Toronto, ON 

Canada 

www.simex-iwerks.com 

TELUS Spark 

220 St. George’s Drive NE 

Calgary, AB 

Canada 

www.sparkscience.ca 

TELUS World of 

Science—Edmonton 

11211 - 142 Street NW 

Edmonton, AB 

Canada 

telusworldofscienceedmonton.ca 

The Exploration Place 

333 Becott Place 

(end of 20th Avenue, in Ft 

George Park) 

Prince George, BC 

Canada 

www.theexplorationplace.com 

Triotech 

2030 Pie-IX Boulevard, 

Suite 307 

Montreal, QC 

Canada 

www.trio-tech.com 

X3 Productions 

400 Boulevard de 

Maisonneuve Ouest 

9th FLoor 

Montreal, QC 

Canada 

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GET READY FOR 

A SLICE OF EUROPE IN NORTH AMERICA, Montréal charms and seduces with culture, dining, architecture, festivals 

and the outdoors. Fall features a breathtaking palette of colours, countless activities and major exhibitions, leaving 

admirers with unforgettable memories and photographs to treasure. 

If you’re in between presentations, wrapping up a big day or just looking to unwind, there are tons of sightseeing 

options just steps away from the Palais des congrès de Montréal (Montréal’s convention centre). Our compact, 

walkable city centre makes everything within easy reach. Though it was hard to narrow down, here are 10 things to 

see or do just 10 minutes from our very central convention centre. 

10 THINGS TO SEE & DO 

WITHIN 10 MINUTES OF MONTRÉAL’S CONVENTION CENTRE: 

1. Old Port of Montréal: Maybe the wind in your hair is what you need 

after a busy day of networking. A superb scenic spot is Montréal’s harbour 

front, where you can gaze at the beautiful St. Lawrence River, enjoy lunch 

in a nice bistro, shop in boutiques or simply relax in high-end spas and get 

the knots worked out. 

2. Notre Dame Basilica: Built between 1824 and 1829, this place of worship 

is a thing of rare beauty. Designed in the Gothic Revival style by Irish 

Protestant architect James O’Donnell (who converted to Catholicism just 

before his death to be buried there), it is a symphony of sculpted wood, 

soaring gold-painted ceilings and intricate detail. A massive 7,000-pipe 

organ dominates the back wall. Utterly breathtaking. 

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3. Place d’Armes: A public square dating back to the late 1600s that 

faces the above-said basilica, Place d’Armes allows you to experience 

a slice (or square) of Montréal’s riveting history. Stand in the center and 

do a slow 360 as you soak in some truly gorgeous and historic buildings 

of the old city, including the Saint-Sulpice Seminary, adjacent to the 

Basilica, the country’s oldest bank and Montréal’s first skyscraper. 

7. 5 à 7 happy hour: To step out in Montréal at night is to truly experience 

the city and its irrepressible joie de vivre. From chic spots to trendy 

microbreweries, to laid-back pubs, you can enjoy a drink in good company 

in a number of chic spots near the Palais des congrès. Sip cocktails at 

Suite 701 at the Place d’Armes Hotel, choose from one of the 250 drinks 

offered at L’Assommoir or enjoy Taverne Gaspar’s inviting atmosphere. 

4. Enjoy great food: In a city that is famous for its vibrant food scene, 

dining options in Montréal are endless. For breakfast or lunch, try 

Le Cartet. This bright and bustling restaurant will put a smile on 

your face and fresh food in your belly. Come suppertime, Accords 

Wine Bar and Restaurant will wow you with its unorthodox food 

and wine pairings. And if you’re a foodie and have some money saved 

up for a splurge, you might want to reserve a table at Toqué, one of 

Montréal’s finest restaurants. Boasting a CAA/AAA Five Diamond rating, 

the restaurant has also been an exclusive Relais & Châteaux member 

since 2006. 

5. History museums: The Pointe-à-Callière Museum of Archeology 

and History is set on a site bearing evidence of over 1,000 years of human 

activity and on the very birthplace of Montréal. The museum houses 

and protects remarkable archaeological remains. Not too far from 

it, the Centre d’histoire de Montréal (Montréal history centre) invites 

you to re-live the rich and eventful history of our metropolis through 

audio and visual exhibitions and one-of-a-kind artifacts. 

6. Chinatown: Dim sum, anyone? Although modest-sized, Montréal’s 

bustling Chinatown offers an exotic “getaway” just a hop and skip from 

the Palais. Roam the pedestrian-friendly streets, which are chock full of 

restaurants, Asian markets and grocery stores, shops to buy herbs and 

natural medicines and even martial arts accessories. 

8. For art lovers: In addition to be history-rich, Saint-Paul Street 

(Montréal’s oldest street) is very easy on the eyes. Step off the cobblestones 

into tasteful temples of visual arts that abound here. You can rest 

your gaze on Inuit art as well as contemporary canvasses by artists from 

Québec, Canada and around the world. Not far away, the Musée d’art 

contemporain features contemporary works of art by local, national and 

international talents. 

9. Montréal Science Centre: Take your inner geek for a stroll and get 

your neurons sparking. This dynamic, interactive space shines the spotlight 

on—you guessed it—science and technology and the impact both 

have had on society. Its exhibition halls focus on Canadian innovations 

and inventions in particular. If you feel like a movie, it is also home to the 

IMAX®Telus Cinema. 

10. Explore the city: Rent a BIXI—Montréal’s popular self-serve bike 

rentals—and discover the city like a local. There are over 400 BIXI stations 

and 5,000 bikes across the city. If the weather doesn’t cooperate, don’t 

sweat it: The Palais des congrès is connected to RÉSO (the underground 

network), along with several hotels, restaurants, shopping centres, attractions 

and metro stations. Another way to explore, without even having to 

step outside! 

FIND MORE INSPIRATION ON TOURISME MONTRÉAL’S WEBSITE TOURISME-MONTREAL.ORG 

OR VISIT THE BLOG AT BUZZMTL.COM. 

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MAP OF MONTREAL 

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ASTC 2015 EXHIBIT HALL SCHEDULE 

The ASTC Annual Conference Exhibit Hall strives to provide exhibitors and attendees with increased value 

and networking opportunities each year. 

Friday, October 16 

8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. 

Exhibitor Move-In 

Saturday, October 17 

9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. 


12:00–1:30 p.m. 

Lunch in the Exhibit Hall 

3:15–4:15 p.m. 

Exhibit Hall Ice Cream Break 

Sunday, October 18 

9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. 


9:00–10:00 a.m. 

Refreshment Break in the Exhibit Hall 

11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. 

Lunch in the Exhibit Hall 

12:00–1:00 p.m. 

Live Demo Hour in the Exhibit Hall 

4:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m. 

Networking Reception in the Exhibit Hall 

6:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m. 

Exhibitor Move-Out 

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someone 

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For almost 60 years we’ve been designing experiences 

that do so much more than just entertain. 

Come say hello at booth 406 (near the entrance), 

and let’s see what we can create together. 

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COME SEE US AT BOOTH 406

ASTC ANNUAL CONFERENCE SPONSORS 

AND EXHIBITORS 

3D System—514 

Rock Hill , South Carolina 

www.3dsystems.com 

3D Systems provides the most advanced 

and comprehensive 3D digital design 

and fabrication solutions available today, 

including 3D printers, print materials and 

cloud-sourced custom parts. 

accesso—906 

Lake Mary, Florida 

www.accesso.com 

accesso is leading the way with patented 

virtual queuing solutions and setting new 

standards in attraction ticketing for our 

clients around the world. 

ALCHEMY Studio—512 

Maplewood, New Jersey 

www.alchemystudio.com 

ALCHEMY studio is a design and consulting 

services studio that plans, designs, 

manages, develops and provides creative 

direction for exhibitions, educational 

programs and other experiences. 

American Alliance of 

Museums—300 

Washington, DC 

www.aam-us.org 

The American Alliance of Museums 

works to unite the entire field and speak 

with a strong voice to make the case that 

museums are essential. 

American Museum of Natural 

History—535 

New York, New York 

www.amnh.org/traveling 

AMNH provides inspiring and engaging 

scientific content to partners worldwide. 

Offerings include traveling exhibitions, 

immersive planetarium shows, science 

videos, and customizable intellectual 

property. 

Annenberg Space for 

Photography—637 

Los Angeles, California 

annenbergphotospace.org/travel 

The Annenberg Space for Photography 

Traveling Exhibits offers curated selections 

of printed and digital photography 

including short films featuring renowned 

and emerging photographers. 

Email: travel@annenberg.org 

Artisans of Florence— 

International Pty Ltd—832 

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 

www.artisansofflorence.com 

Artisans of Florence —International specialize 

in delivering blockbuster, interactive, 

cultural & scientific exhibitions with 

multi-generational appeal to museums 

and science centers worldwide. 

ASTC Bookstore—715 


Available Light—433 

Salem, Massachusetts 

www.availablelight.com 

Available Light, with over 200 Museums 

to the company’s credit, offers innovative 

and unique lighting design solutions to 

science centers and history museums. 

Benee’s, Inc.—206 

Farmington, Missouri 

www.benees.com 

Benee’s is a manufacturer of high quality 

furnishings and fixtures. We actively serve 

educational institutions, retail establishments, 

museums and libraries, among 

others. You dream it. We build it. 

Betty Brinn Children’s Museum 

and BBCM Exhibits Shop—734 

Milwaukee, Wisconsin 

www.bbcmkids.org 

wwwmkebam.org 

wwwmakerfairemilwaukee.com 

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BBCM Exhibits Shop has been designing 

and building successful educational 

exhibits for ten years, and we now provide 

design and fabrication services for makerspaces, 

too. 

Blackbaud, Inc.—302* 

Austin, Texas 

www.blackbaud.com/arts-culture 

Blackbaud arts & cultural solutions 

Altru®, Raiser’s Edge NXT, and 

Financial Edge NXT help you meet your 

development, membership, finance, ticketing/admissions 

and box office needs. 

Blue Telescope—622 


studios.blue-telescope.com 

Blue Telescope Studios uses technology, 

storytelling, & design to create unique 

interactive experiences that communicate, 

educate, & entertain. We combine 

emerging and mature technologies to 

dynamically illustrate complex concepts! 

BODY WORLDS—Gunther von 

Hagens’—437 

Heidelberg, Germany 

www.bodyworlds.com and 

www.animalinsideout.com 

Real human and animal specimens preserved 

though Plastination. The original 

exhibitions seen by 40 million people 

globally and affiliated with a body donation 

program. 

BPI—516 

Norwood, Massachusetts 

www.bostonproductions.com 

BPI blends rich storytelling with imaginative 

technology to design, produce, and 

install engaging media interactives and 

immersive experiences. Linear production, 

interactive software, and hardware 

integration. 

*ASTC Annual Conference Sponsor

Global leaders in traveling exhibitions. 

Visit us in booths 605 and 505. 

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Brad Larson Media, Inc.—210 

Canton, Massachusetts 

www.bradlarson.com 

Our StoryKiosk community storytelling 

program adds visitors’ stories to exhibits. 

Portable/rental version for events, online 

review with social media, Actionstep 

Postcards encourage post-visit behavior 

change. 

Breeze Creative LLC.—923 

Miami, Florida 

www.breezecreative.com 

Breeze Creative is a dynamic production 

company that specializes in generating 

innovative, interactive content. 

Breeze Creative delivers advanced technological 

solutions for visitor centers, 

museums, and exhibitions. 

Budd Wentz Productions 

(Wentzscope 

Microscopes)—417 

Oakland, California 

wentzscope.com 

WENTZSCOPE Easy-View Microscopes, 

featuring a giant view lens and super rugged 

construction for hands-on exhibits. 

A solid reputation spanning two decades. 

Earth-friendly, using only a few watts of 

electricity. 

California Science Center—534 


CaliforniaScienceCenter.org 

Fun, immersive, and educational traveling 

exhibits for rent, including Goose Bumps: 

The Science of Fear! 

Canada Science and 

Technology Museums 

Corporation—225 

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada 

www.techno-science.ca 

The CSTMC, through its three museums, 

uses, exhibits and interprets Canada’s 

science and technology innovations to 

inspire Canadian youth to explore the 

world of STEAM. 

Canadian Association of 

Science Centres—701* 

Sudbury, Ontario, Canada 

www.canadiansciencecentres.ca 

We are a national platform for Canada’s 

informal science engagement that attracts 

8 million visitors annually, employing 

more than 1,500 paid staff and 10,000 

volunteers. 

Carnegie Science Center—1024 

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 

www.carnegiesciencecenter.org/ 

about/exhibit-rentals-salesexhibits 

This modular interactive exhibition tells 

the story of the bicycle from inception to 

present day. 

Center for Advancement of 

Informal Science Education 

(CAISE)—816 


www.informalscience.org 

CAISE strengthens and advances the informal 

STEM education field by providing 

infrastructure, resources and connectivity 

for practitioners, learning researchers, 

evaluators and scientists. 

Chicago Scenic Studios 

Inc.—322 

Chicago, Illinois 

www.chicagoscenic.com 

For more than 35 years, Chicago Scenic 

Studios has provided custom design, fabrication 

and management services to help 

clients add excitement to their immersive 

environments. 

Children’s Discovery Museum 

of San Jose—325 

San Jose, California 

www.cdm.org 

CDM is the distributor of two creative 

math and science based exhibits sure to 

delight your visitors; Pinscreen components 

and Gear Up! gear kits. 

Cincinnati Museum Center 

(Museum of Natural History & 

Science)—737 

Cincinnati, Ohio 

cincymuseum.org/traveling-exhibits 

Cincinnati Museum Center designs and 

fabricates touring exhibits for rental, and 

offers exhibit design, fabrication, and tour 

development and management services. 

Cité des sciences et de 

l’industrie/Palais de la 

découverte—924 

Paris, France 

www.universcience.fr/exhibition 

services/?lang=en 

The leading science center Universcience— 

Paris (Cité des sciences—Palais de la 

découverte) offers consultation, traveling 

exhibitions and a unique children’s platform—Cité 

des enfants. 

Convergence LLC—1025 

Aliso Viejo, California 

www.convergence.net 

We provide integrated ticketing and 

registration for Attractions. Our web-delivered 

Platform provides ticketing from 

anywhere—MOBILE, computer, kiosks, 

POS or box office. 

Creative Discovery 

Museum—218 

Chattanooga, Tennessee 

D3D Cinema—705* 

Evanston, Illinois 

www.d3dcinema.com 

D3D Cinema provides immersive 3D 

theater experiences and science-focused 

content in a fully subsidized solution 

called Cinéfolio. 

de pinxi—901 

Brussels, Belgium 

www.depinxi.be 

de pinxi has been operating since 1991, 

and is a pioneer in the world of interactive 

shows, with the best of references on a 

world-wide scale. 

*ASTC Annual Conference Sponsor 

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DEA MUSEUM—537 

Springfield, Virginia 

www.deamuseum.org 

Drugs: Costs and Consequences—An interactive 

traveling museum exhibit exploring 

the many costs and consequences of drugs 

on society and the science behind them. 

Dinosaurs Unearthed—505* 

Richmond, BC, Canada 

www.dinosaursunearthed.com 

Dinosaurs Unearthed offers a growing 

range of immersive and engaging traveling 

exhibitions ideal for science centers, museums 

and unique venues of all sizes. 

EDG—323* 

Saint Paul, Minnesota 

www.exhibitsdevelopment.com 

EDG brings high-quality traveling exhibitions 

of art, science, history, and popular 

culture to a broad and diverse audience 

initiating and promoting international 

cultural and intellectual exchange. 

ePlanetarium—205 

Houston, Texas 

www.discoverydome.com 

ePlanetarium, home of Discovery Dome. 

Your best value portable digital theater for 

exhibits or rentals. 

Evans & Sutherland—401* 

Salt Lake City, Utah 

www.es.com 

Evans & Sutherland provides Digistar 

5, the world’s most advanced digital 

fulldome planetarium/digital cinema 

system. With resolutions up to 8K x 8K 

pixels, Digistar 5 combines fulldome video 

playback in 2D and 3D with the most 

comprehensive real time 3D 

Evergreen Exhibitions—532 

San Antonio, Texas 

www.evergreenexhibitions.com 

Evergreen Exhibitions creates educational 

touring science, natural history, art and 

object exhibitions, delivering immersive 

experiences to museums throughout the 

world for more than 22 years. 

Explorer Systems—223 

Kelseyville, California 

www.versai.com 

Versai by Explorer Systems offers an 

affordable non-cloud software solution. 

Includes: Admissions, membership, 

scheduling, integrated-online, POS, development, 

electronic passes, grant tracking, 

customizable reports & gift cards. 

Field Museum of Natural 

History (The)—228 


www.fieldmuseum.org/about/ 

traveling-exhibitions 

The Field Museum combines the research 

of its world-renowned scientific staff with 

its award-winning design expertise to 

create high-quality traveling exhibitions. 

Flexhibit—1013 

Spokane, Washington 

www.flexhibit.com 

Interactive exhibits that are hands-on, 

inquiry based, multi-user, multi-outcome 

and multi-sensory. Wall platforms that 

can be reused and reconfigured. 

Foxfire Interactive Corp.—904 

North Attleboro, Massachusetts 

www.foxfireinteractive.com 

Foxfire Interactive and Purdue University 

present the Global Soundscapes Project 

(NSF funded) with a digital theater show, 

citizen science program, gamified website, 

and inquiry-based curriculum. 

Gateway Ticketing Systems, 

Inc.—713 

Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania 

www.gatewayticketing.com 

For over 25 years, Gateway Ticketing Systems, 

Inc. has been the world leader in admission 

control and ticketing software for the amusement 

and cultural attraction industries. 

Geomedia—1005 

San Antonio, Texas 

www.geomedia.com 

GEOMEDIA is a combination between a 

3D animation and VFX studio, a production 

company, app developer and a design 

firm. GEOMEDIA creates immersive 

interactive experiences that educate, 

entertain and inspire. 

Giant Screen Cinema 

Association—801* 

Holly Springs, North Carolina 

www.giantscreencinema.com 

The Giant Screen Cinema Association 

represents the business of educational 

cinema experiences worldwide. 

Grand Stand—235 

St. Louis, Missouri 

www.sciencebeyond.org 

www.slsc.org 

Science Beyond the Boundaries is an 

international network of over 265 museums, 

founded and managed by the Saint 

Louis Science Center. 

Grande Exhibitions—536 

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 

www.grandeexhibitions.com 

Grande Exhibitions specializes in the creation, 

design, production, commercialization 

and placement of select international 

traveling exhibitions and fixed exhibition 

projects that have broad cultural appeal. 

Group Delphi—807 

Alameda, California 

www.museums.groupdelphi.com 

For over 25 years we have been providing 

full engineering, fabrication, digital content, 

AV design and integration services 

—all in-house 

Groupon—336* 


www.groupon.com 

Groupon is the place you start when you 

want to buy just about anything, anytime, 

anywhere. Groupon offers consumers a 

marketplace of unbeatable deals. 

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GWF Associates, LLC—905 

Tinton Falls, New Jersey 

www.gwfassociates.com 

GWF Associates, LLC designs, develops 

and implements educational multimedia 

experiences including virtual and 

augmented reality, 3D animation and 

printing, motion simulators, and custom 

software applications. 

Hüttinger Interactive 

Exhibitions—1041 

Schwaig bei Nuremberg, Germany 

www.huettinger.de 

Hüttinger is a one-stop shop for exhibition 

planning, design and fabrication, 

working for clients on an international 

scale. We develop exhibitions that 

promote exploration and understanding 

through multi-sensory experience. 

Hull & Train Exhibits—834 

Abilene, Texas 

Touring Exhibitions 

Imagination Playground—1019 


www.imaginationplayground.com/ 

index.html 

Imagination Playground is a mobile, 

block-based play system that transforms 

children’s mind, body, and spirits through 

active, creative play. 

Imagine Exhibitions—625* 

Atlanta, Georgia 

www.ImagineExhibitions.com 

Imagine Exhibitions is the global resource 

for all aspects of exhibitions and attractions 

from design to creation, placement, 

presentation, marketing and operations. 

IMAX Corporation—800* 


www.imax.com 

IMAX, an innovator in entertainment 

technology, combines proprietary 

software, architecture and equipment 

to create experiences that take you to a 

world you’ve never imagined. 

INDE Appshaker—1007 

Nether Heyford, Northamptonshire, 

United Kingdom 

www.indestry.com 

INDE develops award-winning interactive 

and immersive systems and experiences 

for advertising, entertainment and 

education. We use emerging technologies 

like augmented reality, virtual reality, 

motion capture, computer vision and 

robotics. 

Inhance Digital—224 


www.inhance.com 

Inhance is a leading interactive marketing 

agency specializing in bringing complex 

science and technology to life. We create 

unforgettable multimedia experiences 

that attract, engage and educate. 

Interspectral—204 

Norrköping, Sweden 

www.interspectral.com 

Interspectral is a 3D visualization company 

that offers interactive exhibits and professional 

services within 3D digitization, 

visualization, digital heritage and science 

communication. 

Jack Rouse Associates, 

Inc.—624 

Cincinnati, Ohio 

Named “one of the world’s more prominent 

design firms” by The Wall Street 

Journal, JRA designs and realizes exceptional 

science centers, museums and 

attractions. 

King Abdulaziz Center for 

World Culture (Aramco)—813* 

Dhahran, Saudi Arabia 

www.kingabdulazizcenter.com 

The King Abdulaziz Center for World 

Culture is being established to support the 

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its continuous 

efforts towards social and intellectual 

progress. It is a bold cultural initiative 

from one of the world’s largest energy 

companies, Saudi Aramco. 

Kubik Maltbie, Inc.—623 

Mt. Laurel, New Jersey 

www.maltbie.com 

For over 54 years Maltbie has produced 

industry-leading permanent museum 

exhibitions and visitor experiences. 

Laser Fantasy—900 

Bellevue, Washington 

www.laserfantasy.com 

Laser Fantasy produces laser light shows 

for Science Centers, Theme Parks, Events, 

and Custom Projects. Combining art and 

technology to entertain audiences the 

world over. 

Lee H. Skolnick Architecture + 

Design Partnership—830 


www.skolnick.com 

LHSA+DP is a full-service architecture and 

exhibit design firm with special expertise 

in institutional planning, program development, 

master planning, interpretive exhibition 

design, and educational programming. 

Luckey LLC—435 

East Haven, Connecticut 

www.luckeyclimbers.com 

Designer and fabricator of the world’s 

greatest jungle gyms 

MadaTech, The Israel 

National Museum of Science, 

Technology, & Space—324 

Haifa, Israel 

The Israel National Museum of Science, 

Technology and Space 

Magna-Tech Electronic—835 

North Miami, Florida 

http:www.myiceco.com 

MTE is a worldwide audio-visual integrator 

specializing in multi-use formats, 

consulting, service and design. For 56 

years MTE has provided its expertise to 

countless facilities including science and 

technology centers. 

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Michael Holland 

Productions—736 

Bozeman, Montana 

www.macromicroexhibit.com 

Producer of MacroMicro, the pioneering 

new traveling exhibition using 3D printing 

to show visitors how nature works at a 

microscopic scale. 

MindSplash—305 

Yorkville, Illinois 

www.mindsplash.net 

MindSplash creates innovative exhibits 

and environments including our acclaimed 

A-Mazing Airways. MindSplash also offers 

Master Plans, museum start-up and expansion 

support and Exhibit Enrichment Plans. 

Minnesota Children’s 

Museum—429 

St. Paul, Minnesota 

www.mcm.org/travel 

Minnesota Children’s Museum partners 

with your institutions to rent highly immersive 

and educational traveling exhibits 

that boost attendance, spark curiosity, 

and activate learning. 

Minotaur Mazes—528* 

Seattle, Washington 

www.minotaurmazes.com 

Minotaur Mazes creates immersive 

traveling exhibitions built on the powerful 

appeal of walk-through mazes—each exhibition 

a unique learning adventure bursting 

with interactive themed challenges. 

MOSI Tampa—1037 

Tampa, Florida 

www.mosi.org 

Don’t miss ASTC 2016, hosted by the 

Museum of Science & Industry (MOSI) 

in Tampa, FL. Stop by the booth for a 

sneak preview of what’s in store - everything 

from the first publicly accessible 

driverless vehicle to amazing beaches and 

thrilling attractions... Bring your imagination 

and your sunglasses! 

MultiTaction—413 

Los Gatos, California 

www.multitaction.com 

MultiTaction is the leading developer of 

interactive display-systems, providing 

unlimited touchpoints and object recognition. 

MultiTaction displays —the perfect 

business solution for high performance 

organizations. 

Museum of Science—216 

Boston, Massachusetts 

www.mos.org 

The Museum of Science introduces 1.5M 

visitors a year to STEM via exhibits and 

programs. It is a leader in introducing 

engineering into museums and schools. 

Museum of Science and 

Industry—525 


msichicago.org 

Traveling Exhibitions available for rent. 

National Center for Interactive 

Learning—415 

Boulder, Colorado 

www.nc4il.org 

NCIL leads the STAR Library Education 

Network, connecting local public libraries 

to quality STEM exhibits, programming 

and partners. NCIL also leads the Great 

Balls of Fire Exhibition Program. 

National Geographic Cinema 

Ventures—1006* 


nationalgeographic.com/movies 

National Geographic Studios is responsible 

for the production and distribution 

of giant-screen, digital, 3D, 2D, full dome, 

museum cinema and other specialty films. 

National Living 

Laboratory—212 

Boston, Massachusetts 

livinglab.org 

Learn how you can become involved in 

the National Living Laboratory Initiative, 

and try research-inspired educational 

activities that foster public awareness of 

child development. 

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NISE Network—823 


www.nisenet.org 

NISE Network is a national community 

fostering public engagement in nanoscale 

science, engineering, and technology. 

Learn about the Building with Biology 

synthetic biology project & more. 

NOAA, National Oceanic 

and Atmospheric 

Administration—925 


NOAA.gov 

NOAA is a Federal science agency providing 

earth systems’ information and 

services. NOAA’s science touches the lives 

of all Americans and fosters environmental 

literacy and stewardship. 

NRG! Exhibits—530 

Kirkland, Washington 

www.nrg-exhibits.com 

We develop engaging traveling exhibits for 

all ages and offer exhibit design services. 

nWave Pictures 

Distribution—423 

Burbank, California 

www.nwave.com 

nWave is a market leader in the production 

and distribution of high quality 

content, including 4D/3D attraction films, 

3D/2D ride simulation films and 3D/2D 

educational documentaries. 

Ontario Science Centre—735 

Toronto, Ontario, Canada 

www.ontariosciencecentre.ca/sales 

Whether it is building custom or off-theshelf 

exhibits, consulting or the rental of 

travelling exhibitions, our experiences 

are fun, interactive and will make lasting 

memories. 

Oregon Museum of Science & 

Industry (OMSI)—425 

Portland, Oregon 

www.omsi.edu 

Highly interactive, educational exhibits 

that truly engage the visitor. Traveling 

exhibitions on a wide range of topics vary 

in size from 500-6,000 square feet.

Pacific Studio—522 

Seattle, Washington 

Paleontological Research 

Institution—836 


priweb.org 

Our hands-on traveling exhibitions, designed 

to be affordable options for smaller 

organizations, engage visitors in a host of 

topics from dinosaurs to global climate 

change. 

Pathfinders Design and 

Technology—431 

Victoria, BC, Canada 

www.pathfindersdesign.com 

Pathfinders Designs educational STEM- 

STEAM hands-on building kits for 

museums and schools. We design custom 

consumable and reusable kits for science 

center and engineering outreach programs. 

Patron Technology—907 


www.patrontechnology.com 

Patron Technology is revolutionizing the 

arts with PatronManager, a cloud-based 

customer relationship management solution 

built on the Salesforce.com platform. 

Premier Exhibitions—605 

Atlanta, Georgia 

www.premierexhibitions.com 

Premier Exhibitions, Inc. is the leading 

provider of museum-quality exhibitions 

throughout the world and the recognized 

leader in developing and displaying 

unique exhibitions for education and 

entertainment. 

RedBox Workshop—301* 


www.redboxworkshop.com 

RedBox Workshop collaboratively designs 

and fabricates interactive, immersive, 

intuitive exhibits; addressing multiple 

intelligences and educational models to 

reach diverse audiences. IPMA Certified 

Project Management. 

Richard Lewis Media 

Group—523 

Watertown, Massachusetts 

www.rlmg.com 

The Richard Lewis Media Group (RLMG) 

is one of the world’s most experienced 

media production companies and has 

produced complex media installations for 

museums and public facilities worldwide. 

Roto—405* 

Dublin, Ohio 

www.roto.com 

Roto leads the industry in the planning, 

design and production of innovative science, 

technology, engineering, and math exhibits. 

Running Subway—407 


www.runningsubway.com 

Traveling Exhibit Company, properties 

include: The Art of the Brick, Dead Sea 

Scrolls, and Leonardo DaVinci. 

Science First®/STARLAB®—335 

Yulee, Florida 

www.starlab.com 

www.sciencefirst.com 

www.cynmar.com 

We specialize in the design, manufacturing, 

and marketing of hands on science 

education products. Our STARLAB® planetarium 

systems create an exciting, immersive, 

and lasting learning experience. 

Science Gallery 

International—636 


www.international.sciencegallery.com 

Creative collisions between art and science. 

Touring exhibitions Illusion, Biorhythm, 

Secret, Human+ and Strange Weather. 

Science Museum of 

Minnesota—731 


www.smm.org/exhibitservices 

The Science Museum of Minnesota offers 

traveling exhibitions as well as a complete 

menu of services to organizations which 

need help developing, designing and 

building educational exhibits. 

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Science North—524 

Sudbury, Ontario, Canada 

Science of Rock N’ Roll—607 

Sciencenter—635 


www.sciencenterexhibits.org 

Sciencenter offers hands-on engaging 

experiences: earthquakes, tsunamis, 

animals, water, sound. Make a positive impact. 

Spark curiosity. Keep your visitors 

coming back for more science fun! 

SH Environnements 

Immersifs—424 

Huntingdon, Quebec, Canada 

www.shei.sh 

SH Immersive Environments, creators of 

Alto and Folia, provide durable graphic 

solutions to integrate your theme into all 

components of your interior and exterior 

environments. 

SimEx-Iwerks 

Entertainment—1004 

Toronto, Ontario, Canada 

www.simex-iwerks.com 

SimEx-Iwerks specializes in designing 

and building 4-D Experiences® that are 

located in major Destinations and feature 

blockbuster cinematic content from the 

world’s major studios. 

Sky-Skan—805 

Nashua, New Hampshire 

www.skyskan.com 

Since 1967, Sky-Skan innovations have 

defined immersive theater. We create 

award-winning technology and content 

for planetariums, science centers, attractions, 

and multidisciplinary installations 

across the globe. 

Spitz, Inc.—802 

Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania 

www.spitzinc.com 

Spitz, Inc. is the world’s leading provider 

of projection domes for large format cinema 

and planetarium theaters, featuring 

the NanoSeam process for a seamless 

appearance. 


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activity kits

Stage Nine Design/State Nine 

Entertainment Store, Inc.—232 

Sacramento, California 

www.stageninedesign.com 

At Stage Nine Exposiitions, we create 

interactive, modern, eye catching pop 

culture exhibits for museums and science 

centers. 

STEMfinity—323 

Boise, Idaho 

www.stemfinity.com 

STEMfinity, a worldwide leader in STEM 

education, offers hands-on resources targeted 

to PreK-16 students learning STEM, 

Robotics, 3D Printing, Drone Technology, 

Rocketry and beyond. 

TAM Retail—1027 

Orland Park, Illinois 

www.nonprofitpos.com 

The premier software solution provider 

for point of sale, E-commerce, inventory 

management, dining management, reservations 

management, admissions, and 

membership management. Find out more 

at www.nonprofitpos.com. 

TechnoFrolics—828 

Somerville, Massachusetts 

www.TechnoFrolics.com 

ChoreoV for Makers: Video > Real-world 

artwork choreography. Dancing Trees 

magnetic dust. FrameGlide | Spin Browser 

video explorer. Dancing Banners performance 

fabric. Custom interactive exhibits. 

Te Papa Tongarewa Museum of 

New Zealand—1023 

Wellington, New Zealand 

Tepapa.govt.nz 

Te Papa Tongarewa is New Zealand’s 

ground-breaking national museum, which 

is currently touring Whales and about to 

launch new product in North America. 

Tessitura Network—404* 

Dallas, Texas 

www.tessituranetwork.com 

Tessitura Software is a unified database 

specifically for the arts, cultural and entertainment 

sector that handles admissions, 

memberships, web transactions, 

CRM, marketing, reporting and more. 

The Children’s Museum of 

Indianapolis—729 

Indianapolis, Indiana 

childrensmuseum.org 

Provider of world-class traveling exhibitions: 

Hot Wheels: Race to Win, 

Nickelodeon’s Dora & Diego—Let’s 

Explore!, and Teenage Mutant Ninja 

Turtles: Secrets of the Sewer. 

The Elumenati, LLC—200 

Milwaukee, Wisconsin 

www.elumenati.com 

Leaders in the field of immersive projection 

design for over a decade, The 

Elumenati offers domes, panoramas, 

spheres and interactive software, as well 

as innovative custom installations. 

The Franklin Institute—812 

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 

www.fi.edu 

We make science fun and accessible! Our 

highly interactive traveling exhibits provide 

engaging content that drives attendance. 

Stop by booth #812 to learn more. 

The Natural History 

Museum—242 

Brooklyn, New York, 

thenaturalhistorymuseum.org 

The Natural History Museum is a new, 

mobile museum. Unlike traditional 

natural history museums, it makes a point 

to highlight the socio-political forces that 

shape nature. 

The Tree Room—307 

New Haven, Connecticut 

www.treeroom.org 

The Tree Room brings you best practices 

and free online tools for teaching about 

evolutionary relationships through exhibits 

and programming at your institution. 

Triotech—723 

Montreal, Quebec, Canada 

www.trio-tech.com 

Triotech is an award winner creator of 

interactive and immersive media-based 

experiences for the Edutainment market. 

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Universal Services Associates, 

Inc.—814 

Darby, Pennsylvania, 

www.buildwithusa.com 

Innovative fabrication solutions and 

design-build partners. We specialize in 

museum quality exhibits, interactives, 

immersive environments, art and media 

installations, prototypes, model making 

and more. 

Wonder Workshop Inc—201 

San Mateo, California 

www.makewonder.com 

Wonder Workshop is making programming 

fun for K-5 children while they play 

with our innovative robots and apps, that 

teach the basics of coding and key STEM 

skills. 

World Biotech Tour—825 


www.WorldBiotechTour.org 

The World Biotech Tour is a global 

initiative bringing biotechnology to life 

through hands-on learning opportunities. 

The program is supported by ASTC and 

Biogen Foundation. 

X3 Productions—406* 

Montreal, Quebec, Canada 

www.x3productions.ca 

X3Productions’s team of multidisciplinary 

experts produces touring exhibitions 

that combine intelligent content 

with popular culture to create exhibits 

providing an interactive and emotional 

visitor experience. 

Zone Display Cases—222 

Quebec, Quebec, Canada 

www.zonedisplaycases.com 

Zone Display Cases is a Canadian-based 

company that designs, manufactures and 

installs museum quality display cases in 

Canada, of America and Mexico. 


EXHIBITOR INDEX BY CATEGORY 

ACOUSTICS/SOUNDS SYSTEMS 

IMAX Corporation...............................800 

ANIMATION 

Blue Telescope.......................................622 

INDE Appshaker.................................1007 

Inhance Digital.......................................224 

nWave Pictures Distribution..........423 

Triotech...................................................... 723 

ARCHITECTURE 

Available Light.......................................433 

Lee H. Skolnick Architecture + Design 

Partnership........................................ 830 

Luckey LLC..............................................435 

Spitz, Inc....................................................802 

ASSOCIATIONS 

American Alliance of Museums..300 

Canadian Association of Science 

Centres................................................. 701 

AUDIO/VISUAL 

BPI..................................................................516 


(Wentzscope Microscopes)...... 417 

Laser Fantasy........................................900 

Magna-Tech Electronic......................835 

MultiTaction..............................................413 

Richard Lewis Media Group...........523 

Sky-Skan................................................... 805 

The Elumenati, LLC............................200 

COMPUTER SOFTWARE 

Blackbaud, Inc........................................302 

Brad Larson Media, Inc......................210 

Creative Discovery Museum........... 218 

Explorer Systems.................................223 

Gateway Ticketing 

Systems, Inc........................................ 713 

Interspectral .......................................... 204 

TAM Retail.............................................. 1027 

Tessitura Network...............................404 

Wonder Workshop Inc.......................201 

CONSULTANTS 

ALCHEMY Studio.................................. 512 

MindSplash...............................................305 

DIGITAL EQUIPMENT/SERVICES 

Group Delphi...........................................807 


Sky-Skan................................................... 805 

DISPLAY CASES 

Chicago Scenic Studios Inc............322 

Zone Display Cases............................. 222 

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 


Canada Science and Technology 

Museums Corporation................. 225 

Center for Advancement of Informal 

Science Education (CAISE).......816 


DEA MUSEUM........................................ 537 

ePlanetarium...........................................205 

Foxfire Interactive Corp...................904 

Grand Stand............................................235 

Museum of Science.............................. 216 


Learning................................................415 

National Living Laboratory.............. 212 

NISE Network.........................................823 

NOAA, National Oceanic and 

Atmospheric Administration...925 

Pathfinders Design 

and Technology................................431 

Science First®/STARLAB®...............335 

Sky-Skan................................................... 805 

The Natural History Museum.........242 

The Tree Room......................................307 


World Biotech Tour.............................825 

ELECTRONIC/MULTIMEDIA 

PRODUCTS 


D3D Cinema............................................705 

TechnoFrolics.........................................828 


The Elumenati, LLC............................200 

The Tree Room......................................307 

EXHIBIT DESIGN 



Benee’s, Inc............................................. 206 

Betty Brinn Children’s Museum and 

BBCM Exhibits Shop....................734 




Science)............................................... 737 

CINNABAR..............................................607 

Grande Exhibitions..............................536 


Exhibitions.........................................1041 


Partnership........................................ 830 

MindSplash...............................................305 

Minotaur Mazes.....................................528 

NRG! Exhibits.........................................530 

Ontario Science Centre.................... 735 

RedBox Workshop ..............................301 

Roto............................................................ 405 

Science Museum of Minnesota..... 731 

The Tree Room......................................307 

Universal Services 

Associates, Inc .................................814 

X3 Productions.....................................406 

EXHIBIT DISPLAY SYSTEMS 



Seiler Instrument & 

Mfg Co., Inc....................................... 700 

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EXHIBITIONS FOR RENT/ 

PURCHASE 

Annenberg Space for 

Photography.....................................637 

Artisans of Florence—International 

Pty Ltd..................................................832 




Hagens’.................................................437 

California Science Center................534 

Canada Science and Technology 

Museums Corporation................. 225 

Carnegie Science Center...............1024 

Children’s Discovery Museum 

of San Jose.........................................325 

Exploratorium........................................323 

Field Museum of Natural History 

(The)......................................................228 

Flexhibit.................................................... 1013 

Grande Exhibitions..............................536 

Imagination Playground..................1019 

Imagine Exhibitions............................625 

Michael Holland Productions........736 



NOAA, National Oceanic and 

Atmospheric Administration...925 


Industry (OMSI)...............................425 


Institution............................................836 

Premier Exhibitions............................ 605 

Running Subway..................................407 

Science Gallery International.........636 

Sciencenter..............................................635 


Entertainment Store, Inc............232 

The Franklin Institute.......................... 812 


Universcience—EPPDCSI.................924 

X3 Productions.....................................406 

FABRICATORS 




Science)............................................... 737 

CINNABAR..............................................607 


(The)......................................................228 

Flexhibit.................................................... 1013 

Group Delphi...........................................807 


Exhibitions.........................................1041 

Kubik Maltbie, Inc.................................623 

Luckey LLC..............................................435 




Roto............................................................ 405 


SH Environnements Immersifs.....424 





FILM/VIDEO 

D3D Cinema............................................705 

de pinxi........................................................901 

Geomedia...............................................1005 


Ventures............................................ 1006 




FUNDRAISING 

Blackbaud, Inc........................................302 




GRAPHIC DESIGN 


Partnership........................................ 830 



INSTALLATION/DISMANTLING 

Kubik Maltbie, Inc. ...............................623 

INTERACTIVE 


BPI..................................................................516 

95 




CINNABAR..............................................607 

de pinxi........................................................901 

DEA MUSEUM........................................ 537 

ePlanetarium...........................................205 

Flexhibit.................................................... 1013 

Foxfire Interactive Corp...................904 

Geomedia...............................................1005 

Group Delphi...........................................807 

GWF Associates, LLC....................... 905 


Exhibitions.........................................1041 



MindSplash...............................................305 

MultiTaction..............................................413 


Learning................................................415 


Industry (OMSI)...............................425 

Sciencenter..............................................635 





LARGE-FORMAT FILMS 

D3D Cinema............................................705 

Foxfire Corp..........................................904 

Giant Screen Cinema 

Association.........................................801 



Ventures............................................ 1006 


SimEx-Iwerks Entertainment...... 1004 

LIGHTING 


Laser Fantasy........................................900 

MULTIMEDIA 

BPI..................................................................516 


Breeze Creative LLC...........................923 


Inhance Digital.......................................224


MultiTaction..............................................413 


Roto............................................................ 405 

Triotech...................................................... 723 

MUSEUM STORE MERCHANDISE 

Imagination Playground .................1019 

Pathfinders Design 

and Technology................................431 

PLANETARIUM 

American Museum of 

Natural History.................................535 

ePlanetarium...........................................205 

Laser Fantasy........................................900 




Ventures............................................ 1006 

Science First®/STARLAB®...............335 

Seiler Instrument & Mfg Co., Inc..700 

Spitz, Inc....................................................802 

PLAYGROUND 

Imagination Playground..................1019 

Luckey LLC..............................................435 


PUBLICATIONS/BOOKS 




Institution............................................836 

ROBOTICS 

Pathfinders Design and 

Technology..........................................431 


SHIPPING/TRANSPORTATION 

SIGNAGE/WAYFINDING 


SIMULATIONS/SIMULATORS 



Triotech...................................................... 723 

SPACE THEATER 



Spitz, Inc....................................................802 

TICKETING SYSTEMS/SOLUTIONS 

accesso...................................................... 906 

Blackbaud, Inc........................................302 


Gateway Ticketing 

Systems, Inc........................................ 713 

Patron Technology..............................907 

TAM Retail.............................................. 1027 


TRAVELING EXHIBITS 

American Museum of 

Natural History.................................535 




Hagens’.................................................437 

California Science Center................534 

Carnegie Science Center...............1024 



Science)............................................... 737 

DEA MUSEUM........................................ 537 

Evergreen Exhibitions.......................532 


(The)......................................................228 

Kubik Maltbie, Inc.................................623 


Minnesota Children’s Museum......429 


Museum of Science and 

Industry................................................525 

NRG! Exhibits.........................................530 



Industry (OMSI)...............................425 


Institution............................................836 

Premier Exhibitions............................ 605 


Sciencenter..............................................635 

96 



The Children’s Museum of 

Indianapolis........................................729 

The Franklin Institute.......................... 812 




X3 Productions.....................................406 

VIRTUAL REALITY 


de pinxi........................................................901 

Geomedia...............................................1005 


Inhance Digital.......................................224 

The Elumenati, LLC............................200

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SESSIONS BY TRACK 

ADMINISTRATION: 

Fundraising on a Shoestring 

The Museum Skunkworks Pecha Kucha: Creating 

disruptive business models to innovate for future 

survival 

APPLICATIONS OF RESEARCH AND 

EVALUATION: 

Long Term Impacts of STEM OST Programs on Underrepresented 

Youth 

An Experimental Study of the Impact of Structured Field 

Trip Experiences on STEM-Underserved Audiences 

Creating Continuity Across Informal Learning 

Environments 

Evaluative Approaches in Exhibit Development 

Gaps and Needs in Computer Science Education: The 

Role of Science Centers 

Getting the Big Picture: Evaluation approaches designed 

for use across multiple settings 

Implications of the NRC’s Report on Out-of-School STEM 

Programs 

Learning Research and STEM Exhibit Design 

Making as a Learning Process: Principles of practice and 

design 

Measuring Wonder: A pilot study to assess the visitor 

experience 

Team-Based Inquiry: A practical evaluation approach for 

non-evaluators 

COMMUNICATIONS, PUBLIC RELATIONS, AND 

MARKETING: 

Worldwide Science Center Go-Pro Challenge 

Community Engagement and Outreach: 

3D Printing in the Service of Disabled Children 

Building Science Center and Afterschool Program 

Partnerships: Lessons learned through Lights on 

Afterschool 

CHISPA: Lessons Learned from a National Collaboration 

to Engage Hispanic Children and Families in Science 

Creating the Lifelong Learning Destination: Adult learners 

in ISE settings 

Emerging Science Centers in Africa: Learning as a field, 

four years after Cape Town 

Engaging Science Professionals in Community Outreach– 

An Exploration of International Models 

Evaluating Professional Development That Brings 

Together Science Centers, Classroom Teachers, and 

Next Generation Science Standards 

Future Cities: How might science museums/centers 

contribute to making cities more livable for more 

people? 

Give it a Nudge: Change from the bottom up. 

Good Communication: Strategies to and from the internet 

Hack Your Partnership Models! 

Increasing Science Center Access for Families through 

Community Engagement 

It’s not where you are from…it is where you are at. 

Moving Beyond Access for Audiences with Autism 

Providing Low Cost Access to our Centers: Truly serving 

the under served in our communities 

The ABC’s of the LGBTQ-Inclusive Museum: Access, buyin, 

and core competencies 

The ABC’s of Museum-Children’s Hospital Collaborations 

The Chemistry of Broader Impacts and ISE 

The PSHC and the Promotion of Modern Biotechnology 

Understanding What Matters: a Community Needs 

Assessment Model for Environmental Risk Concerns 

What Did We Get Into?: Lessons From Engaging Our 

City’s Neighbors in Astronomy Outreach. 

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DEVELOPMENT AND MEMBER RELATIONS: 

Collaborations between Development and Education: 

Designing meaningful community programs that 

engage and inspire donors 

Friend Raising: Bringing social media into your donor 

relations strategy 

I Am Already Doing it All...and You Want Me to Add 

Planned Giving? 

IMLS Grant Outcomes 

Lessons Learned and Future Directions for Federally- 

Funded STEM Programs 

Membership: Current revenue stream? Pipeline to major 

donors? or both? 

Successfully Moving Your Fundraising Beyond the Capital 

Campaign 

The Secret Sauce: How the CEO Maximizes Development 

Performance 

EDUCATION AND PROGRAMMING: 

Answering a Public Call: Designing a Sustainable 

Homeschool Education Program at a Natural History 

Museum 

Be the Learner: Helping teachers shift into the maker 

mindset 

Boutique Collections, Budgeting, and Bringing People 

through the Door: Engagement at any scale 

Career Explorations through Distance Learning 

ECLIPSE 2017: Engaging Classrooms, Libraries, 

Individuals, and Planetariums in a Solar Eclipse 

Engaging young people with science and scientists 

Expanding Early Childhood Science Literacy through 

Storytime Programs 

Families Learn Science through Science Museum Toys 

Go Big or Go Home 

Great Science in Small Packages: Successful approaches 

to development and fabrication of science activity kits 

Hacktivist Media Projects: (Re)Mixing and (Re)Imagining 

writing and science learning 

How Can Science Museums Adapt to Fundamental 

Challenges Raised by the Science of Science 

Communication? 

Innovation in Climate Change Education: Six ways to 

solutions 

Innovative Art-Science Programming for Diverse 

Audiences 

Intersections: Building Sustainable Science-Literacy 

Partnerships 

Lab Cultures: Experiments in format, transparency, and 

co-creation in unusual spaces 

Mad Science Done Sanely: Sharing best practices for safe 

and exciting science demonstrations 

Making Learning Visible: Understanding and 

communicating the learning in children’s play 

Outreach Live! 

Planning with Purpose: Curriculum design and revision for 

relevant, impactful youth programs 

Recreate the Wheel? Ain’t Nobody Got Time For That! 

Safety Science initiative in Science Museums in India 

Small Changes, Big Impact: Hacking your best activities 

to bring in the girls 

That Show is Not Going to Write Itself! 

The BIG Business of Camps! 

The Millennial Generation: Using science and tech to 

ignite youth as social entrepreneurs 

What’s Next? Supporting Youth in Post High School 

Pursuits 

Why Try Funny? Harnessing humor to heighten STEM 

education 

“But Why Should I Care?”: Making science center 

programs relevant to visitors 

EXHIBITS AND ENVIRONMENTS: 

A Growing Network: Year 1 of the YOUmedia Learning 

Labs Online Community 

Annual Exhibit Walking Workshop: Inspirations, 

frustrations, outsider insights, and examples 

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Are Maker Spaces Killing the Traditional Science Center? 

Is That a Bad Thing? 

ASTC Game Jam! Using game thinking to transform 

science center experiences 

Beyond Accessibility: Reframing inclusion and the 

museum’s role in pushing the boundaries of universal 

design 

Early Childhood Exhibits: Developing and designing for 

the youngest learner 

How the communication of sexual health has evolved 

over 22 years in Universum 

Human Interactions as Exhibits 

Innovation & Knowledge Society: Science from a Social 

Perspective 

Making and Design Thinking in Early Childhood 

Mirror: Mirror – Community- Reflected Exhibition 

Development 

Mobile Technologies in the Museum: Reports from the 

field and prognostications 

Playing your way to increased STEM engagement - the 

value of museum games for students 

Renovation of Scientific Exhibition on Historical Buildings 

Science of Sharing: Experiences Prompting Cooperation, 

Negotiation, and Social Metacognition 

Simple Materials, Big Experiences 

The Best Laid Plans: Planning a small center on a small 

budget 

Why (and How) We Should Teach Evolutionary History: 

New tools and fresh perspectives 

Winter Club: Outdoor exhibits, ice, and a few lost mittens 

You Let Them Do What?! Do adventure and risk belong in 

a science center? 

IMMERSIVE MEDIA AND EXPERIENCES: 

Beyond the Dome: Planetariums and astronomy 

education in the 21st century 

Whither the Planetarium: Various futures for digital 

domes 

INNOVATIONS IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY: 

Activities and Techniques for Synbio Engagement: 

Promoting conversations around synthetic biology 

between scientists and publics 

Citizen Science: Generating knowledge and extending the 

museum experience 

From Buying In to Integrating Citizen Science at Your 

Organization: Sharing Concrete Tools and Stories 

How to Use InformalScience.org to Develop Projects, 

Research, and Evaluations 

Improving Science Learning Through Brain-Based 

Research: Leveraging museum-university partnerships 

Museomix: Three Days for Designers, Programmers, 

Researchers, And Makers to “Remix” Their Museum 

Museum Labs 2.0: How to involve your visitors in active 

science research 

Plug-and-Play Macroscopes: Modular hardware and 

software platforms that render data into insights 

Supersizing Science: The present and future of embodied 

learning through technology 

The Human Microbiome: ISE approaches to cutting-edge 

research 

Towards the 21st century Natural History Museum: A 

dialogue 

LEADERSHIP: 

5 Trends to Watch 


Alumni Open Space Meeting: Bottom-Up Leadership 

CEO Debate 3: What do the past and present say about 

our future? 

Developing the Most Effective Committee Structure for 

Your Board 

Founding Decisions that Shape the Future 

Leading from Every Level 

Live Life as a Leadership Laboratory 

Maximizing Opportunities for International Science Centre 

Year 2019: Lessons from 2015 Year of Light 

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No Money, No Mission: Strategies for building a financially 

strong museum 

Responsible Research and Innovation in Europe; New 

ground for university and science center partnerships 

Science Centre Trends and Gaps: Perspectives from 

ASPAC 

Setting Science Center Service Standards 

Strategic Innovation: People, processes, and program 

portfolios 

Succession: Preparing the next generation of science 

center leaders 

The Desert Island Kit – How we reinvent ourselves 

through community dialogue 

The Elephant in the Room: A conversation with CEOs and 

staff about making mistakes 

The Push and the Pull: Leading from the middle 

Wait, Wait, Please Tell Me! 

Ways and Means: How to get big things done 

POSTER SESSIONS: 

‘Take My Survey… Please!’: Practical tips for boosting the 

response to your survey 

Be an Astronaut for a Day 

Beyond the Scavenger Hunt: Comparing families’ learning 

from mobile apps or paper guides 

Denver’s Urban Advantage Efficacy Study: Working to 

improve science literacy among urban middle school 

students 

DEVISE: Building capacity to measure learning outcomes 

in STEM settings 

Does Playing a Mobile Game Change the Way Students 

Interact with Science Center Exhibits? 

Findings from the NISE Network Professional Impacts 

Evaluation 

Games for Learning: The nexus of energy, climate and 

water 

GREAT CITIES: A national touring exhibit about the past, 

present, and future of cities 

How Can Science Museums Tackle Quantum Materials? 

(and, what are they anyway?) 

How the American Phenomenon of Children’s Museums 

Led to the Creation of STEAM-based MUZEIKO in 

Bulgaria 

Impact of Mind, Brain, and Education upon a Museum 

Research Collaboration 

Integrating Art in a Science Exhibition 

Letting Visitors Lead the Way 

Making Learning Visible: Embracing Reggio-inspired 

approaches in a museum’s play space 

MedLab: Using patient simulation for student exploration 

of community health issues 

NASA Past, Present, and Potential Strategies in STEM 

Noticing Math and Science in the World 

Places and Spaces: 100 maps of science 

Planetarium & Observatory Summer Camp for Middle and 

High School Students in Washington State 

Science Centers as a Clearinghouse for Citizen Science 

Opportunities 

The Network: A multi-pronged approach to 

understanding public impacts of organizations 

participating in NISE Net 

The Role of PSHC in Natural Disaster Preparedness and 

Mitigation 

Two Languages, Una Experiencia: A bilingual story 

theater 

Using Science on a Sphere for Earth System Science 

Interpretation 

PRECONFERENCE WORKSHOPS: 

Engaging the Whole Family in Preschool Science: 

Emerging Best Practices for Museums 

Integrating Citizen Science into Science Center 

Programming 

Introduction to Strategic Framing for Climate and Ocean 

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Living in a Mathematical World: Tools to Unveil Math 

Everywhere 

Making and Tinkering CoP- Professional Development 

Opportunity 

NEON: National Education Outreach Network 

Professional Development Programs for Teachers that 

Support Science and Engineering Practices 

Program Development Boot Camp 

Test Drive the Museduino Electronic Exhibit Development 

Kit … and take one home! 

STAFF AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: 

ASTC STEM VISTA Volunteers 

Beyond Exhibit Facilitation: Youth developing media and 

programs. 

Building a Motivated and Effective Volunteer Community 

Mentors are For Us Too 

Moving the Field Forward through Evaluating Capacity 

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PRESENTER INDEX 

A 

Abinader, Geralyn ...................................51 

Abraham Silver, Linda................................. 

34 

Abruzzo, James ......................................36 

Akers, Christina.................................31, 47 

Almaguer, AJ.............................................54 

Alpert, Carol Lynn....................................41 

Altamirano, Carrie...................................57 

Anderson, John ................................19, 55 

Arnold, Emily..............................................51 

Arthurs, Eugene.......................................25 

Atwood-Blaine, Dana...........................40 

Ausman, Mary Beth...............................56 

Auster, Ryan.......................................38, 47 

B 

Baca, Elena .........................................19, 44 

Baillie, Ron....................................................31 

Baker, Matt..................................................54 

Baldioli, Agustin.......................................42 

Barlup, Jenn...............................................60 

Barnes, Heather................................26, 35 

Barnes, Jonathan....................... 33, 51, 61 

Barnett, Adrienne ................................... 21 

Barney, Kristine.........................................34 

Barnhart, Deborah..................................57 

Barriault, Chantal ...........................24, 47 

Barrueto, Erica...........................................51 

Bartels, Dennis...........................................61 

Bassett, Jeff.................................................61 

Bateman, Dennis......................................67 

Beall, Lydia ................................................ 64 

Beargie, Christina...................................60 

Bell, Jamie.............................................31, 38 

Bell, Larry......................................25, 31, 34 

Bennett, Dorothy....................................40 

Bennett, Kate.....................................25, 50 

Berman, Tal.................................................67 

Bertrand, Louise Julie ...........19, 51, 67 

Bevan, Bronwyn .......................................18 

Bevilaqua, Diego..................................... 64 

Bigornia, Juan............................................47 

Blair, Kath.....................................................47 

Blankenship, Mellisa................................51 

Blinderman, Ellen............................... 21, 61 

Bloomfield, Kat.........................................55 

Bolter, Andreas.........................................62 

Bonney, Rick...................................... 34, 63 

Bonnici-Hoecherl, Sandra...................39 

Booth, Bill.....................................................34 

Borrego Pierce, Alicia...........................59 

Braafladt, Keith..........................................19 

Braha, Jeanne.............................................31 

Brahms, Lisa.......................19, 30, 34, 46 

Brandon, Summer....................................19 

Bray, Rebecca............................................47 

Breeling, Tanya......................................... 30 

Brenneman, Wendy................................ 21 

Bretos, Fernando.....................................42 

Brien, Alan.................................................. 49 

Brown, Martin............................................62 

Brunswick, Ian...........................................56 

Bryant, Toph.............................................. 64 

Bueno, Marcia................................... 54, 65 

Bundy, Jennifer........................................60 

Busse, Aly.....................................................19 

Börner, Katy.......................................34, 40 

Boyette, Todd............................................55 

C 

Camacho, Merisa.....................................59 

Caola, Antonia.......................................... 48 

Casey, Dennis.............................................45 

Castro-Diephouse, Rachel................ 20 

Cavendish, Kim..........................................31 

Chalaud, Damien.....................................43 

Chan, Seb.....................................................25 

Chang, Audrey...........................................61 

Chen, Ganigar........................................... 48 

Chesebrough, David......................50, 57 

Chicone, Sarah..........................................36 

Chudoba, Tara.......................... 22, 24, 40 

Chung, James........................................... 46 

Chung, Michael........................................ 46 

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Cittadini, Rebecca...................................55 

Cockerham, Debbie...............................29 

Cohen, Jonah.................................... 33, 60 

Cohen, Orna................................................51 

Cohen, Ruth................................................34 

Cohn, Sarah.................................38, 49, 61 

Cole, Lynn....................................................55 

Collis, Blair...................................................33 

Conlon, Linda......................................31, 46 

Corbin, Robert..........................................56 

Corvest-Morel, Hoëlle...........................24 

Cotman, Emily............................................19 

Cox, Tara...............................................20, 55 

Crate, Jennie..............................................39 

Crowe, Debra..............................................51 

Cruz, Elio......................................................59 

D 

Dahlager, Mark......................................... 50 

Das, Jayatri...................................31, 47, 60 

Daut, Michael.............................................55 

Davies, Karen.............................................45 

Dean, Sam...................................................33 

Deatherage, Christy...............................45 

DeBolt, Jo.....................................................31 

Decarolis, Peter........................................67 

Deedrick, Rita............................................25 

Demeter, Derek.........................................55 

Demke, Elisabeth.............................32, 46 

Desjardins, Annick..................................24 

DeStrulle, Arlene......................................43 

Devine, Sara................................................25 

DiBartolomeo, Donna....................31, 60 

Dickerson, Molly........................................61 

Dickow, Benjamin................................... 20 

Dierking, Lynn...........................................47 

Dillon, Justin...............................................39 

Doherty, Janna..........................................55 

Dowidar, Hanan........................................25 

Drozd, Jane.................................................47 

Dubinski, Larry...........................................31 

Duensing, Sally.........................................36 

Dupuis, Jason............................................27

Duran, Sean........................................24, 65 

Durieux, Meghan......................39, 47, 60 

Dusenbery, Paul.......................................43 

E 

East, Jennifer.............................................25 

Ebbert, Franklin........................................67 

Eisenberg, Chris.......................................26 

Eisenmann, Amy...............................21, 56 

El-Sayed, Ahmed Mohamed.............43 

Ellenbogen, Kirsten........................32, 38 

Ellis, Raluca.................................................56 

Enyedy, Noel...............................................51 

Erickson, Lin...............................................32 

F 

Farah, Martha............................................60 

Feder, Michael............................................18 

Fenster, Ariel...............................................31 

Fernandi, Kelly..........................................67 

Firmhofer, Robert................................... 48 

Fisher, Amanda..................................61, 64 

Fisher, Martin.......................................31, 48 

Fleming, Elizabeth...................................51 

Fletcher, Valerie........................................24 

Fooshee, Julie............................................55 

Fox, RaeAnn................................................61 

Frazier, Cheronda............................25, 32 

Friedman, Robert...................................60 

Fristedt, Peter............................................63 

Fromson, Kathryn...................................26 

Fulton, Steve..............................................32 

Fumarolo, Ann..........................................33 

G 

Galley, Elisabeth.......................................26 

Garcia, Maria Isabel.........................49, 61 

Garfinkle, Robert......................................41 

Garibay, Cecilia........................................ 49 

G/Egziabher, Alemayehu....................43 

Genovesi, Jacqueline.............................45 

George, Sarah............................................26 

Giampaoli, Mychalene...........................42 

Giron, Andrea...................................30, 60 

Glass, Margaret.........................................25 

Goforth, Christine....................................43 

Goldstein, Eddie........................................61 

Goodyear, Leslie........................................18 

Gordon, Neil.............................................. 48 

Gottschalk, Alexandra..........................62 

Gourdine, Ervin.........................................25 

Grace, Melissa............................................55 

Grack Nelson, Amy................................38 

Grant, Olivier..............................................67 

Gray, Megan............................................... 46 

Green, Lucy.................................................65 

Greenhouse, Jim......................................59 

Greer, Christian..................................43, 51 

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Groce, Philip...............................................62 

Groulx, Marianne......................................55 

Groulx, Michel............................................67 

Gruner, Hank..................................... 20, 63 

Guberman, Steven...................................41 

Guererro, Andres Barerra............18, 59 

Guerrero, Aaron........................................61 

Gupta, Preeti..............................25, 34, 39 

Gustafson-Hilton, Kathy......................33 

Gutwill, Joshua..................................32, 63 

H 

Haas, Joanna...................................... 25, 57 

Hadro, Josh.................................................56 

Hager, Karen...................................... 25, 44 

Hale, Lucy....................................................27

Hall, Michelle..............................................40 

Halsey, Daniel.............................................34 

Hamilton, Devon............................. 26, 50 

Hamilton, Patrick..............................35, 41 

Harris, William...................................33, 38 

Harvey, David.............................................67 

Hastings, Joe....................................... 31, 57 

Hathaway, Stephanie............................ 20 

Havel, Eric....................................................56 

Hawkins, Beth............................................58 

Hecox, Timothy.................................31, 60 

Heil, David................................................... 46 

Heim, Jennifer.......................................... 44 

Heimlich, Joe..............................................39 

Heiser, David......................................32, 35 

Henderson, Tara........................................ 21 

Herlev, Kim..................................................57 

Hernandez, Ann........................................ 21 

Hernández, Claudia................................45 

Herring, Brad...............................................61 

Herszenhorn, Laura................................63 

Higgins, Lila.................................................43 

Hines, Dana.................................................38 

Holland, Laura...........................................25 

Hollen, Heather.........................................47 

Horne, Catherine...............................26, 31 

Hoyos, Nohora......................................... 48 

Huffman, Douglas..................................40 

Huffman, Kurt....................................39, 47 

Humphrey, Chevy....................24, 36, 57 

Hunter, Kim.................................................57 

I 

Imholte, Joe................................................39 

Indiana, Scott Wayne................... 22, 40 

Ireland, Dave...............................................43 

Ireland, Natalie..........................................55 

Israel, Elisa...................................................47 

J 

Jackson, Ali....................................31, 47, 61 

Jackson, Mia.............................................. 64 

Jacobsen, John....................................... 50 

Jacquemyn, Erik..................................... 48 

Jenkins, Jennifer......................................32 

Jennings, Paul Wyn................................43 

Johnson, Marilyn......................................36 

Johnson-Glenberg, Mina......................51 

Johnston, Jesse........................................63 

Jones-Rizzi, Joanne......................... 41, 51 

Jovanovic, Jennifer.................................. 21 

Juarez, Cheryl................................... 59, 64 

K 

Kalam Attavar, Sadhana......................58 

Kali, Liana......................................19, 44, 47 

Kanhadilok, Peeranut............................45 

Kavanaugh, Michael..............................60 

Keefe, Christine.........................................22 

Keiper, Pam.................................................67 

Kelly, Erica................................................... 30 

Kelly-Frère, Kristofer.21, 26, 32, 50, 60 

Kemper, Josh.............................................. 21 

Kennedy, Bryan........................................34 

King, Heather.............................................39 

Kipling, Becki..............................31, 56, 63 

Kirov, Bistra.................................................28 

Kissel, Richard...........................................35 

Klein, Eve.....................................................60 

Knutson, Karen.........................................39 

Koivu, Tapio................................................57 

Kollmann, Elizabeth......................... 31, 61 

Komatsu, Toshi..........................................33 

Kortenaar, Michelle...........................31,60 

Koster, Emlyn..............................................61 

Kowrach, Nicole.......................................63 

Koziol, Brenda.......................................... 50 

Krafft, Kathleen.........................................67 

Kuechenberg, Alexandra....................36 

Kuldell, Natalie...........................................31 

Kushnir, Tamar..........................................60 

Kusiak, Frank...............................................31 

Kuslansky, Eli..............................................33 

L 

Labine, Guy..................................................31 

Labriole, Michaela...................................56 

LaFollette, Diane..................................... 46 

Lane, Brittani.......................................21, 49 

Langer, Miriam............................................18 

LaPlant, Eric.................................................41 

Latour, Mathieu.........................................55 

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Laursen, Sheena...................................... 48 

Lausch, Jessica........................................ 20 

Laverty, Michele............................... 33, 48 

Lawrence, Cindy......................................22 

LeBlanc, Denise......................................... 21 

Leigh, Kristin......................................20, 57 

Leissing, JJ..................................................26 

Leroux, Suzie.............................................27 

Letourneau, Suzy....................................56 

Levine, Brian...............................................63 

Lewis, Lesley..............................................36 

Lim, Tit Meng............................................ 49 

Lindgren, Robb..........................................51 

Lipardi, Vincenzo.....................................34 

Little, Robin.................................................62 

Littrell, Romie.............................................56 

Livingston, Kate.......................................33 

Livingston, Troy................................33, 63 

Livingstone, Karen................................. 64 

Lockhart, Danyll........................................61 

Long, Stephanie.......................................35 

Lovelady, Wendy.....................................67 

Lyons, Leilah................................................51 

M 

MacDonald, Daniel..................................67 

MacDonald, Sally.................................... 64 

MacDonald, Teresa.................................35 

Mace, Trish....................................................19 

Macey, Sarah...............................................61 

Mak, Dawn....................................................41 

Marcussen, Mary..................................... 49 

Marshall, Sherry.......................................60 

Martin, Jennifer................................. 25, 57 

Martin, Laura..............................................36 

Martin, Paul........................................ 48, 65 

Martinez, Christina..................................62 

Martinez, Sara............................................47 

Mastin, Keith...............................................56 

Mayas, Rabiah...........................................47 

Mayer, Monika...................................... 19, 61 

Mayhew, Michael.....................................40 

Mayo, Jacki.............................................21, 31 

McCall, Kris..................................................62 

McCarthy, Catherine...............................31 

McCreedy, Dale.........................................47 

McDonald, Hugh.......................45, 51, 63

McKenna-Cress, Polly...........................67 

McKenney, Janet......................................43 

McLaren, Steven......................................59 

McLaughlin, Hooley................33, 46, 61 

McLennan, Michael.................................34 

McMenamin, Jennifer................... 33, 60 

McNaughton, Brooke........................... 64 

Measells, Jill................................................ 44 

Mesiti, Leigh Ann.....................................28 

Metzger, Ann....................................... 31, 57 

Meyer, Eric...................................................36 

Milavetz, David...........................................41 

Miller-Houck, Michele............................56 

Minaga, Akiko...........................................60 

Mir, Ronen....................................................43 

Mokros, Jan.................................................43 

Monahan, Peggy................19, 26, 40, 51 

Moon, Friderike.........................................62 

Mooney, Kris................................................51 

Morrissey, Kris............................................43 

Moshenberg, Sarah................................55 

Mourits, Monique.....................................38 

Muhler, Charles...........................................51 

Multani, Satbir.......................................... 44 

MuMin, Azuka........................................... 49 

Myllykoski, Mikko....................26, 48, 49 

N 

Nasariah Ibrahim, Tengku.................. 49 

Neafus, Dan................................................55 

Nelson, Roxanne......................................32 

Nemcsok, Stephanie.............................24 

Newlin, J.......................................................36 

Nguyen, Cecilia.........................................28 

Nielsen, Jared........................................... 49 

Niemela, Joe...............................................25 

Norton, Heather...................................... 64 

O 

Olson, Hillary..............................................39 

Olson, Mary..................................25, 42, 61 

Orselli, Paul......................................... 28, 46 

Ortenzo, Linda......................................... 64 

Ostfeld, Keith..............................31, 35, 48 

Ostman, Rae.......................................35, 48 

Owens, Whitney........................................51 

P 

Paige, Amanda.................................. 21, 32 

Parara, Eve....................................................31 

Patten, Dave.......................................25, 48 

Patterson, Adam.....................................60 

Pattison, Scott............................38, 61, 64 

Payne, Betsy...............................................59 

Pegram, Emma.........................................39 

Pelaez, Anthony.......................................63 

Peppler, Kylie..............................................51 

Perez, Reihvelle.........................................42 

Perez-Gallego, Jorge.............................36 

Perin, Suzanne..................................27, 40 

Persson, Per-Edvin................................ 50 

Petrich, Mike........................................19, 24 

Petrie, Kaylan.....................................29, 55 

Philipp, Joanie............................................61 

Phillips, Tina.........................................19, 29 

Piazza, Julie................................................62 

Pickering, Jane..........................................35 

Pidskalny, Alison..............................26, 57 

Pierce, Alicia Borrego...........................59 

Pierce, Michael...........................................18 

Pillars, Trisha.............................................. 64 

Pillsbury, Claire..........................................25 

Pitts, Derrick...............................................58 

Poisson, Frédéric.................................... 64 

Poles, Tamara.............................................54 

Porcello, Darrell....................................... 48 

Pratt, Megan.............................................. 46 

Price, Aaron.........................................27, 47 

Pullen, Sydney.......................................... 49 

Punt, Barbara.............................................57 

Purcell, Karen..............................................19 

Purdum, Timshel......................................45 

R 

Ramus, Neal................................................54 

Redmond-Jones, Beth.........................24 

Regalla, Lisa.......................................34, 64 

Reich, Christine.........................................24 

Reich, Christopher................. 30, 32, 43 

Reynolds, Andrea....................................62 

Reynolds, Elizabeth................................58 

Reynolds, Katura.......................................61 

Rickards, Jennifer................................... 44 

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Riise, Jan.......................................................55 

Risner, Brady..............................................63 

Rivas, Brisa.........................................49, 60 

Robertson, Gale.......................................47 

Robichaud, Cybèle.................................58 

Robinson, Laurel..................................... 20 

Rockmore, Dan.........................................43 

Rockwell, Tom............................26, 34, 51 

Rodriguez, Sandra..................................55 

Romero, Carlos........................................ 44 

Rosino, Liz...................................................29 

Ross, Robert...............................................35 

Rubin, Andee.............................................22 

Rudolph, Jeff.................................... 33, 50 

Ruggiero, Joe............................................36 

Ryack-Bell, Sandra......................... 20, 63 

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Saba, Bryan.................................................36 

Sailor, Amy................................................. 49 

Salim, Ahmed............................................25 

Samarita-Domingo, Luningning.42, 58 

Santer, Jennifer.........................24, 35, 43 

Santomassimo, Jeanmarie................ 46 

Saucier, Stephen......................................56 

Sava, Jussi...........................................50, 57 

Scarff, Lynn.........................................33, 56 

Scheufele, Dietram.................................25 

Schloss, Dana.....................................19, 44 

Schulson, Henry.......................................57 

Schumacher, Shannon.........................38 

Scott, Monique...........................................61 

Scott, Tim.................................................... 44 

Secor, Jo Ann............................................28 

Semmel, Marsha........................................51 

Semmens, Kathryn.................................58 

Semos, Dana...............................................61 

Shanahan, Mike.........................................33 

Shirk, Jennifer.............................................19 

Short, Jim.....................................................63 

Sieckman, Mark....................................... 49 

Siegel, Eric...........................................33, 65 

Silverman, Julie........................................ 50 

Singer, Silvia................................................33 

Sittenfeld, David......................... 19, 31, 35 

Skolnick, Lee..............................................28 

Sladek, Mary...............................................29

Slisher, Todd...............................................62 

Smith, Frieda...............................................61 

Smith, Kaytee............................................32 

Spence, Andrew...................................... 49 

Spielmann, Justin....................................59 

Stahl, Laura.................................................62 

Staveloz, Walter...................... 25, 43, 48 

Steele, K-Fai................................................54 

Strang, Craig............................................. 20 

Strangway, David....................................43 

Strayer, Molly...............................................51 

Strickland, Zeta........................................27 

Strongman, Melissa............................... 48 

Stueber, Nancy..................................31, 50 

Sullivan, Steven.........................................27 

T 

Taylor, Anika........................20, 33, 61, 67 

Taylor, Paul...................................20, 33, 61 

Taylor, Trevor...............................................19 

Terry, Sherlock............................................19 

Thate, Karine...............................................41 

Thomas, Gillian..........................................43 

Tinkler, Abigail...........................................45 

Tobin, Adam...............................................33 

Todd, Jim..............................................55, 62 

Toon, Jessica..............................................59 

Toro, Sandra...............................................43 

Torres, Alberto Lopez....................19, 46 

Trautmann, Charles............................... 46 

Trooskin, Gerri...........................................55 

Troxel, Grace.............................................. 49 

Truitt, Holly.................................................60 

Trujillo, Rianne............................................18 

Turbide, Johanne.....................................36 

Tweddle, John...........................................43 

Twiggs, Korie.............................................54 

Tyhurst, Sherry..........................................59 

U 

Urban, Julie..................................................19 

Uzzo, Stephen............................................51 

V 

Vakoula, Stephan.................................... 48 

Vallejo, Arturo............................................45 

Van de Laar, Bart.....................................38 

Van der Meer, Michael...........................38 

Vargas, Alberto.........................................59 

Verheyden, Patricia................................25 

Viehweg, Jill................................................63 

Villagra, Analia......................................... 49 

W 

Wagner, Clifford.......................................67 

Walsh, Nancy..............................................51 

Wanakule, Prinda......................................19 

Wang, Jennifer..........................................27 

Wardrip, Peter.......................... 24, 30, 34 

Watson, Janella....................21, 31, 55, 61 

Wechsler, Helen........................................32 

Weems, Jan.................................................41 

Wells, David.........................................19, 47 

Wenger, Angela........................................45 

West, Robert Mac.......................... 36, 50 

West Puckett, Stephanie....32, 34, 47 

White, Elizabeth.......................................35 

White, Harry...............................................67 

Whitlinger, Liz............................................65 

Whitney, Glen............................................22 

Widman, Sari.............................................54 

Wigdahl, Blake..........................................26 

Wilkinson, Karen.......................19, 46, 56 

Wint, Dennis.............................................. 50 

Wittrock, Don............................................32 

Wu, Stephanie...........................................42 

Wunar, Bryan.....................................47, 54 

Wyatt, Ryan................................................33 

Y 

Yip, Chee-Kuen........................................ 49 

Young, Alison.............................................43 

Yu, Julie..........................................................31 

Yu, Ka Chun................................................55 

Z 

Zeh, Rob.......................................................55 

Zghal, Mourad...........................................25 

Zongrone, Adrian....................................39 

Zsuppan, Gabor...............................32, 47 

Zuckerman, Adam..................................67 

Zwissler, Alexander................................26 

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The World Biotech Tour (WBT) 

was created to unite our global 

community and engage youth 

in science by bringing the excitement 

and wonder of biotechnology to 

museums around the world. The 

WBT will travel to 12 science centers 

from 2015-2017 starting with 

Pavilion of Knowledge in Portugal, 

Miraikan in Japan and Technopolis 

in Belgium. 

EXPERIENCE 

THE TOUR! 

Key Elements of the Tour include: 

• Biotech-themed Science Festivals 

• Student Ambassador Program 

• Be a Scientist: Conduct Labs 

and Hands-on Activities 

• Outreach to Schools and Communities 

• Free Materials Online for All 

Science Centers & Teachers 

For information and updates visit 

www.WorldBiotechTour.org 

WorldBiotechTourASTC 

@BiotechTour #wbt2015 

WorldBiotechTour

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ASTC BOARD OF DIRECTORS, 

CONFERENCE PROGRAM PLANNING 

COMMITTEE, AND STAFF 

ASTC Board Members 

Kate Bennett, Rochester Museum and 

Science Center 

Rochester, NY 

Blair Collis, Bishop Museum 

Honolulu, HI 

Kirsten Ellenbogen, Great Lakes Science 

Center 

Cleveland, OH 

Matt Fleury, Connecticut Science Center 

Hartford, CT 

Margaret Honey, New York Hall of Science 

Queens, NY 

Nohora Elisabeth Hoyos, Maloka, Centro 

Interactive de Ciencia y Tecnologia 

Bogota, Colombia 

Eric Jolly, Science Museum of Minnesota 

St. Paul, MN 

Tit Meng (TM) Lim, Science Centre 

Singapore 

Singapore 

Ronen Mir, Weizmann Institute of 

Science—Levinson Visitors Center 

Rehovot, Israel 

Jennifer Martin,TELUS Spark 

Calgary, AB, Canada 

David Mosena, Museum of Science and 

Industry 

Chicago, IL 

Neville Petrie, Science Alive! The New 

Zealand Science Centre 

Christchurch, New Zealand 

Stephanie Ratcliffe, The Wild Center/ 

Natural History Museum of the Adirondacks 

Tupper Lake, NY 

Tim Ritchie, The Tech Museum of 

Innovation 

San Jose, CA 

Silvia Singer, MIDE, Museo Interactivo de 

Economia, Mexico 

D.F., Mexico 

Barry Van Deman, Museum of Life and 

Science 

Durham, NC 

ASTC Executive Committee 

Chevy Humphrey, Arizona Science Center 

Phoenix, AZ 

Chair 

Linda Conlon, Centre for Life 

Newcastle upon Tyne, UK 

Chair-Elect 

Joanna Haas, Kentucky Science Center 

Louisville, KY 

Secretary 

David Chesebrough, COSI 

Columbus, OH 

Treasurer 

Guy Labine, Science North 

Sudbury, ON, Canada 

Member-at-Large 

Alexander Zwissler, Chabot Space & 

Science Center 

Oakland, CA 

Member-at-Large 

Anthony (Bud) Rock, ASTC 


President and CEO 

Conference Program 

Planning Committee 

Guy Labine, Science North 

Sudbury, ON, Canada 

Tifferney White, Discovery Childrens 

Museum 

Las Vegas, NV 

Tammy Seldon, Giant Screen Cinema 

Association 

Holly Springs, NC 

Ann Metzger, Carnegie Science Center 

Pittsburgh, PA 

Dean Briere, Arizona Science Center 

Phoenix, AZ 

Kim Herlev, Experimentarium 

Hellerup, Denmark 

Karen Hager, Ontario Science Center 

Toronto, ON, Canada 

Paul Orselli, POW 

Baldwin, NY 

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Katie Ahmann, North Carolina Museum of 

Natural Sciences 

Raleigh, NC 

Ryan Wyatt, California Academy of 

Sciences 

San Francisco, CA 

Roy Campbell, North Carolina Museum of 

Natural Sciences 

Raleigh, NC 

Alicia Borrego-Pierce, Explora 

Albuquerque, NM 

Michel Groulx, Montreal Science Center 

Montreal, QC, Canada 

Elizabeth Fleming, Museum of Life and 

Science 

Durham, NC 

Luisa Massarani, Museu da Vida 

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 

Maya Halevy, Bloomfield Science Museum 

Jerusalem, Israel 

Jill Measells, The Works 

Bloomington, MN 

Kellen Nixon, MOSI 

Tampa, FL 

ASTC Staff 

Anthony (Bud) Rock, President and CEO 

brock@astc.org 

Alejandro Asin, Administrative Assistant 

aasin@astc.org 

Peter DeCarolis, VISTA Project Director 

pdecarolis@astc.org 

James Estes, Controller 

jestes@astc.org 

JB Ference, Accountant 

jference@astc.org 

Margaret Glass, Director, Professional 

Development 

mglass@astc.org 

Wendy Hancock, Manager, Professional 

Development Services 

whancock@astc.org

Ann Hernandez, Program Manager, 

Professional Development 

ahernandez@astc.org 

Carlin Hsueh, Project Manager, World 

Biotech Tour 

chsueh@astc.org 

Nina Humes, Manager, Conference 

nhumes@astc.org 

Jessica Jain, Manager, Member Services 

jjain@astc.org 

Monica Jones, Grants Accountant 

mjones@astc.org 

Michelle Kenner, Association Services 

Coordinator 

mkenner@astc.org 

Mary Mathias, Communications Manager 

mmathias@astc.org 

Cliff Reis, Chief of Staff 

creis@astc.org 

Christine Ruffo, Manager, Research and 

Web 

cruffo@astc.org 

Emily Schuster, Editor 

eschuster@astc.org 

Sean Smith, Director, Government and 

Public Relations 

ssmith@astc.org 

Walter Staveloz, Director, International 

Relations 

wstaveloz@astc.org 

Korie Twiggs, Program Manager, 

Professional Development 

ktwiggs@astc.org 

Jamie Bell, CAISE Project Director 

jbell@astc.org 

Patty Montaňo, CAISE Program Manager 

pmontano@astc.org 

Jared Nielsen, CAISE Online Producer 

jnielsen@astc.org 

Grace Troxel, CAISE Digital Librarian 

gtroxel@astc.org 

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UPCOMING ASTC ANNUAL CONFERENCES 

▲ 

September 24–27, 

2016 

Tampa, Florida 

Hosted by MOSI 

(Museum of Science 

and Industry) 

October 21–24, 2017 

San Jose, California 

Hosted by The Tech Museum of Innovation 

September 29–October 2, 2018 

Hartford, Connecticut 

Hosted by the Connecticut Science Center 

INDEX OF ADVERTISERS 

2016 ASTC Conference Session Proposal...........97 

Aramco.................................................................................... 115 

Artisans of Florence International..........................103 

ASU...........................................................................................90 

Blackbaud.................................................................................4 

Building the Bridge to 2016.........................................97 

Children’s Museum Indianapolis................................76 

Dimensions Magazine..................................................... 93 

Dinosaurs Unearthed......................................................84 

D3D Cinema..........................................................................53 

Eddie Goldstein.................................................................. 65 

Evans & Sutherland..........................................................94 

GES.....................................................................................110, 111 

Grande Exhibitions.............................................................. 2 

Groupon.....................................................................................11 

GSCA........................................................................................ 113 

Hands On! Inc........................................................................14 

Hull and Train Exhibits...................................................105 

Imagine Exhibitions...........................................................16 

Imax............................................................................................23 

Informalscience.org............................................................81 

Leading Edge Awards.....................................................75 

Minotaur Mazes...................................................................52 

Montreal Science Center................................................72 

National Geographic Studios......................................73 

Oregon Museum of Science and Industry.......... 36 

PGAV Destinations...........................................................44 

Red Box..................................................................................66 

Roto..........................................................................................116 

Superior Exhibits & Design Inc...................................57 

Tampa 2016........................................................................... 98 

Tessitura Network...............................................................13 

World Biotech Tour........................................................ 109 

X3 Productions................................................................... 82 

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Meet the New Maker-Space 

Roto is excited to announce the latest innovations in maker-style learning for interactive museums. 

Conceived across 4,000 ft 2 and taking the place of conventional permanent exhibits, this project 

is being developed in collaboration with Science Museum of Virginia to set new standards for 

open-ended, tool-based engagement for new and traditional museum audiences. 

www.roto.com 

RECENT CLIENTS: THE TECH MUSEUM OF INNOVATION • CONNECTICUT SCIENCE CENTER • CLARK PLANETARIUM 

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN HISTORY • PETROSAINS DISCOVERY CENTRE • SCIENCE MUSEUM OKLAHOMA 

PEROT MUSEUM OF NATURE & SCIENCE • REUBEN H. FLEET SCIENCE CENTER • ORLANDO SCIENCE CENTER

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