Events

Join the Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) on Tuesday, May 6 at 3:00 p.m. ET for a public briefing on their new study about public attitudes toward science and science policy in this moment. This timely public opinion data from April 2025 highlights an urgent need for new approaches to public engagement that emphasize the connections between the science we […]

Using Science Communication to effect positive change: exploring transitions, traditions and tensions The University of Aberdeen is delighted to be able to invite you to attend PCST 2025.  The conference theme will seek to explore transitions (change versus stability), traditions (the old, current and the new) and tensions (dispute versus consensus) that influence all of our work as science communicators. In […]

2025 Conference for Advancing the Participatory Sciences Join us in Portland for four exciting days of collaboration! CAPS 2025 will feature symposia, talks, collaborative discussions, and networking events, plus skills-building workshops, and field trips showcasing the unique ecosystems and projects of the Pacific Northwest. CAPS 2025 will be hosted in Portland, Oregon, a city known for its […]

Convocation on the Status of Informal Science and Engineering Education The Convocation on the Status of Informal Science and Engineering Education is a 2-day event that will bring together the research, practice, policy, and philanthropic communities to take stock of the progress made in the field over the past 15 years since the release of […]

Application Information Applications for this meeting must be submitted by June 15, 2025. Please apply early, as some meetings become oversubscribed (full) before this deadline. If the meeting is oversubscribed, it will be stated here. Note: Applications for oversubscribed meetings will only be considered by the conference chair if more seats become available due to […]

Join us for the Keynote Address of the Collaborative for Advancing Science Teaching and Learning's Inaugural Public Summit on July 17, 2025, at 11:45 AM. Arthur Lupia (University of Michigan) and Rajul Pandya (Arizona State University) will engage in a lively dialogue about communicating science in challenging times and the importance of centering communities and […]

The Cultivating Ensembles conference brings together individuals with different sensibilities and interests in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEMM) to celebrate the interwoven nature of sciences, technologies, humanities, and arts as human activities. Together we co-create the conditions in which we learn from, leverage, and share our experiences.  We aim to build an inclusive […]

Public research universities and institutions have been innovating to expand their engagement with the public and support collaborations across research, government, community, and industry. Join the Standing Committee on Advancing Science Communication for a session that will provide evidence and examples of approaches for capacity-building efforts to support public engagement with science. Discussion will explore […]

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

What happens when science meets policy in a populist age? Join leading international experts for a global workshop on Mon. Sept. 8th (9 am-noon ET) with in-person and Zoom participation options. Explore the role of civic science practices in shaping the future of evidence-informed policy. In-person participation (Fuse Building, Arlington, VA): htts://www.eventbrite.com/e/communicating-science-for-policy-in-a-populist-world-tickets-1508077413139? Online participation: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/online-workshop-communicating-science-for-policy-in-a-populist-world-tickets-1508079669889? In this workshop, we will […]

Join the Board on Science Education on September 25, 2025, for a one-day symposium on the recent consensus study report, Understanding and Addressing Misinformation About Science. Leaders from across domains will discuss the report’s insights and recommendations and explore opportunities for coordinated multi-sector action. In-person and virtual participation are available. The report offers a comprehensive […]