Ep 22. How the ASTC helps science centers shine!
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Even the best science & technology centers in the world need a support network. Ann Hernandez drops by to discuss how the Association of Science-Technology Centers helps over 600 members...
show moreIf you’re in a museum or cultural site, how are you addressing diversity and equity of access? If you need help in this area, reach out to professionals such as Ann who will be able to point you in the right direction.
Don’t worry about being perfect! It’s ok for the public to see you create a new space for them… and it’s even better if they can contribute. It’s all about ownership after all!
Reach out to community organisations to broaden participation. This can be via citizen science as well as traditional outreach activities.
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education
About Ann Hernandez
Ann is a former elementary teacher and is on the leadership team for the International Society for Technology in Education Interactive Video Conferencing Professional Learning Network, following her work as a distance learning Educator, Manager, and Director of Programs at the Ann Arbor Hands-on Museum in Michigan. She is currently the Program Manager for Professional Development and Inclusion Initiatives at the Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC) in Washington, D.C., a global organization that provides collective voice, professional support, and programming opportunities to science centers, museums, and similar institutions. ASTC serves over 600 members across 50 countries (www.astc.org). The projects in Ann’s domain focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives, including leading ASTC’s Diversity and Leadership Development Fellows Program which is celebrating its 17th year.
ahernandez@astc.org
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hernandezann/
Link for the mite vending machine at Oakland Museum of California! http://museumca.org/citizen-science-vending-machine
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