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  • Saturday, Sep 6th
    2:30 PM - 3:30 PM US PT
    Beyond Your Inbox: A Solution Lab for Stronger Relationship-Building and Community Engagement
    Location: 2014
    Albeliza Perez – American Museum of Natural History
    Tina Lara – Chachalu Museum and Cultural Center
    Sandy Valdivia – Fleet Science Center
    Community and PartnershipsSolution Lab
  • Saturday, Sep 6th
    2:30 PM - 3:30 PM US PT
    PD Palooza: Exploring the Evolving Role of Museums in Enhancing Formal Education
    Location: 2024
    Jolie Pelds – Science Center of Iowa
    Debbie Coppula – Children's Museum of Pittsburgh
    Sherry Burch – The Tech Interactive
    Mindy R. Porter – Scott Family Amazeum
    Claire D'Emic – Long Island Children's Museum
    Education and EventsSolution Lab
  • Saturday, Sep 6th
    2:30 PM - 3:30 PM US PT
    Living Collections Resource Community: Activating a Community of Practice for Institutions With Live Animal Collections
    Location: 2020
    Daniel Zeiger – American Museum of Natural History
    Laurie Miller – COSI's Center for Research and Evaluation
    Kristen Olson – American Museum of Natural History
    Jacqueline Peeler – Museum of Science, Boston
    Melissa Chin – Liberty Science Center
    Facility and Exhibit DesignSolution Lab
  • Saturday, Sep 6th
    2:30 PM - 3:30 PM US PT
    Behind the Smiles: Navigating the Pressure Points of Volunteer Management
    Location: 2016
    Ashley Connelly, n/a – Orlando Science Center
    Sierra Coathup, n/a – Sciencenter
    Anna Fuqua, n/a – McWane Science Center
    Zach Lynn, n/a – Orlando Science Center
    Valarie Contreras – California Academy of Sciences
    Organizational Culture and WorkforceSolution Lab
  • Sunday, Sep 7th
    3:00 PM - 4:00 PM US PT
    Strengthening Early STEM Learning: Building Effective Partnerships That Support Universal PreK
    Location: 2016
    Brittin Romero – Bay Area Discovery Museum
    Tzipor Ulman – Science is Elementary
    Jennifer Waters – San Rafael City Schools
    Carol Barton – Marin County Office of Education
    Community and PartnershipsSolution Lab
  • Sunday, Sep 7th
    3:00 PM - 4:00 PM US PT
    Rethinking Science Engagement in the Face of Extremism
    Location: 2005
    Linda Conlon – International Centre for Life
    Chevy Humphrey – Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
    Robert Firmhofer – Copernicus Science Center
    Silvia Singer – MIDE, Mexico
    MIchael John Gorman – MIT Museum
    Leadership and ManagementSolution Lab
  • Monday, Sep 8th
    11:15 AM - 12:15 PM US PT
    What Tastes Like Home? Recipes for Success in Developing Inclusive Sticky-Note Response Walls
    Location: 2001
    Deborah Wasserman – COSI's Center for Research and Evaluation
    Amy Bolton – U.S. Botanic Garden
    Laura Weiss – COSI
    Donnelley Hayde – COSI's Center for Research and Evaluation
    Emily Hestness – U.S. Botanic Garden
    Audience and InclusionSolution Lab
  • Monday, Sep 8th
    11:15 AM - 12:15 PM US PT
    Science Center Sit-In: Going Rogue for a Good Cause
    Location: 2014
    Christian Greer – Michigan Science Center
    Carol Tang – American Museum of Natural History
    Tifferney White – Louisiana Children's Museum
    Janella Watson – Watson Creative Consulting
    Dana Schloss – New York Hall of Science
    Leadership and ManagementSolution Lab
  • Monday, Sep 8th
    11:15 AM - 12:15 PM US PT
    Exploring and Shaping AI Education and Technology in Informal Learning Spaces: The Role of Research and Development in Museums
    Location: 2022
    Brooke M. Turner – Thinkery
    Ilona Anna Iłowiecka-Tańska – Copernicus Science Center
    LeKeisha R. Harding – Thinkery
    Debbie Coppula – Children's Museum of Pittsburgh
    Ethan Danahy – Tufts University Center for Engineering Education and Outreach
    Manny Juarez – Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
    Trends and InnovationSolution Lab
  • Monday, Sep 8th
    1:15 PM - 2:15 PM US PT
    Can Standardized Practices Benefit and Hinder Traveling Exhibits?
    Location: 2020
    James Hart – Discovery Place
    Emily Vanderpol – American Museum of Natural History
    Facility and Exhibit DesignSolution Lab
  • Monday, Sep 8th
    1:15 PM - 2:15 PM US PT
    A Network Approach to Advancing Science Culture
    Location: 2016
    Amanda Fruci – CASC
    Julia Lalande – Ontario Science Centre
    Erica Kimmerling – Association of Science and Technology Centers
    Trends and InnovationSolution Lab
  • Monday, Sep 8th
    2:30 PM - 3:30 PM US PT
    Experience Design From the Outside In: Observations, Perspectives, and Dreams
    Location: 2022
    Christian Greer – Michigan Science Center
    Diane Porthouse Lochner – PGAV Destinations
    Dan Picard – MDSX
    Annie Vedder – Luci Creative
    Gretchen Walker – Process Curiosity
    Trends and InnovationSolution Lab