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Friday, September 5, 2025
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
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Registration
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
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Registration
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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AI in Science Centers: Exhibition Strategies From Development to Implementation
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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AI in Science Centers: Exhibition Strategies From Development to Implementation
Location: Exploratorium
Douglas Thistlewolf
– Exploratorium
Ari Krakowski
– The Lawrence Hall of Science
Kirsten Tashev
– Computer History Museum
Danny So-Haeg
– The Tech Interactive
Trends and Innovation
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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All Bones Great and Small: Integrating Bone and Skeleton Specimens in Your Science Programs
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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All Bones Great and Small: Integrating Bone and Skeleton Specimens in Your Science Programs
Location: Mission Science Workshop Excelsior
Sonia Gandiaga
– Mission Science Workshop
Bart Evans
– Mission Science Workshop
Veronica Hernandez
– Mission Science Workshop
Morgan Macdonald
– Mission Science Workshop
Education and Events
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Bringing iNaturalist to Your Museum: Bioblitz in San Francisco
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Bringing iNaturalist to Your Museum: Bioblitz in San Francisco
Location: 2022 and Crissy Field
Rose Hendricks
– Association of Science and Technology Centers
Kristin Bayans
– Association of Science and Technology Centers
Alison Young
– iNaturalist
Tony Iwane
– iNaturalist
Education and Events
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Building Bridges to the Future: Addressing the Leadership Challenges of Today and Tomorrow
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Building Bridges to the Future: Addressing the Leadership Challenges of Today and Tomorrow
Location: 2014
Heather M. Norton
– Discovery Place
Christian Greer
– Michigan Science Center
Andrea A. Harp
– Michigan Science Center
Ben Dickow
– Columbia Memorial Space Center
Charlie Trautmann
– Trautmann & Associates
Leadership and Management
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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IF/THEN® Champions Network: Advancing Gender Equity in STEM Through Connectivity and Collaboration
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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IF/THEN® Champions Network: Advancing Gender Equity in STEM Through Connectivity and Collaboration
Location: 2018
Emily L. Early
– National Girls Collaborative Project
Kata Lucas
– National Girls Collaborative Project
Karen A. Peterson
– National Girls Collaborative Project
Audience and Inclusion
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Lighting the Way: Building STEM Identity and Belonging
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Lighting the Way: Building STEM Identity and Belonging
Location: Chabot Space & Science Center
Caitlin Davis
– Techbridge Girls
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Rapid Exhibit Iteration Interactive Workshop
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Rapid Exhibit Iteration Interactive Workshop
Location: Exploratorium
Denise King
– Exploratorium
Amparo Leyman Pino
– Yellow Cow Consulting
Claire Pillsbury
– Exploratorium
Hugh McDonald
– Explora
Meghan Kroning
– Exploratorium
Erik Thogerson, M.S.
– Exploratorium
Facility and Exhibit Design
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Experience the Heart of Silicon Valley: Technology, Innovation, and History in Exhibits and Programs
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Experience the Heart of Silicon Valley: Technology, Innovation, and History in Exhibits and Programs
Location: Computer History Museum and The Tech Interactive
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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STEM on the Menu: Creative Community Connections Through Food and Science
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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STEM on the Menu: Creative Community Connections Through Food and Science
Location: Lawrence Hall of Science
Claudia Bustos
– The Lawrence Hall of Science
Victor Bustamante
– TELUS Spark
Maria Emilia Beyer Ruiz
– Universum, Museo de las Ciencias, UNAM
Lee Bishop
– The Lawrence Hall of Science
Vincent A. Medina
– The Lawrence Hall of Science
Community and Partnerships
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Breaking Bad (Ideas) and Making Them Better
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Breaking Bad (Ideas) and Making Them Better
Location: 2022
Jussi Kahlos
– Heureka, the Finnish Science Centre
Brad MacDonald
– Parsons School of Design
Audrey Chang
– National Museum of Natural Science
Cynthia Doumbia
– National Geographic Society
Organizational Culture and Workforce
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Creating and Sustaining Fresh and Fun Camp Programs for ALL
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Creating and Sustaining Fresh and Fun Camp Programs for ALL
Location: 2014
Emily Lemonds
– Saint Louis Science Center
Davis Tate
– Museum of Life and Science
Danae Pineda
– Children's Museum Tucson
Jeehyun Park
– Science Mill
Nick Joseph
– Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
Education and Events
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Dive In! How to Make Your Storytelling Sink or Swim: Inspiring Climate Action Through Teen and Museum Storytelling
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Dive In! How To Make Your Storytelling Sink or Swim: Inspiring Climate Action Through Teen and Museum Storytelling
Location: 2016
Madlyn L. Larson
– Natural History Museum of Utah
Ben Templeton
– Thought Den
Community and Partnerships
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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NASA's Neurodiversity Network Space Camp Training for Informal Educators
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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NASA's Neurodiversity Network Space Camp Training for Informal Educators
Location: 2024
Genevieve Ward-Wernet
– New York Hall of Science
Don Luistro
– New York Hall of Science
Wendy Martin
– Education Development Center
Education and Events
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Pathways to Professional Growth: Building Expertise and Advancing Your Career
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Pathways to Professional Growth: Building Expertise and Advancing Your Career
Location: 2020
Eve Klein
– Association of Science and Technology Centers
Amanda Fisher
– Association of Science and Technology Centers
Melissa Ballard (she/her/hers)
– Association of Science and Technology Centers
Donnelley Hayde
– COSI's Center for Research and Evaluation
Kris Morrisey
– Morrissey Research
Dennis Schatz
– Institute for Learning Innovation
Laura Weiss
– COSI
Organizational Culture and Workforce
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Science and Civics: Taking Action With Your Community
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Science and Civics: Taking Action With Your Community
Location: 2018
Naomi K. Wallace
– Association of Science and Technology Centers
Jenny Crayne
– Association of Science and Technology Centers
Community and Partnerships
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Adventures in AI Panel
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Adventures in AI Panel
Location: Exploratorium
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Navigation and Networking Gathering
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Navigation and Networking Gathering
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Meet-ups
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Meet-ups
