Innovative Approaches to Family Programs: Culturally Sustaining STEAM in Action

Saturday, September 6, 2025

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM US PT

Location: 2022

Panelists from four museums across the U.S. will share insights from an NSF-funded research project on using culturally sustaining teaching methods to design family STEAM programs. Attendees will explore research findings, diverse community contexts, and wise practices for creating equity-centered experiences that honor families’ heritage and community practices.

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Christina Cid

Director of Strategic Projects
High Desert Museum, United States
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Debbie Siegel

Senior Researcher
Institute for Learning Innovation, United States
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Charissa Stair

Teacher Programs Manager
Oregon Coast Aquarium, United States
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Kerri Ziemann

Program Director
The Wild Center, United States
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Jon Nelson

High Desert Museum, United States