Rethinking Science Engagement in the Face of Extremism

Sunday, September 7, 2025

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM US PT

Location: 2005

Extremism is on the rise and is increasingly becoming normalised. How can science center leaders adapt their strategies at a time when science and scientific facts are directly under attack? Should we “keep calm and carry on” or instead adopt new tactics to deliver our mission?

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Linda Conlon

Chief Executive
International Centre for Life, United Kingdom
Chevy Humphrey

President and CEO
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, United States
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Robert Firmhofer

Chief Executive
Copernicus Science Center, Poland
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Silvia Singer

CEO and General Director
MIDE, Mexico, Mexico
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MIchael John Gorman

Director
MIT Museum, United States