About ASTC

The Association of Science -Technology Centers Incorporated (ASTC) is a nonprofit organization of over 425 science centers and museums in 42 countries engaging over 150 million visitors annually in intriguing educational science activities and explorations of scientific phenomena.

Science centers are dedicated to education and furthering the public understanding of science.  They are sites for informal learning, places to discover, explore, and test ideas about science and technology.  Science centers feature interactive exhibits, hands-on science experiences for children, and educational programs for teachers.  In science centers, adult and child alike become adventurous explorers who together discover answers to the myriad questions of how and why the world works.  In addition, science centers serve as local education resource centers for teachers and schools, families, and community groups.

To locate a center near you, go to www.astc.org and click on Find a Science Center.


Office of Science and Technology Policy
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Global Science and Technology Week - May 7-13, 2000

Examples of International Scientific Collaboration

President's Letter

Proposed Events

Teachers and students working in COMB's SciTech Center

Letter from Dr. Neal Lane, Issues in Global Education

The Explorers

About ASTC

A Message to the American Forum for Global Education

A Message to the National Science Teachers Association

Proclamation: Global Science and Technology Week, 2000

Building International Science & Technology Workforce Partnerships

Examples of International Scientific Collaboration

Global Science & Technology Week


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