Association of Science and Technology Centers

Vanguard Charitable Appoints New Board Member

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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MALVERN, Pa., Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vanguard Charitable, a leading nonprofit that sponsors donor-advised funds, announced today the appointment of its newest board member, Larry Dubinski, president and CEO of The Franklin Institute. Dubinski brings years of exceptional industry knowledge and executive leadership experience, which will support his role in furthering Vanguard Charitable's mission in philanthropy.

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  • MALVERN, Pa., Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vanguard Charitable, a leading nonprofit that sponsors donor-advised funds, announced today the appointment of its newest board member, Larry Dubinski, president and CEO of The Franklin Institute.
  • "We're so pleased to welcome to our board a community leader and champion of the nonprofit organizations we work daily to support," said Vanguard Charitable President Rebecca Moffett.
  • We look forward to working alongside him to help guide the future of philanthropy at Vanguard Charitable."
  • "It is a great privilege to be welcomed to the Vanguard Charitable Board of Trustees," said Dubinski.

Nebraska Educator Begins Term as 2022–2023 President of the National Science Teaching Association

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022
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On June 1, Dr. Elizabeth Mulkerrin, Vice President of the Omaha Zoo and Aquarium in Omaha, Nebraska, became the 20222023 President of the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA), the largest professional organization in the world promoting excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all.

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  • On June 1, Dr. Elizabeth Mulkerrin, Vice President of the Omaha Zoo and Aquarium in Omaha, Nebraska, became the 20222023 President of the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA), the largest professional organization in the world promoting excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all.
  • A committed leader in science and STEM education, Mulkerrin served on the executive board and as president of the National Science Education Leadership Association (NSELA).
  • Mulkerrin is active with a number of national science and informal education associations, including the AZA, the National Science Olympiad, and the Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC).
  • The National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) is a vibrant community of 40,000 science educators and professionals committed to best practices in teaching science and its impact on student learning.

COSI, NASA, U.S. Department of State Deliver STEM at the World Fair

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Thursday, March 31, 2022
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This year, the theme of the U.S.A. Pavilion at the World Expo 2020, also known as the World Fair, is "Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of the Future.

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  • This year, the theme of the U.S.A. Pavilion at the World Expo 2020, also known as the World Fair, is "Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of the Future.
  • COSI also met with United States Commissioner General Robert "Bob" Clark and department officials who were excited about COSI's continued STEM engagement across the globe.
  • To date, COSI has distributed more than 100,000 Learning Lunchbox kits to serve students, families and underserved youth.
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A New Platform to Discover Science Experiences Anytime, Anywhere.

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Friday, January 28, 2022
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"Millions of people are seeking opportunities to act upon issues they find interesting or concerning," says Darlene Cavalier, founder of SciStarter , a leading platform for citizen science, and a Science Near Me co-founder.

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  • "Millions of people are seeking opportunities to act upon issues they find interesting or concerning," says Darlene Cavalier, founder of SciStarter , a leading platform for citizen science, and a Science Near Me co-founder.
  • With a broad roster of national and regional partners, and funding from the National Science Foundation, Science Near Me is uniting traditionally separate offerings from museums, science festivals, citizen science, science policy forums, after-school programs, maker programs, astronomy clubs and more.
  • Science Near Me aggregates thousands of STEM events, projects, and programs hosted by a wide range of organizations across the U.S.
  • Science Near Me, a subsidiary of SciStarter.org , aggregates a diverse array of opportunities for the public to engage in science.

Arizona Science Center Names Guy Labine as New President and CEO

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Tuesday, December 14, 2021
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Phoenix, AZ, Dec. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Trustees of the Arizona Science Centerannouncedtodaythat Guy Labine has been named the Hazel A. Hare President and Chief Executive Officer, effective March, 2022.

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  • Phoenix, AZ, Dec. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Trustees of the Arizona Science Centerannouncedtodaythat Guy Labine has been named the Hazel A. Hare President and Chief Executive Officer, effective March, 2022.
  • Labine, an internationally recognized science center and economic development executive for more than 25 years, most recently served as CEO of Science North, one of Canadas most successful science centers located in Sudbury, Ontario since 2011.
  • We are thrilled to welcome Guy Labine to Arizona and the southwest as the next leader of Arizona Science Center, said Mary K. Martuscelli, Arizona Science Center Board Chair.
  • I have long admired the work of Arizona Science Center and am grateful for the opportunity to work with an amazing Board and lead its strong team, said Labine.