Changing the Association – Expanding Roles for Youth

Youth presenters at ASTC annul conference

In ASTC’s Annual conference 2012, ASTC held a conference session for youth. ASTC has been offering sessions regarding Youth Inspired Challenge member’s programs since 2011.

Youth and adolescents is precious resource for tomorrow’s world and it is important to inspire youth and expand their roles in STEM fields. Science centers have been strengthen and developed assets of youth. To Strengths and develops of youth programs and address critical needs for youth and their community, teen participants from six institutions highlighted their programs in the conference. The New Jersey Academy for Aquatic Sciences participates as a session leader and the director or manager of COSI, The Franklin Institute, Pacific Science Center, New England Aquarium, Science Museum of Minnesota and California Academy of Sciences participate as a presenters.

By addressing their information to others, other institutions could get good resource from them, and get some idea how to change their programs for youth and community.

More information about ASTC annual conference : Conference Website