Welcome!
We are excited to have you join this vibrant network of museums, institutions, and individuals united in their commitment to support gender equity within the field. As part of this movement, you will mutually support each other, champion the overarching goals of the IF/THEN® Initiative and Collection, and act as a resource for the broader informal learning community.
This page provides members with resources, including helpful links, the media toolkit, webinar details and recordings, and more. If you have any questions about the IF/THEN® Champions Network or the resources on this page, please reach out to Emily Early at eearly@ngcproject.org.
Exhibits and light post banners featuring IF/THEN® Ambassadors.
Resources
IF/THEN® Champions Network members can find information and links below for the IF/THEN® Collection, Project Library, Gender Representation Toolkit, Media and Branding Toolkit, and more. Members can also find resources for networking with other Champions, including access to the LinkedIn group.
Access the IF/THEN® Collection
The IF/THEN® Collection is a digital asset library of women STEM innovators for educational and other noncommercial use. Browse the site and use the filters to narrow your results, including searching by discipline to find assets from different fields of study, by location to find Ambassadors in a specific location, or searching by Ambassador to find photos, videos, and activities featuring a specific Ambassador.
To request assets from the Collection, view this how-to-get-started guide. The asset download request form is available here.
All of the projects in this library were developed using assets from the IF/THEN® Collection by ASTC-member museums that received an IF/THEN® Gender Equity Grant from ASTC and the IF/THEN® Initiative. Museums and other educational organizations can adapt and replicate these projects for use in your own institutions.
To request files from the Project Library, view this how-to-get-started guide. The asset download request form is available here. For the Asset Title field, use the project name to request the correct files.
Access the IF/THEN® Gender Representation Toolkit
This toolkit can help your institution collect data on the representation of gender in the images and videos displayed in your museum content, including exhibits, websites, program materials, signage, and more.
Learn More about the IF/THEN® Ambassadors
Learn about IF/THEN®'s partnership with the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) to create the AAAS IF/THEN® Ambassadors Program. From 2019 through 2021, 125 innovators served as high-profile role models for middle school girls. Click on the individual Ambassadors to find photos, videos, and activities where they are featured.
Find IF/THEN® Ambassador Statues Near You
Use this interactive map to find IF/THEN® Collection assets and/or #IfThenSheCan - The Exhibit Statues near you.
To request files from the IF/THEN® Collection, view this how-to-get-started guide and use the download code: Champions2025. The asset download request form is available here.
You can follow the same process and use the same code to request files from the Project Library. For the Asset Title field, use the project name.
For media and branding guidance, please reference the Media Toolkit.
The media toolkit offers details for sharing information about your membership, as well as guidelines for organizational members using the IF/THEN® Champions Network logo on your website and in other materials.
Join the IF/THEN® Champions Network LinkedIn group to connect with other members, share updates about your work relating to gender equity and IF/THEN®, and ask questions. You can join the group here.
Submit Your Photos
Do you have photos of IF/THEN® resources in use? Share your photos of exhibits, marketing materials, programming, or events here!
Webinars
Join us for the IF/THEN® Champions Network webinar series to learn strategies for advancing gender equity in STEM, discover exciting or new resources in the IF/THEN® Collection, hear from role models working in STEM careers, and more. Webinar invitations and reminders will be sent directly to Champions Network members via email.
To view webinar dates, click on Upcoming Webinars in the drop-down below.
All webinars are scheduled for 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT / 12:00 - 1:00 PM MT / 1:00 - 2:00 PM CT / 2:00 - 3:00 PM ET.
Upcoming 2025 Webinars:
- May 28, 2025 - Exploring the Journeys of Women in STEM Careers
- July 16, 2025
- October 22, 2025
- 2/19/2025 - Designing Impactful Programs for Women and Girls (recording) (slides) (chat transcript)
- 10/23/24 - Gender Equity in STEM (slides) (resource list) (slido polls)
- 7/24/24 - Deep Dive Into the IF/THEN® Collection (recording) (slides)
- 5/22/24 - Overview Webinar (recording) (slides) (chat transcript)
Join us for our new Virtual Meetups! These are optional gatherings to connect with fellow network members, celebrate successes, discuss challenges, and exchange ideas to advance gender equity in STEM together. Invitations will be shared directly with network members.
- April 23, 2025
- October 1, 2025
Both meet ups are scheduled for 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT | 12:00 – 1:00 PM MT | 1:00 – 2:00 PM CT | 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET.
Communications
As an IF/THEN® Champions Network member, you will receive regular email communications featuring updates on the IF/THEN® Collection, highlighting resources, and inviting you to upcoming events. Members are automatically added to the email list upon joining the network.
All communications will be archived in the drop-down below.
January 2025: Upcoming Webinars, Organizational Planning Sessions, Save the Date - ASTC Conference 2025
August 2024: ASTC Conference Activities, Upcoming Webinars, IF/THEN® Posters
June 2024: ASTC Conference, Upcoming Webinars, IF/THEN® Collection Tour Video
Join the Network
If you are an individual member who works for an organization and your organization would like to join the network, please complete the organizational membership form linked on the webpage below.
If you are an organizational member with additional staff who would like to join the network, please email eearly@ngcproject.org with the name(s), title(s), and email address(es) of the individuals you would like to add to your membership.
