The Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC), in partnership with the National Girls Collaborative Project (NGCP), is bringing together a dynamic network of museums, institutions, allied organizations, and individuals, all dedicated to empowering girls to envision and pursue their own futures in STEM.
The Champions Network goals are to activate and grow a network of museums and individual members that will champion gender equity work, support the overall goals of the IF/THEN® initiative, provide mutual support, and act as institutional resources for others. Membership is freely available for individuals and ASTC member organizations and is comprised of a series of benefits and commitments, as outlined below. To learn more about the network, visit the webpage.
Organizational IF/THEN® Champions Network members agree to participate in the following ways:
- Amplify Champions Network activities and messaging throughout your organizational networks
- Attend a minimum of 50% of IF/THEN® quarterly webinars from the date of joining the network
- Contribute to stories and blogs as requested (no more than once per year)
- Participate in annual data collection activities (i.e. annual survey, interviews) to review services and activities, collect impact stories, and inform continued network growth
- Display and leverage IF/THEN® Collection materials with audiences, visitors, and broader communities, which may include hosting events, displaying signage or exhibits, and embedding Collection content in multiple areas of museum operations
- Attend an introductory organizational planning session to set organizational goals
- Share about the IF/THEN® Champions Network membership and learning opportunities internally and with other organizations as appropriate
Organizational IF/THEN® Champions Network members receive the following benefits:
- Personalized guidance through an introductory organizational planning session to examine organizational strengths and areas for growth in advancing gender equity in STEM
- Welcome package featuring IF/THEN® posters, pop-up banners, and more
- Invitations to quarterly educational webinars on advancing gender equity in STEM, designed collaboratively with members, based on your stated needs and interests
- Access to regular email communications highlighting IF/THEN® Collection resources, network updates, grant opportunities, etc.
- Access to a suite of resources, including a social media toolkit, talking points for advancing gender equity in STEM, and other communications support to develop publicity materials to increase visitorship and impact related to network efforts
- Opportunities to serve as guest network speakers and writers for blog posts, social media, and other forums
And the option to apply for a select number of:
- Travel and registration funding for the 2025 ASTC Annual Conference, including a preconference session
- Stipends to support programming and events featuring IF/THEN® content
- IF/THEN® Collection exhibit kits and content
- Stipends to support the installation of IF/THEN® exhibits
- Additional opportunities as they arise