Association of Science -Technology Centers

The Association of Science-Technology Centers Incorporated (ASTC) is an organization of science centers and museums dedicated to furthering the public understanding of science to an increasingly diverse audience. ASTC provides professional development for the science center field, promotes best practices, supports effective communication, strengthens the position of science centers within the community at large, and fosters the creation of successful partnerships and collaborations. ASTC seeks to support museums in their ongoing efforts to successfully respond to the interests and needs of underserved groups in general, and people with disabilities in particular.