Association of Science and Technology Centers

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Association of Science and Technology Centers

Abbreviation	ASTC
Formation	1973; 51 years ago
Headquarters	Washington, D.C., USA
President and CEO	Christofer Nelson
Chair of the Board	Tim Ritchie (Museum of Science (Boston))
Website	astc.org

The Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) is a non-profit, global organization based in Washington, D.C., in the United States, that provides professional support for science centers, museums, and related institutions. ASTC's goal is to increase awareness of the contributions its members make to their communities and the field of informal STEM learning.

Founded in 1973, ASTC now represents nearly 700 members in almost 50 countries, including not only science centers and museums, but also nature centers, aquariums, planetariums, zoos, botanical gardens, and natural history and children's museums, as well as companies, consultants, and other organizations that share an interest in informal science education.