ISEN-ASTC-L is a service of the Association of Science-Technology Centers Incorporated, a worldwide network of science museums and related institutions. ***************************************************************************** Two sessions at ASTC 2009 will offer information about the opportunities available through the Noyce Leadership Institute, http://www.noycefdn.org/NLIprgmdescription.php, an executive education program for leaders and senior managers of science centers and children's museums. Saturday, October 31, 4:00-5:15pm Noyce Leadership Institute: Information Session NLI faculty and staff will describe NLI programs, present results to date, and answer questions. Sunday, November 1, 2:00-3:15pm Noyce Leadership Institute: Strategic Initiative Clinic This session will help prospective NLI applicants understand and frame strategic initiatives that can connect the applicant's institution to its community in ways that yield greater public impact. If you are unable to attend the clinic, you can arrange a one-on-one meeting on November 2nd or 3rd with Sheila Grinell; or you can join an audio conference on either November 18 or December 16 at 12pm EST. For more information or to schedule a one-on-one meeting, contact Sheila Grinell at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. __________________ Wendy Hancock Manager, Professional Development Services Association of Science-Technology Centers 1025 Vermont Avenue NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005-6301 USA 202/783-7200 x117 Fax 202/783-7207 [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> www.astc.org<http://www.astc.org/> www.exhibitfiles.org<http://www.exhibitfiles.org/> *********************************************************************** For information about the Association of Science-Technology Centers and the Informal Science Education Network please visit www.astc.org. Check out the latest case studies and reviews on ExhibitFiles at www.exhibitfiles.org. The ISEN-ASTC-L email list is powered by LISTSERVR software from L-Soft. To learn more, visit http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html. To remove your e-mail address from the ISEN-ASTC-L list, send the message SIGNOFF ISEN-ASTC-L in the BODY of a message to [log in to unmask]