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 <http://www.astc.org> ASTC and  <http://www.fi.edu> The Franklin Institute
invite you to join us in Philadelphia, October 18-21, for the
<http://www.astc.org/conference/index.htm> 2008 ASTC Annual Conference. Once
home to one of the world's icons of scientific curiosity, Benjamin Franklin,
Philadelphia offers a wealth of cultural institutions, old and new, in
addition to our host museum.

Visit the  <http://www.astc.org/conference/index.htm> 2008 ASTC Conference
web page, http://www.astc.org/conference/index.htm, for hotel and travel
information-and  <http://www.astc.org/conference/registration.htm> register
today. Early-Bird rates end August 8.  


This year's conference features discussions and dialogue focusing on science
centers' place at the crossroads of the scientific community and the general
public. Among the highlights:

*	More  than 140  <http://www.astc.org/conference/program.htm>
conference sessions and workshops
*	 <http://www.astc.org/conference/index.htm#SatKeynote> Keynote
Steven Berlin Johnson-journalist, cultural critic, author, web site
developer
*	Climate change, conservation, and environmental policy making
conference strand 
*	Open House at The Franklin Institute
*	Big Screen Day-preview the latest large-format films
*	Planetarium Day at The Franklin's Fels Planetarium
*	Green contests, including "Bring Your Own Water Bottle and Coffee
Cup" raffle for attendees
*	Philadelphia Museum Crawl-visit local science museums for free!

 

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Wendy Hancock

Manager, Exhibition 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

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