ASTC 2024 Annual Conference

Join the IF/THEN® Champions Network at the ASTC Annual Conference in Chicago, Illinois, September 28 – October 1, 2024. Learn more and register today by visiting: https://www.astc.org/astc-2024/.

The Champions Network will host numerous activities during the conference. Learn more below and we hope to see you there!

Champions Network ASTC Conference Activities

Pre-Conference Session:

September 27, 2024

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

The pre-conference session, IF/THEN® Champions Network: Gain Resources, Share Ideas, and Make an Impact!, at the International Museum of Surgical Science is currently full. Please reach out to Emily Early at eearly@ngcproject.org to be added to the waitlist.

IF/THEN® Exhibit Booth:

September 28 - 29, 2024

Stop by the IF/THEN® Champions Network booth (#342) in the Exhibit Hall! We also encourage you to share about your involvement in the Network and encourage other attendees to stop by the booth for more information.

Check the conference schedule for Exhibit Hall hours.

IF/THEN® Reception:

September 29, 2024

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Current and prospective network members can join us at the IF/THEN® Champions Network Reception on Sunday in Room 101A. We will meet each other face-to-face, share more details about the network, and enjoy food and drink!

Upcoming Webinars

All webinars are scheduled for 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT / 12:00 - 1:00 PM MT / 1:00 - 2:00 PM CT / 2:00 - 3:00 PM ET. Invitations were sent directly to Champions Network members.

Gender Equity in STEM

October 23, 2024

Learn new strategies and gain resources for engaging girls in STEM. Topics may include STEM identity, stereotypes, and increasing personal relevance.

The 2025 webinar schedule will be shared later this year.

July Webinar Recording Available

If you missed the Deep Dive Into the IF/THEN® Collection webinar in July, you can watch the recording and view the slides here.

IF/THEN® Posters

Check out the IF/THEN® Ambassador posters. Each poster features a photo and short bio of one IF/THEN® Ambassador. These posters are free to download and can be used digitally or printed for display.

IF/THEN® Champions Network members can find helpful resources, including links to the IF/THEN® Collection and Project Library, the media toolkit, webinar recordings, and more all in one place. Follow the link to access these exclusive resources created for network members.

Join the IF/THEN® Champions Network LinkedIn group to connect with fellow Champions Network members. This community is filled with dynamic and passionate individuals like yourself who are furthering the conversation around gender equity in STEM. We need your voice at the table. Find inspiration, share IF/THEN® resources, and more!

Launched by Lyda Hill Philanthropies, the IF/THEN® Initiative is a nationwide effort to further advance women in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) by empowering current innovators and inspiring the next generation of pioneers. NGCP is proud to partner with the Association of Science and Technology Centers to support the IF/THEN® Champions Network.  

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