An Institutional Staff-Development Residency Model to Catalyze Successful Engagement with Local Indigenous Communities - Session at ASTC Annual Conference - Association of Science-Technology Centers
Tampa Convention Center
Session Leader: Laura Peticolas, University of California Berkeley
Session Moderator: Nancy Maryboy, Indigenous Education Institute
Presenters: David Begay, Indigenous Education Institute, Jill Stein, COSI and Shelly Valdez, Native Pathways

New disruptors to science centers, from online experiences to maker faires, provide an opportunity for science centers to lead the way in diversity and inclusion of underserved and underrepresented audiences. Learn about and discuss successes and challenges in implementing institutional staff-development efforts to increase Indigenous voices in three science museums.