The Asia Pacific Network of Science & Technology Centres (ASPAC), is a not-for-profit association initiated in 1997.[1]
| Founded | 1997 |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-profit |
| Focus | Science Centres & Museums |
| Coordinates | 35°17′53″S 149°07′52″E / 35.298000°S 149.131000°E |
Area served | Asia-Pacific |
Key people | Maria Isabel Garcia (Executive Director), LIM Tit Meng (Interim President), Graham Durant (Interim Vice-President) |
| Website | ASPAC |
It was formed to facilitate communication and cooperation among Science Centres and Museums and other organisations that use interactive approaches for learning and public understanding of science and technology in the Asia-Pacific region.[2][3] The network hosts annual conferences where members exchange the latest updates on science exhibitions, educational advancements, and upcoming events.[4]
ASPAC has over 50 members from 20 countries (2022). Members include different forms of organisations, like science centres, science museums, children’s museums, exhibit design and fabrication firms.
See also
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edit- ^ Routledge handbook of public communication of science and technology (2nd ed.). Abingdon, Oxon: Routledge. 2014. p. 56. ISBN 9781135049478.
- ^ Bruyas, Anne-Marie; Riccio, Michaela (2013). Science centres and science events : a science communication handbook. Milan: Springer. p. 55. ISBN 978-88-470-2556-1.
- ^ Gascoigne, Toss; Schiele, Bernard; Leach, Joan; Riedlinger, Michelle; Massarani, Luisa; Lewenstein, Bruce V.; Broks, Peter (2020). Communicating science : a global perspective. Canberra, ACT, Australia. p. 752. ISBN 9781760463663.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link) - ^ "ASPAC 2013 to be Held in Korea". moe.go.kr. Republic of Korea: Ministry of Education. 19 April 2012. Retrieved 5 September 2024.
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