Presenter(s)
Catherine McCarthy, Senior Project Manager, NISE Net at Arizona State University
Lisa Thompson, Exhibit Developer, Natural History Museum of Utah
Moderator
Catherine Diaz, Business Development Manager, Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
Learning Format: Active Learning
Museums can activate local communities on climate issues by making the global crisis relevant and actionable. This interactive session combines rapid PechaKucha presentations showcasing climate-focused museum initiatives with facilitated roundtable discussions. Participants will explore storytelling, citizen science, and sustainability programming while brainstorming ways to implement these strategies in their own institutions. Attendees will leave with practical ideas and inspiration to drive climate engagement through exhibits, education, and community partnerships.