Science Centre/Museum Members

This membership category is for informal science engagement organizations that are open to the public on a regular basis, and primarily identify as a science or technology centre or museum, planetarium, aquarium, zoo, insectarium, makerspace, or a similar organization devoted to the public understanding and appreciation of STEM engagement. Similar institutions administered by colleges/universities and federal, provincial, territorial, Indigenous, or local government agencies may also qualify for this membership category.

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BENEFITS

Reciprocal Agreement

• Annual participation in our Reciprocal Agreement​ (optional).

Advocacy

• Helping to drive policy change to recognize and value the informal science learning and public engagement sector.
• Representation at the federal level on issues of support and science awareness and literacy.

Building Capacity

• Access to programming and funding opportunities, such as micro-grant funding opportunities
• Opportunity to host the CASC Annual Conference​.
• CASCADE Awards​ Nomination Eligibility.
• Exclusive CASC member-only rates to operational support such as ADP for HR and payroll services,​ and Castle Builder Financial credit card processing services​

Marketing & Publications

• Postings in our Job Bank​.
• Share news in our Monthly Newsletter​ and on our website
• Shared content on social media.
• Direct link to your website on our CASC member webpage

Networking & Professional Development

• Exclusive CASC member virtual webinars, forums, and social events.
• Members-only pricing on CASC events, such as our Annual Conference​ and Canadian Get Together at ASTC.
• Access to Communities of Practice 
• Opportunities to sit on the CASC Board of Directors​, advisory committees, and advisory Boards.
• Access to the CASC Members portal, including a sharing forum, detailed members director and CASC Research Publications.

VOTING

Each Science Centre/Museum Member is entitled to one (1) vote at the Annual General Meeting and other special meetings.

TERM

Memberships are from January 1 - December 31. Applications received after April 30 will be prorated by month.

Additional Eligibility Criteria

• The Board of Directors may define additional eligibility criteria for membership, as well as processes for assessing entities' compliance with any such criteria, and the Board of Directors also may define and establish categories of membership within each of the three classes for the purpose of establishing member dues or other reasons relevant to the CASC's purposes, and may revise such categories from time to time.