CAISE Network
The CAISE Network is a communication network that includes professional associations and organizations that represent and serve a wide spectrum of informal science education communities. All share a dedication to advancing and improving informal science education.
American Public Gardens Association
The APGA is committed to increasing the knowledge of public garden professionals throughout North America.
Association of Zoos & Aquariums
The AZA accredits zoos and aquariums that maintain rigorous standards for animal care, education, wildlife conservation and science.
Coalition for Science After School
The Coalition is a strategic alliance among individuals and organizations from STEM education, youth development, and out-of-school time programs.
Coalition for the Public Understanding of Science
The goal of COPUS is to engage sectors of the public in science through increasing their understanding of the nature of science and its value to society.
Committee on Audience Research and Evaluation
American Association of Museums
CARE is composed of audience researchers and evaluators in museums, zoos, aquariums, historic sites and other visitor institutions.
Giant Screen Cinema Association
GSCA® is the professional development network to advance the international business of producing and presenting giant screen experiences for the public.
Girls Inc.
Girls Incorporated is a national nonprofit youth organization dedicated to inspiring all girls to be strong, smart, and bold.
Informal Learning Environments Research SIG
American Educational Research Association
ILE (AERA) furthers educational research in informal learning environments such as science centers, museums, zoos, aquariums, and nature centers.
Informal Learning Strand
National Association of Research in Science Teaching
NARST is committed to improving science teaching and learning through research.
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc.
IEEE is the world's leading professional association for the advancement of technology.
National Association for Interpretation
NAI encourages networking, training, and collaboration among members and partners while also inspiring leadership and excellence to advance heritage interpretation as a profession.
National Association for Museum Exhibition
NAME enhances the cultural landscape by advancing the value and relevance of exhibitions through dialogue among individuals, museum leaders and the public.
National Girls Collaborative Project
The vision of the NGCP is to bring together organizations throughout the United States and Puerto Rico that are committed to informing and encouraging girls to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
North American Association for Environmental Education
NAAEE shows people how to think about the environment and how to make a difference in the world through a positive, nonconfrontational approach.
Self-Reliance Foundation
The Self Reliance Foundation strives to break down information barriers throughout the world, to ensure that all people have access to information, programs and services.
Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society
Sigma Xi honors excellence in scientific investigation and encourages companionship and cooperation in all fields of science and engineering.