August 16, 2026

ASTC 2026 Annual Conference

Lord Cultural Resources is looking forward to participating in the ASTC 2026 Annual Conference, September 16–19, hosted by the Arizona Science Center in Phoenix, which brings together science-engagement professionals and leaders from science and technology centers, museums, and allied organizations.

Old Bones, New Approaches: Dinosaurs for Today’s Audiences

Saturday, September 19 | 10:15–11:15 AM MST 

On Saturday, September 19, Lord Senior Director Yvonne Tang joins Susan Neill, Scott Williams, and David C. Evans for “Old Bones, New Approaches: Dinosaurs for Today’s Audiences,” a panel exploring how natural history museums are reimagining paleontology exhibitions to engage today’s diverse, multigenerational audiences. Drawing on insights from recent projects at three leading institutions, the panel will examine new approaches to visitor engagement, exhibition development, and communicating evolving scientific research.

Panelists:

• Yvonne Tang, Senior Director, Lord Cultural Resources
• Susan Neill, Exhibitions Planning Director, Field Museum of Natural History
• Scott Williams, Senior Director of Exhibitions, Museum of the Rockies
• David C. Evans, Co-Chief Curator and Temerty Chair in Vertebrate Palaeontology, Royal Ontario Museum