The museum of science (MOS) will launch advancing AI in america (A3), a national initiative to expand k-12 and public understanding of artificial intelligence (AI) through exhibitions, programs, and…

The Museum of Science in Boston received a $1.50 million Project Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the National Leadership Grants program (CFDA 45.312), effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. The award funds the Advancing AI in America (A3) initiative, which develops and disseminates artificial intelligence (AI) education resources aligned with the White House Executive Order on Advancing Artificial Intelligence Education for American Youth. Key deliverables include five new interactive components for the museum's Exploring AI exhibition, AI-themed STEM career fairs, hackathons, and public presentations, as well as digital content and educator resources focused on AI literacy and career pathways.

The project emphasizes nationwide replication and capacity building through strategic dissemination via the museum's digital channels and the FAST and AIM museum networks. Products and findings will be shared broadly to enable adoption and adaptation across schools and museums nationwide. The initiative is guided by a national educator needs assessment and rigorous evaluation to advance AI literacy, increase teacher confidence in teaching AI concepts, and foster student interest in AI-related careers. As a National Leadership Grants project, A3 is structured to generate far-reaching impact across the museum and K-12 education professions, producing replicable models and tools that extend the benefits of federal investment beyond the awardee institution.

The museum of science (MOS) will launch advancing AI in america (A3), a national initiative to expand k-12 and public understanding of artificial intelligence (AI) through exhibitions, programs, and digital resources. This project addresses the white house executive order (EO) issued on april 23, 2025, entitled "advancing artificial intelligence education for american youth." over two years, MOS will update its exploring AI exhibition with five new interactive components; develop AI-themed stem career fairs, hackathons, and public presentations; produce digital content on the theme of AI; and create educator resources. Products will be shared through MOS's digital channels, and the fast and aim museum networks, enabling replication nationwide. Guided by a national educator needs assessment and rigorous evaluation, A3 will advance AI literacy, increase teacher confidence, and foster student interest in AI careers, building enduring capacity for AI education across museums and schools.