The Lawrence Hall of Science

The public science center of the University of California, Berkeley.

Memberships for Informal STEM Professional Learning

We offer a robust calendar of virtual workshops and networking opportunities for informal and out-of-the-classroom STEM education professionals and organizations. Unlock access to our main schedule (along with discounts on our Leadership Essentials for Organizational Systems Change program) by becoming a member. Let us take some of the heavy lift out of professional learning for you and your team!

We offer organizational, individual, and network memberships.

Children climb on the DNA Sculpture at The Lawrence Hall of Science

Why Memberships?

A professional learning membership…

  • Offers increased access to varied professional learning and networking opportunities for entire teams.
    • Board members and volunteers, can join too, where relevant!
    • Our virtual, synchronous offerings allow for high quality, meaningful learning and networking experiences, minus the higher costs of travel for in-person conferences.
  • Reduces the burden upon individuals to search for high quality professional learning opportunities. 
  • Is a building block towards a stronger culture of learning and reflective practice at organizations.
  • Allows organization leaders to focus their professional learning time on site- and place-specific content and activities like coaching and mentorship.

When you sign up as a member, you access:

  • Monthly workshops and networking events.
    • Our workshops vary in content, from BEETLES sessions (on research-backed educational practices in outdoor and environmental learning) to executive leadership seminars, and beyond!
    • Some of our networking events include virtual conferences, job-alike networking spaces, and affinity-based meet-ups.
    • There are 2-4 synchronous opportunities EACH month, except for July (happy summer!).
  • Opportunities for common professional learning experiences that built cohesion and connection across teams, and for cross-field connection.
  • Discounts on all Leadership Essentials for Organizational Systems Change courses.
  • Regular opportunities to share feedback and provide input on future workshop topics and priorities.

Organizational Memberships

Organizational Memberships are priced based on the staff size. For smaller organizations, our pilot year pricing starts at just $1,000 for the year.

Individual Memberships

Individual members access the same opportunities as organizational members, and are priced for just one person.

Network Memberships

If your organization is part of a network, and the participating organizations are all interested in membership, a Network Membership might be for you! We offer custom pricing for networks and are also happy to collaborate on grant proposals or funding requests.


Interested in becoming a member?

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What our members are saying…

“I am so appreciative of these offerings! I’m learning so much and find myself always looking forward to the next one. Thank you!”

Organizational Member

“We’ve been finding great value in the PL membership. (If only I could find more time in the day to attend all the sessions I want – but that’s a me problem).”

Tara Rogness, Springbrook Nature Center

“I appreciate the opportunities for hands-on activities and discussion both in small and whole group settings as they provided avenues to engage and learn from one another. Thank you for all the resource links as well.”

Organizational Member