Category Archives: Discussion Question

The Future of Museum Diversity Starts With You

Posted on November 2, 2011 by

The America we know is not the America we knew, nor will it be the America we will know in the future. Increasing immigration throughout the United States has led to rapidly changing racial demographics and a shift in attitude … Continue reading →

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Digital Humanities

Posted on August 25, 2010 by

On a muggy hot July day here in D.C., I attended the Smithsonian Mobile Learning Institute’s Mobile Learning Summit held at the Hirshhorn.  Presenters shared their mobile initiatives with the gathered group of museum educators, archivists and graduate students. What … Continue reading →

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Racing a Museum Object

Posted on August 19, 2010 by

When I first arrived in St. Michaels to start my internship at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, I anticipated learning to sail this summer. Perhaps I would take a weekend course or bum a lesson from the museum’s sailing instructor. … Continue reading →

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My Summer with Science

Posted on August 18, 2010 by

Science was never my strong subject in school. I always enjoyed it but got lost in some of the minor details in chemistry and biology. This summer I decided to give science another chance with my internship at the Maria … Continue reading →

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The Quest for Balance

Posted on August 17, 2010 by

      Working for NYSHA this summer has been an adventure. Although our working relationship between CGP and NYSHA is extensive, you truly never understand an organization until you are down in the trenches with everyone. Being interested in development, one … Continue reading →

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