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Educational Background
Ph.D., M.A, State University of New York at Buffalo; B.F.A., Parsons School of Design/The New School for Social Research
Scholarly Interests
Museum Education/Learning in Museums
School/University Partnership Models and Practices
Technology as an interpretive tools (museum visitor experience)
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Issues
Anthropology/archaeology (North America, immigration, cultural maintenance)Bio Sketch
“Attracting Faculty: Getting Researchers Involved with a University Museum” (2007), in Dimensions—The Journal of the Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC).
“Promoting Public Understanding of Research Through Science Programs at MIT” (2006), in Handbook for Small Science Centers, ed. Cynthia Yao. Lanham, MD, Altamira Press.
Three articles in News From the Robert S. Peabody Museum Member Newsletter (1999-2000)
(1991-1998)
“How Informed are Formal Educators: A Response” (1998), with T. Albers, et al., in School Science and Mathematics 98 (7):354-356
Recent Papers Presented:
“Soap Box @ the MIT Museum: Debating Cutting-Edge Issues with World-Class Scientists and Engineers” (2006), annual conference, ASTC.
“The Best Damn Things We’ve Ever Done, Period (One More Round Round): Wins and Flops in Events, Marketing Programs, Exhibits.” (2005), annual conference, ASTC.
“Partnering With Scientists and Engineers.” (2005), annual conference, ASTC.
“Are We Homogenizing the Science Center Experience?” (2003), annual conference, ASTC.
“Experimental Methods for Communicating Scientific Research to the Public” (2003), annual conference, ASTC.
"Making the Most of University Resources: A Discussion" (2003), New England Museum Association Professional Affinity Group.