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Changed Perceptions About Science Communication: A Case Study of STEM Graduate Students in Portal to the Public
(2013-02-25)Current research in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) remains largely unavailable to nonscientists. The existing structure of the academic tenure process in universities and STEM graduate training ... -
Chasing the Muses: Visitor Experiences with Inspiration in Art Museums
The word inspiration is regularly referenced in museum mission statements and strategic plans as a component of institutional goals and priorities. So far, some research has been done in museums to define the concept of ... -
Closing the Gap: Identifying Leadership Strategies used by Women in the Museum Field
University of Washington Closing the Gap: Identifying Leadership Strategies used by Women in the Museum Field Hannah Pfaltzgraff Chair of Supervisory Committee: Wilson O’Donnell UW Museology Program ABSTRACT The purpose ... -
Co-Curation and Collaboration: A Case Study on the Effects of Co-Curation on Staff
The purpose of this study was to describe the perceptions, strategies, and behaviors of staff who engage with co-curation. The research focused on how staff described their experiences with co-curation, their strategies ... -
Cold War, Hot Topic: Museum Representations of `Communism' in Post-Socialist Central and Eastern Europe
(2012-09-13)The Cold War era--post-WWII until 1989--presents an array of challenges to interpretation in museum exhibits because of the abundance of national, local and individual experiences it encompasses. In Central and Eastern ... -
Collaborate and Listen: How Small Museums Define and Pursue Community Engagement
It is becoming common for museums to feel the need to justify their existence to society beyond just what is in their collection. This research identifies and describes how small museums pursue community engagement in ... -
Collaborative Change: A Survey of Collaborations in Museums to Address Social Issues
In recent years, museums have made a commitment to address social issues that impact their communities. One of the essential tools to do this is for museums to form collaborations with other community organizations. The ... -
Collaborative Creativity: Creating Participatory Experiences in Art Museums
(2012-09-13)University of Washington <bold>Abstract<bold> Collaborative Creativity: Creating Participatory Experiences in Art Museums Meghan E. Brummett Chair of the Supervisory Committee: Kris Morrissey, PhD Museology As contemporary ... -
Combating Visitor Pressure: Impact of Tourism on the Conservation of World Heritage Sites
This study described the phenomenon of heavy visitor traffic and its impact on the conservation of World Heritage Sites. This research focused on three World Heritage Sites in Italy: Venice and its Lagoon, the Archaeological ... -
Come Here Often? Nonfrequent Visitor Perceptions of Art Museums
University of Washington Abstract Come Here Often? Nonfrequent Visitor Perceptions of Art Museums Marie Nicole Inco Claudio Chair of the Supervisory Committee: Meena Selvakumar, Ph.D. Museology Contemporary art museum ... -
Comfort and Connectivity: The Museum as a Healer
(2012-09-13)This thesis will seek to address why and how museums can be effective places to help resolve grief and transcend suffering. The objective is to identify practical ways in which museum staff can respond to tragedy which may ... -
The Comfort in Being Sad: Memorial, Museum, and Kurt Cobain
Museums, monuments, and archives have long been used to memorialize noteworthy individuals and events as well as being repositories of history and culture. These memorializations have typically served to enhance a specific ... -
Confronting Stigma: The Museum's Role in Suicide Prevention
The purpose of this case study was to examine suicide and suicide prevention-related museum programs and exhibits in order to understand the ways in which museums could aid in suicide prevention and awareness. Research was ... -
Creating a Greater Connection: Volunteer Training in Seattle-area Museums
(2013-07-25)<bold>Abstract<bold> Creating a Greater Connection: Volunteer Training in Seattle-area Museums Nicole Lillian Ohlandt Chair of the Supervisory Committee: Wilson O'Donnell Museology Graduate Program →This thesis will seek ... -
Creating Discomfort: Exploring the Use of Emotional Immersive Experiences to Address Social Issues in Museums
This study investigated current design practices used to engage visitors in emotional immersive experiences to address social issues in museums, particularly focusing on why a program or exhibit developer might use this ... -
Cultivating Creativity: Understanding Visitor Perceptions of Creativity in Art Museum Exhibits
Over the decades, American formal education has prioritized benchmarks and standardized testing as indicators of learning, resulting in a population that struggles to think creatively in the workforce and as engaged citizens. ... -
Cultivating Emotional Wellbeing: Museums & Art Therapy
Museums are expanding the social role they play in their community through wellbeing initiatives. Although art therapy programs are an emerging trend in the developing museums and health field, and are known to positively ... -
Culturally-Specific Museums: Who Are They For? Translating Missions to Messages
Culturally-specific museums focus on a specific culture and ethnicity. Although they are meant to be relevant to everyone and raise awareness of multicultural topics by appealing to a wide range of visitors, these types ... -
Culture You Can Drink: What Can Museums Learn from Brewery Tours?
Large brewery tours are popular attractions. However, they are rarely considered to be cultural attractions despite academic research linking localized food and beverages such as beer to local culture. To investigate this ... -
Current Science in Museums and Science Centers
People are faced with many science-related issues such as climate change, medical research, and new technologies, but often lack the basic science literacy or interest in understanding how these issues affect their lives. ...