2013 Smithsonian Affiliations National Conference Guidebook

Smithsonian Affiliations National Conference S. Dillon Ripley Center Smithsonian Institution

June 10 – 12, 2013

Photo courtesy Smithsonian EdLab

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Welcome to Washington, D.C. and the Smithsonian 3

Director’s Message

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elcome to the 2013 Smithsonian Affiliations National Conference. We are pleased that so many have come from near and far to participate in this important gathering. Year after year, the Conference has been fertile ground for exploring collaboration opportunities, sharing best practices, building organizational relationships, and creating new friendships.

Now in our 17th year, the Affiliations program has evolved beyond its original artifact-based mission into a dynamic, multifaceted exchange between organizations dedicated to serving their communities. This is evidenced in the way that Affiliates are opening their doors to Smithsonian scholars, the loan of Affiliate artifacts and exhibits to our museums, and the joint efforts of educators to reach students and teachers in rural and underserved areas. We share new and exciting technologies that expand our ideas about digital learning, turning galaxies into student art projects, paleontology specimens into 3-D wonders, and local conversations into national youth town halls. Sometimes, it all begins with a simple conversation at our annual conference.

We have much to learn from each other and are pleased that this year’s conference demonstrates our collaborative approach with a strong mixture of presenters from Smithsonian and Affiliate organizations, along with several other notables. We continue to cover a wide range of topics, while giving strong voice to those programs that amplify the way our organizations are having an impact on learning and education. In this manner, we will address the greatest challenge facing all museums and educational organizations, as stated in the Smithsonian’s Strategic Plan, the need to “inspire generations through knowledge and discovery.”

We are delighted that you have taken the time to join us and look forward to a lively exchange of ideas, as always, in the company of colleagues and friends. All of us at Smithsonian Affiliations thank you for joining us and wish you a wonderful time.

Harold A. Closter Director Smithsonian Affiliations 4

Program at a Glance Monday, June 10

10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Conference Registration L’Enfant Plaza Hotel, Lobby 5:15 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Orientation Challenge: Test Your Smithsonian Affiliations Knowledge National Museum of American History, Presidential Reception Suite, 1st Floor, Constitution Avenue entrance. Session will begin at 5:30.

6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Welcome Reception National Museum of American History, 2nd Floor, East Wing, National Mall entrance

Tuesday, June 11 6:30 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.

Fun Run!

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Welcome Breakfast Smithsonian Castle Commons 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Keynote Address Repurposing the Museum: Using Digital Tools to Re-engage Young Audiences Lecture Hall, S. Dillon Ripley Center Stephen Brown, President and Executive Producer at Mobile Digital Arts and General Manager of the New Learning Institute 10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

–Break – CONCURRENT SESSIONS 10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.

Linking the Landscape: Digital Outreach to Small Towns and Rural Communities Room 3037, S. Dillon Ripley Center 10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.

Digital Trends: Crowdsourcing, 3-D, and Badging, Oh My! Room 3035, S. Dillon Ripley Center

11:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

–Break – 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Loans for Lunch: Informal Discussion with the Smithsonian Loans Forum Smithsonian Castle Commons 1:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m.

Accessibility Workshop: Serving Kids and Families on the Autism Spectrum Room 1050, National Museum of American History CONCURRENT SESSIONS 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

SITES = Success: Transforming Museums Through Traveling Exhibits Room 3031, S. Dillon Ripley Center 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Establishing Deeper Connections: Creating a Culture of Membership Room 3037, S. Dillon Ripley Center CONCURRENT SESSIONS 2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.

Make It Mobile: The New Museum is in Your Hand Lecture Hall, S. Dillon Ripley Center 2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.

What’s the New Normal? Strategies for Survival and Reinvention Room 3035, S. Dillon Ripley Center 3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

– Coffee / Tea Break – Discovery Theater, S. Dillon Ripley Center 3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Smithsonian Resource Fair Concourse, S. Dillon Ripley Center 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Congressional Reception Atrium, Capitol Visitors Center

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Wednesday, June 12 6:30 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.

Fun Run!

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Breakfast Smithsonian Castle Commons CONCURRENT WORKSHOP TOURS: Smithsonian Museum Tours: New Strategies for Education Spaces 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

• Q?RIUS: National Museum of Natural History • ImagiNATIONS: National Museum of the American Indian • ARTLAB+: Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden • A Peek at “Object Project:” National Museum of American History • Moving Beyond Earth: National Air and Space Museum 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Keynote Address: Envisioning a National Network of Early Learners Lecture Hall, S. Dillon Ripley Center Kimberlee Kiehl, Executive Director, Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center Introduction from Marsha L. Semmel, Director of Strategic Partnerships, Institute of Museum and Library Services 12:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.

MISSION POSSIBLE: Lunch with Smithsonian EdLab Smithsonian Castle Commons CONCURRENT SESSIONS 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

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Reaching our Goals Together, Affiliates and Smithsonian Affiliations: Fundraising as a Team Room 3037, S. Dillon Ripley Center 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Full STEAM Ahead: Integrating Science, History and Art Room 3035, S. Dillon Ripley Center 3:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.

– Coffee / Tea Break – Discovery Theater, S. Dillon Ripley Center cONCURRENT sESSIONS 3:15 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.

Collaboration Block: Seriously Amazing Opportunities 3:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Places of Invention: The Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention & Innovation Room 3031, S. Dillon Ripley Center Youth Capture the Colorful Cosmos: Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Room 3111, S. Dillon Ripley Center 4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.

Our American Journey Room 3035, S. Dillon Ripley Center Smithsonian Science NOW: National Museum of Natural History Room 3037, S. Dillon Ripley Center 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Closing Reception Smithsonian Renwick Gallery

2013 Smithsonian Affiliations National Conference Monday, June 10

8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Pre-scheduled meetings with Smithsonian staff Affiliates interested in meeting with specific Smithsonian staff members must contact their Affiliations National Outreach Manager prior to their arrival to organize a meeting during this time.

10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Conference Registration L’Enfant Plaza Hotel, Lobby Affiliations Staff will be on hand to greet registered guests.

5:15 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Orientation Challenge: Test Your Smithsonian Affiliations Knowledge National Museum of American History, Presidential Reception Suite, 1st Floor, Constitution Avenue entrance. Session will begin at 5:30.

We know it takes a bit of work to figure out the best ways to partner with the Smithsonian. Why not reward your knowledge of the Affiliations program in this new twist on an old favorite? Discover (or get a refresher on) the benefits and resources available to Smithsonian Affiliates in a session designed after your favorite trivia games.

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Agenda 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Welcome Reception National Museum of American History, 2nd Floor, East Wing, National Mall entrance Greetings and welcome from John L. Gray, Elizabeth MacMillan Director, National Museum of American History, Kenneth E. Behring Center All registered conference participants are invited to attend.

Tuesday, June 11

6:30 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.

Fun Run! Get your juices flowing for the day with an easy jog around the Smithsonian campus. Meet at the Smithsonian Castle gates on Independence Avenue.

7:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Conference Registration Smithsonian Castle, Schermer Hall 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Welcome Breakfast Smithsonian Castle Commons

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8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Conference Registration Concourse, S. Dillon Ripley Center 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Keynote Address Repurposing the Museum: Using Digital Tools to Re-engage Young Audiences Lecture Hall, S. Dillon Ripley Center Stephen Brown, President and Executive Producer at Mobile Digital Arts and General Manager of the New Learning Institute How do you reach and engage young people and get them excited about learning? Meet them where they are! Brown will discuss the ways museums can be repurposed by young people with the new digital tools at their disposal. He’ll focus on museums and informal learning spaces, and the ways that they are connected to youth interests both inside and outside of school. He’ll also approach the idea of how exhibits can be jumping off points for civic engagement, interest-based learning, and the way these activities are enhanced through the use of digital tools (mobile devices and apps, social networks, and media production).

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10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

–Break – CONCURRENT SESSIONS 10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.

Linking the Landscape: Digital Outreach to Small Towns and Rural Communities Room 3037, S. Dillon Ripley Center Tom Falvey, Director of Education, South Carolina State Museum Carol Harsh, Director, Museum on Main Street, Smithsonian Institution Sonchia Jilek, Executive Director, The Pinhead Institute What does it really mean to serve small towns and rural audiences?

Using case studies from two Smithsonian Affiliates and the successes of the Museum on Main Street program, panelists will explore how digital outreach is enriching audiences and creating opportunities for lifelong learning.

10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.

Digital Trends: Crowdsourcing, 3-D, and Badging, Oh My! Room 3035, S. Dillon Ripley Center Herbert Maschner, Director, Idaho Museum of Natural History Lynn-Steven Engelke, Director of Programs, Smithsonian Center for Learning and Digital Access Kathryn Burke, Museum Technician, National Postal Museum What’s trending in 2013? Using Smithsonian and Affiliate examples in crowdsourcing, badging and 3-D imaging, we’ll see how each trend is being used to engage audiences and the opportunities for greater collaboration.

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11:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

–Break – 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Loans for Lunch: Informal Discussion with the Smithsonian Loans Forum Smithsonian Castle Commons Enjoy lunch in the Smithsonian Castle with representatives from the Loans Forum—a pan-Institutional group established to promote the care and lending of Smithsonian collections.

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12:45 p.m.

Those signed-up for the Accessibility Workshop will meet the tour leader at the Visitor Information Desk inside the Smithsonian Castle then walk to the National Museum of American History.

1:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m.

Accessibility Workshop: Serving Kids and Families on the Autism Spectrum Room 1050, National Museum of American History (First floor, glass doors to the left of the museum shop) Beth Ziebarth, Director, Smithsonian Accessibility Program Roger Ideishi, Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy, University of the Sciences in Philadelphia Rebecca Kokinda, Architect/Parent Representative Elizabeth Dale-Deines, Coordinator, Videoconference Education Programs, Smithsonian American Art Museum Heather Paisley-Jones, Education Specialist, National Museum of American History This workshop will begin with an overview of the factors to consider when serving families with children on the autism spectrum. Then we will go into the America on the Move gallery for hands-on activities using pre-visit materials and carts to demonstrate how the American History Museum, the National Postal Museum and the American Art Museum are making museums more accessible. Participants will share strategies for their own museums at the conclusion of the workshop.

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CONCURRENT SESSIONS 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

SITES = Success: Transforming Museums Through Traveling Exhibits Room 3031, S. Dillon Ripley Center Micah Parzen, Chief Executive Officer, San Diego Museum of Man Betsy Gordon, Project Manager, National Museum of the American Indian Jonathan Stevens, President and Chief Executive Officer, American Textile History Museum Jennifer O’Keefe, Special Assistant to the Director, Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service Using Ramp It Up: Skateboard Culture in Native America and Suited for Space as examples, two Affiliates share lessons learned and tips for tailoring a SITES exhibit to their communities. Affiliates and Smithsonian colleagues share best practices for building the best programmatic material around a SITES exhibit, including finding engaging speakers and applying for MetLife Community Grants.

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1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Establishing Deeper Connections: Creating a Culture of Membership Room 3037, S. Dillon Ripley Center Christi Janssen, Executive Director, The Durham Museum Laurie Pillman, Membership Coordinator, Peoria Riverfront Museum Christina DiMeglio Lopez, External Affairs Manager, Smithsonian Affiliations Has your organization looked at its membership activity lately? Members are attracted and retained when they are engaged and stimulated by all areas of the organization. Two Affiliates offer examples in their own organizations that have focused on providing value, making the museum a community resource, and attracting repeat visitors. They will share results of their focus groups with teachers, educators, and others, demonstrating outcomes that show constituencies begin to see the value of the museum and join as members and long- term supporters.

CONCURRENT SESSIONS 2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.

Make It Mobile: The New Museum is in Your Hand Lecture Hall, S. Dillon Ripley Center Richard Cooper, Manager of Content Development & Interpretation, National Underground Railroad Freedom Center Heather Foster, Writer, Editor, Web Content Manager, Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service Nancy Proctor, Head of Mobile Strategy & Initiatives, Smithsonian Institution Are your visitors aware of mobile content in your museum? Before jumping on the mobile bandwagon, listen to examples of mobile tours in museums, the lessons learned, the importance of marketing and signage in creating awareness, and how apps can add to the overall interpretive experience. Panelists will share how you can replicate this in your own museum and learn to use technology as a tool to distribute this information and extend learning opportunities.

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2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.

What’s the New Normal? Strategies for Survival and Reinvention Room 3035, S. Dillon Ripley Center Thomas Stoneback, Executive Director, National Canal Museum Jose Santamaria, Executive Director, Tellus Science Museum Camille Akeju, Director, Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum Every day, museums are experiencing dynamic shifts in adapting to changing audiences, economies, and new technologies. Panelists will discuss how they lead their organization through mission transformations and organizational change in order to reinvent themselves, renew partnerships, and reinvigorate their missions.

3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Smithsonian Resource Fair Concourse, S. Dillon Ripley Center Get your Resource Fair passport stamped while you meet with liaisons from the following Smithsonian museums, programs, and offices.

Visit with all units and be entered in a raffle!

National Air and Space Museum National Museum of African Art National Museum of American History The Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention & Innovation National Museum of the American Indian National Postal Museum National Museum of Natural History Smithsonian American Art Museum National Portrait Gallery National Museum of African American History and Culture Anacostia Community Museum Freer Sackler Gallery Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service Smithsonian Institution Libraries Smithsonian Accessibility Program Smithsonian Latino Center

Asian Pacific American Center The Smithsonian Associates Smithsonian Affiliate Membership Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center Smithsonian Institution Gardens Smithsonian Center for Learning and Digital Access Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Smithsonian Consortia Office of Sponsored Projects American Alliance of Museums Smithsonian Books Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage Smithsonian Folkways Office of Fellowships and Internships Smithsonian Environmental Research Center Smithsonian Science Education Center

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3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

– Coffee / Tea Break – Discovery Theater, S. Dillon Ripley Center 5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Transportation to Congressional Reception Shuttle buses will depart from L’Enfant Plaza Hotel 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Congressional Reception Atrium, Capitol Visitors Center Greetings and Welcome Remarks Claudine Brown, Assistant Secretary for Education and Access G. Wayne Clough, Secretary, Smithsonian Institution The Honorable Tom Cole (R-Okla.)

Presentation of the 2013 Intern Partnership Award Harold A. Closter, Director, Smithsonian Affiliations 7:45 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.

Transportation from Congressional Reception

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Wednesday June 12

(Conference Registration- All day, Concourse, S. Dillon Ripley Center) 6:30 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.

Fun Run! Get your juices flowing for the day with an easy jog around the Smithsonian campus. Meet at the Smithsonian Castle gates on Independence Avenue.

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Breakfast Smithsonian Castle Commons 8:45 a.m.

Meet tour leaders at the Visitor Information Desk in the Castle to walk to museums.

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CONCURRENT TOURS: Smithsonian Museum Tours: New Strategies for Education Spaces On each of these tours, Smithsonian staff will introduce the spaces, the processes involved in creating them, and share best practices with Affiliates while brainstorming collaboration opportunities.

9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Q?RIUS: National Museum of Natural History Shari Werb, Assistant Director for Education and Outreach Margaret Benson, Online Community Manager Colleen Marzec, Managing Producer Web Portal Meet at Easter Island stone figure in Constitution Avenue entrance lobby Tour of Q?RIUS, a new interactive 10,000 square foot programming space opening in 2013. Q?RIUS will have access to a 20,000 specimen collection representing all departments of the museum, innovative programming and distance learning opportunities.

ImagiNATIONS: National Museum of the American Indian Adrienne Smith, Cultural Interpreter Meet at Constitution Avenue Staff entrance.

ImagiNATIONS invites families to explore how Native peoples have adapted to natural environments with innovation. Visitors can engage with different kinds of transportation (snowshoes and skateboards), homes (tipis, adobes, igloos), handson activities (basket-weaving, Native percussion), and more.

ARTLAB+: Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden Ryan Hill, Director of Digital Learning Programs Meet at entrance to ARTLAB+ While touring this digital media studio for teens, staff will share their practice for providing access to technology and art works, coupled

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with mentorship, to develop a community of young creators and innovators.

A Peek at “Object Project:” National Museum of American History Howard Morrison, Director of Education and Interpretation Judy Gradwohl, Assistant Director for Education and Public Programs Meet at Welcome Center, Mall Entrance. Session will take place in the Staff Dining Room, 5th Floor The museum is undergoing a major renovation that will result in new education spaces when it reopens in 2015. Affiliates can talk to the staff about their planning and prototyping process, the Object Project and demonstration spaces, and explore possible collaboration opportunities.

Moving Beyond Earth: National Air and Space Museum Tim Grove, Chief, Museum Learning Michael Hulslander, Manager of Onsite Learning Meet in lobby through Independence Avenue entrance.

The Moving Beyond Earth gallery is an immersive space about human spaceflight in the Space Shuttle and space station eras. Along with a Shuttle mid-deck setting and “working” space toilet, Affiliates will see a state-of-the-art broadcast studio designed to offer a variety of programming to extend the gallery experience. There are various opportunities for collaboration with Affiliates.

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Keynote Address: Envisioning a National Network of Early Learners Lecture Hall, S. Dillon Ripley Center Kimberlee Kiehl, Executive Director, Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center Introduction from Marsha L. Semmel, Director of Strategic Partnerships, Institute of Museum and Library Services There is an increasing interest and discussion in our country about how we educate our youngest children. The Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center (SEEC) is a model school that combines the best practices in both early childhood and museum education to explore how museums can play a stronger role in this arena, with Affiliates taking a leadership position. SEEC welcomes partnerships to advance our common goals for the field, and Kimberlee will discuss various ideas for collaboration to change the face of early learning in our country.

12:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.

MISSION POSSIBLE: Lunch with Smithsonian EdLab Smithsonian Castle Commons Jeff Meade, Mobile Learning Program Lead Kim Skerritt, Mobile Learning Program Educator Reema Ghazi, Youth Experience Coordinator Susan Zwerling, Director of Education & Public Programs, International Museum of Art and Science This is your mission should you choose to accept it: Join the Smithsonian EdLab for an interactive lunch experience at the Smithsonian Castle.

Get introduced to EdLab’s mission-based approach, bringing together classroom curricula, museum collections and community issues through technology, and hear about their current partnership with the International Museum of Art and Science. Then, work in teams to solve a mission using Smithsonian objects and technology tools, and find out how you can be involved with EdLab.

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CONCURRENT SESSIONS 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Reaching our Goals Together, Affiliates and Smithsonian Affiliations: Fundraising as a Team Room 3037, S. Dillon Ripley Center Deborah Barnhart, CEO and Executive Director, U.S. Space & Rocket Center Ed Nichols, President and CEO, History Colorado Megan Mahncke, Capital Campaign Director, History Colorado Courtney Wilson, Executive Director, Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum What is your vision for fundraising in collaboration with the Smithsonian?

Two Affiliate colleagues open the discussion with current case studies demonstrating how they’ve maximized their affiliation in fundraising initiatives. Next, attendees will break into groups to brainstorm fundraising ideas and identify shared goals through Smithsonian and Affiliate partnerships.

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Full STEAM Ahead: Integrating Science, History and Art Room 3035, S. Dillon Ripley Center Ellen Rosenthal, President and CEO, Conner Prairie Brian Mancuso, Director of Exhibits, Conner Prairie Jeff Dunn, Planetarium Supervisor, Mystic Seaport Deborah Stokes, Education Specialist, National Museum of African Art Affiliate colleagues will discuss how they integrate science, technology, engineering, art and math in innovative and integrated ways through fresh approaches to programming. They’ll share experiences in reinvigorating programs to meet STEAM guidelines and how they received grants to fund them.

3:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.

– Coffee / Tea Break – Discovery Theater, S. Dillon Ripley Center

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cONCURRENT sESSIONS 3:15 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.

Collaboration Block: Seriously Amazing Opportunities These 45-minute sessions will introduce Affiliates to available opportunities for collaboration. Hear first-hand from Affiliate colleagues who have been recent participants and learn about new programs looking for partners.

3:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Places of Invention: The Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention & Innovation Room 3031, S. Dillon Ripley Center Julia Swan, Adult Public Programs Manager, Museum of History and Industry Anna Karvellas, Places of Invention Affiliates Project Coordinator, The Smithsonian’s Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation Kate A. Lukaszewicz, Lead Educator, Senator John Heinz History Center Colleagues from the Smithsonian’s Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation and partnering Affiliates will describe their current research and community documentation project, revealing “places of invention” in six cities across the country. The team will also preview how more Affiliates can get involved in producing content for the upcoming Places of Invention exhibition, to open at the National Museum of American History.

3:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Youth Capture the Colorful Cosmos: Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Room 3111, S. Dillon Ripley Center Christopher Myers, U.S. Space & Rocket Center Chelsea Dorman, Educator, College Park Aviation Museum James Wells, Education Program Manager, York County Culture & Heritage Museums Lindsay Bartholomew, Miami Science Museum, Moderator Four Smithsonian Affiliates share their experiences partnering with SAO to bring YCCC to their communities. They will discuss how it helped them engage a diverse group of children—home-schoolers, space campers, and school groups. Smithsonian Affiliations staff will be on-hand to discuss how more Affiliates can take the program further.

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cONCURRENT sESSIONS (continued) 4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.

Our American Journey Room 3035, S. Dillon Ripley Center Elizabeth Bly, Director of Grants, Japanese American National Museum Magdalena Mieri, Director, Program in Latino History and Culture, National Museum of American History Pino Monaco, Director of Program Evaluation and Audience Research, Smithsonian Center for Learning and Digital Access Colleagues from Affiliations, the National Museum of American History and the Smithsonian Center for Learning and Digital Access will share the results of the recent Affiliate survey on immigration and migration. An impressive 45% of the Affiliate network responded; team members will discuss preliminary findings from both the survey and the subsequent focus groups, and brainstorm next steps with the group.

4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.

Smithsonian Science NOW: National Museum of Natural History Room 3037, S. Dillon Ripley Center Margaret Benson, Online Community Manager Colleen Marzec, Managing Producer Web Portal Using webcasts, NMNH is transitioning its educational practices on its website from a content-delivery approach to one characterized by more personalized connections and active experiences. In conjunction with the Q?RIUS website and online tools, Smithsonian Science NOW aims to work with the Affiliate network to reach youth audiences— particularly those from under-resourced communities—and connect students and young people to science and the natural world.

6:00 p.m.

Last shuttle departs L’Enfant Plaza Hotel for the Smithsonian Renwick Gallery 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Closing Reception Smithsonian Renwick Gallery Viewing of Thomas Day: Master Craftsman and Free Man of Color, an exhibition showcasing furniture and objects from the North Carolina Museum of History, a Smithsonian Affiliate.

7:45 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.

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