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Conversation in the Light

2017-02-2456:56

This week I talk with Orna Cohen, an exhibit designer, about the factors that have contributed to the success of her groundbreaking exhibition “Dialogue in the Dark.”

Museums of Impact

2017-02-1756:342

Monica Montgomery and I will talk about her current projects and her consulting practice that helps museums address their diversity issues.

A Conversation with Dean Krimmel

2017-02-1057:32

Dean and I will be talking about the Small Museum Association in anticipation of their upcoming annual conference and get a preview of Dean’s session about interpreting slavery.

House of Lost Worlds

2017-02-0357:01

Richard Conniff will be my guest this week to discuss his recent book “House of Lost Worlds.

House of Lost Worlds

2017-02-0357:011

Richard Conniff will be my guest this week to discuss his recent book “House of Lost Worlds.” Along with telling the fascinating history of the Peabody Museum of Natural History, Richard shed light on the role natural history museums have played in science education and environmental awareness.

Dealing with Privilege

2017-01-2757:21

There is no argument that many museums were founded by privileged elites who were driven by a variety of motives. Does this mean that museums are bound by their origins? Join the conversation this week as Paula Santos and I wrestle with this question.

Digital Architecture

2017-01-2055:09

Join me this week for a fun and fact-filled discussion with Matthew Tarr, Director of Digital Architecture at the American Museum of Natural History.

Digital Architecture

2017-01-2055:09

Join me this week for a fun and fact-filled discussion with Matthew Tarr, Director of Digital Architecture at the American Museum of Natural History. Matthew will share his thoughts about digital trends and the strategies he is using to the keep the American Museum nimble in an ever-changing digital landscape.

The Arab American National Museum

2017-01-1355:21

I am pleased to be talking with Devon Akmon, director of the Arab American National Museum about the importance of building community and the challenges of addressing the needs of both a national and local audience.

Meet Liz Neely

2017-01-0655:40

As the Senior Director of Integrated Content at the American Alliance of Museums and former president of MCN, Liz Neely has a lot to say about how digital technologies are changing the way museums create and maintain their communities.

Meet Liz Neely

2017-01-0655:40

Encore: Digital Dilemmas

2016-12-3056:33

Museum Sound Design

2016-12-2356:26

As part of our technical series, this week I will be talking with Steve Haas acoustical designer and president of SH Acoustics.

Museum Sound Design

2016-12-2356:26

As part of our technical series, this week I will be talking with Steve Haas acoustical designer and president of SH Acoustics. Steve will explain why acoustical design is vital to a quality museum experience and share a few examples from his current work. While not every museum professional can be an acoustical expert, Steve will provide helpful vocabulary so that we can all talk with one!

Location-Aware Mobile Apps

2016-12-1657:44

Sometimes I worry that mobile apps are just the next “shiny thing” in the museum tech landscape: Here today and gone tomorrow.

Location-Aware Mobile Apps

2016-12-1657:44

Sometimes I worry that mobile apps are just the next “shiny thing” in the museum tech landscape: Here today and gone tomorrow. But Paul Burke, CEO and co-founder of Guru, has convinced me that a good business model can keep the focus on content, not technology, and still improve a museum’s digital delivery.

Digital Leadership

2016-12-0957:021

Nik Honeysett returns to this show this week to give us an update on the Balboa Park Online Collaborative and his perspectives on technology-inspired transformations that are occurring across the museum sector.

Everything Digital

2016-12-0257:40

Are we there yet? Join me this week for a fabulous conversation with Carolyn Royston, Director of Digital at the Isabella Steward Gardner Museum, Boston.

Everything Digital

2016-12-0257:401

Are we there yet? Join me this week for a fabulous conversation with Carolyn Royston, Director of Digital at the Isabella Steward Gardner Museum, Boston. Carolyn will describe her approach to building a forward- thinking digital strategy and, as the President of the Museum Computer Network (MCN) will share the ways that MCN is supporting the museum of the future.

Fall Conference Review

2016-11-1856:33

Carol will share her observations from the Museum Computer Network and MuseumNext conferences.

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