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Arden Williams <[log in to unmask]>
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Count the Georgia 'delegation' (me) in on this meeting.
 
I look forward to seeing everyone!
Arden
 
Ms. Arden Williams
Senior Program Officer
State Coordinator -
Museum on Main Street Exhibits
Georgia Humanities Council
*:50 Hurt Plaza, Ste. 595
       Atlanta, GA 30303
(: 404-523-6220 ext. 17
       404-523-5702 (fax)
 <http://www.georgiahumanities.org/> http://www.georgiahumanities.org/
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From: Museum on Main Street [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of
Harsh, Carol
Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2011 11:12 AM
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Subject: MoMS brainstorm session at the Federation Conference



Hi all,

 

This past summer, the National Museum of Natural History approached SITES
about working with them to develop some science/humanities exhibitions for
the MoMS program.  The idea is to seek significant funding through the
National Science Foundation to enable us to develop an extensive program of
exhibits that blend the sciences and the humanities and target small museums
and nature centers.  For lack of a better name, we are calling this
initiative "Science MoMS".

 

Overlaying the humanities in this effort is critical.  Public discourse and
ethical oversight about science issues is an important role that councils
often play.  Natural science exhibits that show man's place in nature and an
awareness of the world around us could be really engaging.  We envision that
councils could partner with statewide natural history museums and even state
agencies like the Department of Fish and Wildlife to seek additional funding
for statewide tours.  

 

Science MoMS exhibitions could address the STEM (science, technology,
engineering and math) deficiencies in schools in many small communities
across the country. Standing outside traditional educational systems, we
believe that the Smithsonian and state humanities councils can play a vital
role in inspiring learning

 

I have talked with directors from a few council to seek their guidance, and
received an enthusiastic response.  We are convening a brainstorming session
at the Federation's conference next week in St. Petersburg, on Thursday,
November 3 at 3:00 in the Plaza D room at the conference hotel.  We would
love for any and all of you who may be going to the conference to join us.
If you are not planning to go to the conference please pass this information
along to others from your council who may like to attend this discussion. We
will explore some exhibit ideas, partnership arrangements, and even funding
possibilities. 

 

This is an exciting proposition that could broaden the reach of the MoMS
program and we want your input and insights so that we step off in the right
direction.  

 

Please let me know if you will be able to join us on November 3 so that we
can plan appropriately. 

 

Carol

 

Carol G. Harsh

Director, Museum on Main Street

Smithsonian Institution, SITES

202-633-5333

202-465-5267 (cell)

202-633-5344 (fax)

 



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