Welcome to our our first installment of #ExploreSeattle from the exploratory perspective of second year Museology student Libbie Barnes! Libbie is originally from Austin, Texas, with a BA in Maritime Studies and a minor in Museum Studies with a focus in Marine Archeology. She is currently working at the Center of Wooden Boats in the Development Department and is undoubtedly destined for a flourishing career with many nautical adventures on the horizon. In this series, Libbie shares her experiences and…
Category: Blog
#DemystifyingThesis with Gabbie Mangaser
by Liz Mehrmann Gabbie Mangaser is developing a program at the Burke Museum that connects Southeast Asian identifying visitors to their cultural heritage through the museum’s collection. Participants choose a piece that resonates with them, and create a deliverable of their choice (such as a blog post, social media post, or poster to display in the studio) to gain a greater understanding of their cultural roots.
Course highlight: Introduction to Museology
by Purim Junkham (He/him)
Faculty Spotlight: Jessica Luke
By Linda Lee Growing up, the slightest age difference could make a world of difference. I remember looking at students a few grades above me in middle school and swearing they already wore the fatigue and facial hair of tax paying adults. The age gap shrinks as we all walk in tandem towards earlier bedtimes, excessive vitamin consumption, and crippling hangovers, and suddenly, we enter grad school and speak to our professors on a first name basis. The beauty of…
Student Voices: Exploring Seattle
By Chin-Yun (Claudia) Cheng
The nightmare that is thesis..
We’re all thinking it By Linda Lee
The Mind and Mood Matter
Taking care of your mental health in the wake of global collapse By Linda Lee
Plant love
The use of Horticulture Therapy as an everyday source of wellness By Linda Lee
Putting the cape away
Personal reminders to stay grounded when pursuing change as an emerging museum professional By Linda Lee
Student experience in the Specialization in Museum Evaluation
Since the start of this specialization in 2010, 114 students have completed the Specialization in Evaluation and completed 36 projects. Previous evaluation studies have explored topics such as: family learning, visitor expectations/satisfaction, visitor behavior and experiences, museum resource utilization, and school group engagement. This year’s 2021 cohort has a record high number of students completing the specialization, with 18 students carrying out 5 projects with museums in the Seattle area. To provide some insight into the experiences of our students…