Natural History Outreach and Exhibit Design
Are you interested in science education and outreach, natural history, art, or exhibit design? The UMass Natural History Collections is offering a unique opportunity for students to work with the natural history collections and design a new exhibit for the rotating exhibit space in Morrill Science Center. This is a 2-semester independent study project. During the fall semester, students will work as guides for the current exhibit while learning about exhibit design and effective ways to communicate science. They will also work together to design a new interdisciplinary exhibit. During the spring semester, students will install the new exhibit and continue as guides to promote their work.
Working with and designing exhibits is a great way for all students to interact with science, regardless of their major. This project brings together a wide variety of fields, including art, science, history, communication, and education. Students will learn effective ways to communicate complex ideas to a broad audience, which is an important skill for any profession.