Soot in the Mortar: Interpreting the Origins of the Climate Crisis at Historic Sites
PROPOSAL TYPE
Roundtable
SEEKING
- Seeking General Feedback and Interest
- Seeking Specific Expertise
- Seeking Additional Presenters
RELATED TOPICS
- Environmental Sustainability
- Labor and Economy
- Social Justice
ABSTRACT
Climate change mitigation and advocacy are growing topics in museums, but it is rare for sites with historical connections to industry or fossil fuel to interpret the origins of the crisis. Read More
The First Five Years: Finding Your Way After Graduation
PROPOSAL TYPE
Structured Conversation
SEEKING
- Seeking General Feedback and Interest
- Seeking Additional Presenters
RELATED TOPICS
- Labor and Economy
- Reflections on the Field
- Teaching and Training
ABSTRACT
While career resources for both new graduates and established professionals are plentiful, we have experienced a lack of resources for those in between. Read More
Empowering the Public History Workplace: Information, Advocacy, and Salary
PROPOSAL TYPE
Working Group
SEEKING
- Seeking Additional Presenters
RELATED TOPICS
- Advocacy
- Labor and Economy
- Reflections on the Field
ABSTRACT
From Amazon unions to Covid layoffs American employees are talk about pay, and public history professionals are no different. The growing effort among art museum employees to speak honestly and openly about pay and other workplace issues, challenges public history professionals to act likewise. Read More