This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at rka-learnwithus.com. By: Emlyn Koster With climate change and extreme weather frequently in the news and in light of the upcoming UN COP26 Conference, Emlyn taps his geological insights to point out what is often missing from society’s knowledge and which therefore warrants the museum […]
Gen Z are Values-driven: What does this mean for Cultural Institutions?
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at rka-learnwithus.com. By: Sadiya Akasha In the first post of this series, I described how the unique combination of nearly infinite access to information (and a global reach) coupled with a near-constant evaluation of the motives behind consumable content has caused Gen Z to become […]
When Disaster Strikes: Assistance by Museums Nearby
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at rka-learnwithus.com. By: Emlyn Koster Emlyn recalls how Liberty Science Center, located across the lower Hudson from Manhattan and where he was President & CEO from 1996-2011, assisted the next-of-kin and surrounding community in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center […]
IRB 101: What is (and isn’t) human subjects research?
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at rka-learnwithus.com. In my first post in this IRB 101 series, I described what IRBs are and why they exist (i.e., to protect research participants). In the second post, I focused on describing potential risks to research participants. This third post defines criteria for human […]
Museums during Existential Crises: Long and Wide Lenses for Directional Thinking
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at rka-learnwithus.com. By: Emlyn Koster An Earth scientist with 32 years at the helm of four large nature and science museums and with publications and presentations continuing to delve into what leadership of external relevance entails, Emlyn reflects on the potentially greater value of museums […]
Gen Z are Identity Crafters: What does this mean for Cultural Institutions?
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at rka-learnwithus.com. By: Sadiya Akasha Population demographics have been shifting towards greater diversity for the last few generations with Generation Z being the most diverse generation yet. Research published by the Pew Research Center shows that nearly 48% of Gen Zers born between 1997 and […]
IRB 101: Risks to Research Participants
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at rka-learnwithus.com. In my first post in this IRB 101 series, I described what IRBs are and why they exist. IRBs exist to protect research participants. In this second post, I focus on risks to research participants. What are risks to research participants? Risk is […]
How Museums Can Nurture Diverse Talent
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at rka-learnwithus.com. On May 6, 2021, arts professionals from around the country convened to explore best practices for nurturing diverse talent within museums and cultural institutions. Advancing Change: The Future of Museum Leadership was a virtual summit that presented lessons learned from over 30 years […]
IRB 101: What are they? Why do they exist?
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at rka-learnwithus.com. Last week, I led an IRB 101 workshop for the Visitor Studies Association. IRB is the acronym for Institutional Review Board. That short three-letter acronym, IRB, can instill a lot of fear and anxiety in researchers and evaluators for multiple reasons. For one, […]
Gen Z are Investigators: What Does This Mean for Cultural Institutions?
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at rka-learnwithus.com. Summer is here, and with it, a new guest blogger series! Today we are excited to share a new post by our friend Sadiya Akasha of Sitara Systems. Sadiya is a researcher, product designer, and expert on Gen Z (people born between 1995 […]