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Areas of Interest
My primary research interests include visitor learning in small museum environments, understanding how exhibit design impacts the visitor experience, and the cultural significance of material culture within immigrant communities. Prior to working at ILI, I completed an internship at the Smithsonian Center for Education and Museum Studies, where I assisted with a program evaluation for the March 2009 Smithsonian's Women's History Family Day.
Current Projects
- Cornell University, Department of Entomology (Ithaca, NY) - Lost Ladybugs
- Cornell University, Department of Ornithology (Ithaca, NY) - YardMap
- Space Science Institute - Asteroids!
Recent Published & Presented Work
Messick, T. (2009). Visitor Learning Outcomes at the Museum of Peoples and Cultures. Poster session at Care Marketplace, American Association of Museums Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA.
Messick, T., Haley Goldman, K., & Nowak, K. (2010). Evolving Public Face, Evolving Public Practice. Session presented at the annual conference of the Visitors Studies Association, Phoenix, AZ.
Education
- B.A., Socio-cultural Anthropology, 2008, Brigham Young University; Provo, Utah
Professional Affiliations
- American Association of Museums (AAM)
- Visitor Studies Association (VSA)
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