Hello! I’m Michael Rice
Bio
Mission
I strive to implement best practices for museum collection items while making the items accessible to the public; and cultivate new relationships in local communities. My mission is to connect the past with the present ensuring that the museum will be relevant in the future.
Vision
I will be a leader in collections care and management while utilizing state of the art technology and safeguarding the items that are under my care. The best interest for the items and public will always guide my decisions and ethical choices.
Education
My Studies
August 2007 - May 2011
MA, Museum Studies, Indiana University – Purdue University, Indianapolis, IN
2014 - 2017
BA, Folklore and Ethnomusicology Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
2013 - 2017
BA, Anthropology, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
My Experience
Roles & Responsibilities
Fall 2020 - Sping 2021
Graduate Collections Intern at Indiana Medical History Museum
Worked with the collections accessioning items and archival material. Standardized the Past Perfect database.
2017Â - 2018
Digitization Staff at Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum
Helped digitalize the archival collection
2015 - 2017
Practicum Intern at Mathers Museum of World Cultures
Collections and Curation Intern accessioning, researching, photographing, and organizing the collection.
2015-2016
Curation intern at Fort Wayne History Center
Worked as the 200@200 intern creating a new exhibit every month to celebrate Indiana's Bicentennial
Skills
Professional Competencies
Accessioning items
Comprehensive and Thoughtful
Past Perfect
Mastery Knowledge
Research
A Valuable Skill
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