MCI Project Summaries 2008 - Smithsonian Institution
MCI Project Summaries 2008 - Smithsonian Institution
MCI Project Summaries 2008 - Smithsonian Institution
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Ann B. N'Gadi, Technical Information Specialist/Webmaster<br />
B.A. (1987) Anthropology, University of Oregon; M.L.S. (1992) Library Science, University of<br />
Maryland<br />
Additional studies: Westminster College (History); University of Pittsburgh (Archaeology);<br />
Anne Arundel Community College<br />
Areas of interest: anthropology and archaeology; computer applications for information science<br />
and retrieval; Internet applications; public relations; publications and editing.<br />
Beverly M. Smith, Assistant to the Director<br />
Certificate in Nursing (1971) American University; A.A. (1984) Center for Independent Studies<br />
Responsibilities: EEO officer; budget forecasting and administration; office manager; liaison for<br />
human resources, fellowships and grants, sponsored projects, plant services, design and<br />
construction.<br />
Robert J. (Jeff) Speakman, Head of Technical Studies<br />
B.A. (1996) Northern Arizona University; M.A. (2002) University of Missouri; Ph.D. candidate,<br />
University of Missouri<br />
Areas of interest: archaeology and museum studies of cultural heritage, development of<br />
instrumentation for technical studies of cultural objects, and heavy metals in the environment.<br />
Ongoing projects in Alaska, the American Southwest, the Northern Plains, the Andes, and<br />
Northeast Asia.<br />
Jia-sun Tsang, Senior Paintings Conservator<br />
M.S. (1974) Chemistry, Bowling Green State University; M.S. (1985) Paintings Conservation,<br />
Winterthur Museum, Art Conservation Program, University of Delaware<br />
Areas of interest: collections care and preservation standards in museum exhibits; artists'<br />
materials and techniques; characterization and surface cleaning of varnishes on paintings;<br />
modern painting media and varnishes.<br />
Edward Vicenzi, Research Scientist<br />
B.Sc. Earth Sciences, McGill University; M.S. Earth Sciences, University of Oregon; Ph.D.<br />
Earth Sciences, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute<br />
Areas of interest: advanced microbeam analysis techniques using ions, electrons, and photons to<br />
probe natural specimens and other materials of interest.<br />
Melvin J. Wachowiak, Jr., Senior Conservator<br />
B.S. (1981) Springfield College; M.S. (1989) Winterthur Museum, Art Conservation Program,<br />
University of Delaware<br />
Areas of interest: history, characterization, and surface cleaning of coatings; wood technology<br />
and anatomy; microscopy; training.<br />
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