HMA Annual Conference
Surrounded by Science: Intersections of Science and Our Museums
Thursday, April 11 and Friday, April 12, 2019
Bishop Museum
Honolulu, HI

Under our theme, this year’s conference will include four sub-tracks:

Observing Our World: Science and Our Institutions
In this sub-track, we’ll explore how our institutions share science with visitors, including stories of climate resiliency, climate awareness, observations of the physical world and sustainable resource management.

How the Brain Learns: Education and Our Institutions
In this sub-track, we’ll explore how our institutions create engaging, enriching, and educational programs informed by science and research. Presenters will share their knowledge on program and exhibit development, STEAM, educational standards, and building partnerships between our institutions, teachers, principals and the Department of Education.

Stewardship at Our Institutions: Resource Management and Our Institutions
In this sub-track, we’ll explore back-of-house sciences necessary for preserving our treasured resources. encourages proposals Presentations will help us consider the sciences of resource management, disaster preparedness, pest management, traditional care and the latest technology used in the stewardship of cultural materials.

Mind Your Money: Our Institutions and Business Management
In this sub-track, we’ll explore the science of business. Sessions will include topics on writing a grant, managing a non-profit, economic sustainability, cultivating donor relationships, human resources, and public relations.