This space was created by the Museum Education Roundtable to expand upon the most recent Journal of Museum Education (JME) issue, reflect on member events, and address timely issues that we face in the field of museum work. Read about how to write for our blog here.
Knowledge in Action ™
Meeting the Directors: Alexandra Morris
As we begin 2023, MER would like to spend some time celebrating the wonderful people that we have the opportunity to work with. We asked each director to answer a series of questions to allow us to get to know them better. Alexandra F. Morris (she/her) is an Egyptologist and disability activist. She recently was awarded her PhD in history … Read More
Board Service: A Closer Look
It is recruitment season once again here at Museum Education Roundtable, and we are excited to see board applications rolling in. But what is board service actually like? We chat with MER co-treasurer Rebecca Ljungren (left) and co-vice president Michelle Dezember (right) to learn more. How did you first connect with Museum Education Roundtable? RL: My first experience with … Read More
Announcing MER’s new Membership and Marketing Manager: Aubrey Beam
After two years of service, MER wishes a fond farewell to Sam Theriault who helped the organization run smoothly and efficiently. They were an integral part of the team and will be missed! We were honored by the number of applications we received for the Membership and Marketing Manager position. After a thorough search, we are excited to welcome Aubrey … Read More
Announcing the Journal of Museum Education’s New Editorial Leadership
After twelve years of service as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Museum Education (JME), Cynthia Robinson will retire at the end of 2021. Cynthia has been involved with MER since 2006, and her many achievements and positive impacts merit their own celebration, so stay tuned as we honor her further in the coming months. In the meantime, the MER Board … Read More
Writing for Publications with the Museum Education Roundtable/Journal of Museum Education
Date: July 19, 1 pm EST. 1 hour. Registration Link: Register Here Learn about the various ways you can write for publications like the Journal of Museum Education. In particular, guests will hear from authors, guest editors, and the current Editor in Chief of the JME. Their presentations will focus on writing techniques, working with editors, co-editing your own issue, … Read More
MER Talks: AAM’s Museum Education Mentoring Program
The American Alliance of Museum’s professional network for museum educators (EdCom) is currently recruiting mentors and mentees for the committee’s Museum Education Mentoring Program (EdMEM). Currently in its fifth year, EdMEM continues to support the next generation of museum educators by connecting them with established professionals. Applications for the program are now open and will close on Sunday, February 21st. … Read More
MER Talks – Mongolian Museum Educators: Challenges and Opportunities
First of all, I’d like to thank the Museum Education Roundtable for giving me the opportunity to write for their blog about Mongolian museums educators. I am hoping to share how museum educators in Mongolia are working to build community and professionalism, especially in a time of global upheaval. 2020 was a challenging year for the world community as we … Read More
MER Responds: November 3, 2020
The Museum Education Roundtable (MER) Board of Directors believes in the importance of democracy, the ongoing work of building a healthy and equitable society, and the responsibility of all cultural organizations–including museums–to strengthen civic participation and public engagement. While international in scope, many MER members, contributors, and Board Members live and work in the United States, and are actively engaged … Read More