Edith Gonzalez de Scollard, Ph.D. Phone: 212.817.7530 E-Mail: egonzalez3@gc.cuny.edu Education Ph.D. The Graduate and University Center – City University of New York Doctoral Program in Anthropology – Raising Cane: People and the Environment in Nineteenth-century Antigua, West Indies M.Phil. The Graduate and University Center – City University of New York Graduate Program in Anthropology – Slavery & Emancipation in Plantation Societies M.A. University of Virginia Graduate Program in Anthropology –Historical Anthropology of Colonial America M.A. Hunter College – City University of New York Graduate Program in Anthropology – Hispanic Colonialism in the Caribbean B.A. Hunter College – City University of New York Undergraduate Program in Anthropology – Cum Laude. Teaching Experience • Brooklyn College – City University of New York current Adjunct Assistant Professor Four -field Anthropology, Caribbean Studies, African Diasporic Studies, Cultural Transformations, Grant-writing • American Museum of Natural History 2001 - 2009 Associate Director (2006-2009) Supervising Instructor (2001-2004) Graduate level Museum Studies, Grades 4-16 Anthropology and Informal Science Education • Hunter College – City University of New York 1998 - 2001 Adjunct Lecturer Four-field Anthropology, Historical Anthropology • Long Island University (Brooklyn Campus) 1999 - 2000 Adjunct Lecturer Cultural Anthropology Administrative/Museum Experience • The Graduate and University Center – City University of current Edith Gonzalez de Scollard, Ph.D. Page 2 New York Executive Director – Office of Research and Sponsored Programs Coordinates ORSP, tracks government and foundation funding trends, assists investigators with project development and agency contacts, and acts as liaison to federal, state, and city agencies. In addition, ORSP advocates for broad issues affecting affiliated Research Centers and Institutes at the Graduate Center. • Islands of Change: Human Ecodynamics in Iceland and Barbuda – NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates 2009-2010 Strategic Project Development Develop and conduct formative, remedial and summative evaluation of REU program, create plan for long-term sustainable funding, • American Museum of Natural History 2006 - 2009 Associate Director of Federal Programs Led strategic project development of programs and projects, which cross cut the Museum’s five science research divisions, Education and Exhibition departments. Researched competitive and non-competitive federal funding trends and opportunities to support multi-year, multi-million dollar projects and initiatives, which advanced the mission of the Museum. Wrote federal and state grant proposals. Served as liaison between Museum faculty, state and federal funding agencies. • Long Island Children’s Museum 2003 - 2006 Director of Education Led department of 70+ employees. Worked with Development, PR/Marketing, Exhibition and Visitor Services departments to fulfill mission of the museum. Identified funding opportunities for educational programs. Collaboratively wrote grants and served as P.I. for state and federally funded initiatives. Manage multi-million dollar operating and program budgets. Spearheaded professional development, created partnerships with cultural institutions, school districts, community organizations and universities. • American Museum of Natural History 2001 - 2003 Edith Gonzalez de Scollard, Ph.D. Page 3 Supervising Instructor in Anthropology Developed and maintained partnerships with Community School Boards. Designed curriculum for and implemented outreach program. • Brooklyn Children’s Museum 2001 Archaeologist/ Consultant Designed and constructed archaeology exhibition. Developed summer programs in the exhibit for Brooklyn Cultural Adventures Program • Brooklyn Children’s Museum Cultural Programs Developer 2000 2001 Developed and maintained partnerships with community organizations. Created family workshops. Oversaw efforts to increase Latino attendance at the museum. Research Experience • NSF REU - Islands of Change: Human Ecodynamics in Iceland and Barbuda current Project Developer/Evaluator 3-year REU to study the relationships between people and the environment in island ecosystems focusing on global change. Long-term evaluation of program effects on student choices and career paths. • Reed Foundation – InterAmericas: Society of Arts and Letters of the Caribbean current Project Developer Traveling exhibitions and publications centered on 18th century bio-prospecting, ethno-botany and the work of Lydia Byam • Betty’s Hope Estate: Antigua, West Indies 1999 - 2008 Project Director Archaeological investigation of colonial sugar plantation focusing on slavery and emancipation Recent Publications • CONNECT: Journal of the Association of Zoos & 2009 Edith Gonzalez de Scollard, Ph.D. Page 4 Aquariums – 6 articles on audience engagement “Zoos and Aquariums: Eye of the Beholder” “Zoos and Aquariums: Family Matters” “Zoos and Aquariums: Value to Formal Educational Institutions” “ Media Perceptions of Zoos and Aquariums: Fun vs Fact in Media Communications” “Volunteers in Zoos and Aquariums: 70,000 Strong!” “Zoos and Aquariums: Facing the Critics” • Journal of the Inclusive Museum: ICOM 2008 “ Talking About My Generation: Life-long Learning at the American Museum of Natural History” • Raising Cane: People & the Environment in Nineteenthcentury Antigua, West Indies – 2008 Doctoral Dissertation: The Graduate and University Center • Teachers’ Guides: American Museum of Natural History (contributing author) 2002 - 2003 “Hall Guide: Einstein - Special Exhibition” “Hall Guide: Human Biology and Evolution” “Hall Guide: Eastern Woodlands Indians” Panels and Presentations • United States Department of Education – Panel Reviewer: 2007 - current Jacob K. Javits Fellowship Program Underground Railroad Educational and Cultural Program • New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) – 2006 - current Panel Reviewer/Council Representative • International Association of Caribbean Archaeology (IACA) Bi-annual Congress: Antigua, West Indies – Presenter: Historical Accounts of Slavery on Barbuda June 2009 • International Council on Museums (ICOM) Annual Meeting on Inclusive Museums: Leiden, Netherlands – Presenter: AMNH Peer Mentoring Programs June 2008 • National Science Foundation - Panel Reviewer: Informal Science Education 2006 • Museum Association of New York (MANY) / Upstate 2006 Edith Gonzalez de Scollard, Ph.D. Page 5 Historical Alliance (UHA) Annual Meeting: Saratoga Springs, NY – Session Chair: Early Childhood Education in Museums • Association of Children’s Museums Annual Meeting: Boston, MA – Session Chair: Bi-lingual Exhibitions 2006 • Association of Children’s Museums Annual Meeting: Indianapolis, IN – Invited Participant: Promising Practices 2005 • Association of Children’s Museums Annual Meeting: New Orleans, LA – Round Table Chair: Engaging a Latino Audience 2004 • International Council on Social Sciences Annual Meeting: Honolulu, HI – Presenter: Peer mentoring in archaeology 2002 • Society for American Archaeology Annual Meeting: New Orleans, LA – Presenter: Archaeology at Betty’s Hope Estate, Antigua, W.I. 2001 • Society for American Archaeology Annual Meeting: Philadelphia, PA – Preliminary results Archaeology at Betty’s Hope Estate, Antigua, W.I. 2000 Affiliations/Memberships • American Anthropological Association (AAA) • American Association of Museums – Latino Network Professional Interest Committee (AAM – LNPIC) • Association of Children’s Museums (ACM) – Diversity in Action Committee (founding member) • International Association of Caribbean Archaeology (IACA) • International Committee of Museums (ICOM) • Long Island Museum Association (LIMA) Board member Grant-writing Experience (Federal) • American Association of Museums: Museums and Community Collaborations Abroad • Institute of Museum and Library Services: Conservation Assessment Program, Museum Assessment Program, Museums for America, National Leadership Awards • National Aeronautics and Space Administration: Heliophysics Division (non-competitive), Research Opportunities for Space and Earth Science • National Endowment for the Arts: Media Arts Edith Gonzalez de Scollard, Ph.D. Page 6 • National Endowment for the Humanities: American Historical and Cultural Organizations/Implementation, Collaborative Research, Digital Humanities/Start-up, Documenting Endangered Languages, Preservation Access, Summer Seminars • National Institute of Health: Science Education Partnership Award • National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration: Environmental Literacy Grants • National Parks Administration: Save America’s Treasures • National Science Foundation: Senior & Collaborative Research, Cross- Directorate opportunities, International Polar Year, Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers, Discovery Research K-12, Informal Science Education, Communicating Research to Public Audiences Grant-writing Experience (State) • New York State Council on the Arts: Electronic Media and Film program, Folk Arts program, Museum Program • New York State Council on the Humanities: Minor grants, Major grants • New York State Department of Homeland Security: Risk Assessment, Security Improvement • New York State Department of Parks and Recreation: Henry Hudson – Fulton Quadricentennial References Available Upon Request