Conference Sessions
LAMcon10 Sessions will include (but are not limited to!):

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-The Future is Now: Introducing the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area
An introduction to the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area, this session will focus on the collaboration between state and local entities to provide a wide range of educational and regional marketing opportunities (Educational, Marketing)
Carrie Stansbury, President, Atchafalaya Trace Commission

-Video Conferencing: Field Trips for the 21st Century
Expand your student audience and the benefits of your museum's education programs. Learn about virtual field trips and the techonology that supports them from one of Louisiana's best!
Dr. Teri Lawrence, Education Consultant, Louisiana Resource Center for Educators

-Tweeting All Museums: Engaging Students through Web 2.0
Yes, Web 2.0 can enhance museum education. This session demonstrates how the National World War II Museum has applied social media and distribution sitesto create the dynamic Student iReporters program.
Lauren Tilton, Virtual Classroom Coordinator, National World War II Museum

-Grants Funding: Today and Tomorrow
Stay current on granting opportunities while honing skills. Find out how to successfully take advantage of resources available from the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities and Louisiana Division of the Arts.
Rachel Norman, Director of Grants, Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities
Kelly Pepper, Organizational Services and Community Development Director, Louisiana Division of the Arts

-Recruiting and Retaining 21st Century Volunteers
Learn how to adapt a traditional volunteer program into one that addresses the new century. Recruiting, training, evaluating, and retaining volunteers will be addressed in this interactive workshop using materials developed by the Corporation for National Community Service.
Pam Meister, Interim Executive Director, Southeastern Museum Conference

-New Populations Here at Home
Expand audiences and diversify museum programming to embrace Louisiana's widening demographic. Hear the results of a four-year study, conducted by the Louisiana Divison of the Arts' Folklive Program, which addresses the communities, traditions, and cultural significance of immigrant and refugee communities.
Maida Owens, Director, LDOA Folklife Program

-Online Resrouces for Educators and Researchers: KnowLA/LOUIS
Two novel programs provide quick access for information about Louisiana's unique cultural heritage. Find out more about LEH's digital encyclopedia, entitled KnowLA, and the LOUISiana Digital Library in this informative, hands-on session.
Catherine Corder, KnowLA Editor, Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities
Memory Seymour, Grant Development, Louisiana State Museum

-An Ounce of Prevention or a Pound of Cure: Bridging the Gap Between Exhibition and Conservation, Best Practices for Small Museums
Learn quick fixes and easy preventative measures to design exhibitions that are aesthetically pleasing yet conservation-friendly.
Lance S. Harris, Director of Curatorial Services, Louisiana Secretary of State Museum Administration
Greg Lambousy, Director of Collections, Louisiana State Museum
Monica Pels, Curator of Collections, Louisiana Department of State and Louisiana State Exhibit Museum

-The Future is Green: Environmental Stewardship in Museums, Zoos, and Nature Centers
A panel of seasoned museum professionals will each share practical and forward-looking museum practices that meet 21st Century Museum Stewardship standars. These panelists have found that environmental stewardship and good world citizenship are economically effective in education and facilities management.
Stacy Scarce, Curator of Natural Science, Nature Station in Lafayette
Phil Frost, Director, BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo
Greg Gandy, BREC Conservation Director