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15 people are interested
Smithsonian - ACCelerate Festival Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Smithsonian's National Museum of American History
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15 people are interested
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History and Virginia Tech are presenting the first annual "ACCelerate: ACC Smithsonian Creativity and Innovation Festival," a three-day celebration of creative exploration and research at the nexus of science, engineering, arts and design.
Held at NMAH October 13-15, the event is organized by the museum’s Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation and Virginia Tech’s Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology in collaboration with the 15 universities in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC).
The event is free and showcases the 15 universities of the ACC in an opportunity for the schools to display their work to each other, and more importantly, to the public. In addition to the 48 featured interactive installations, the universities will participate in panel discussions and performances throughout the three days.
We are currently recruiting for ACCelerate Festival volunteers! We are in search of friendly, outgoing volunteers who will engage with visitors and ACC exhibitors (including faculty and students) and help them have memorable and exciting experiences throughout the Festival.
Visit acceleratefestival.com to learn more. If you are interested in helping, please contact Laurel Miller at MillerL@si.edu with "ACCelerate Volunteer" in the subject line. You can also help us spread the word by sharing this opportunity with your networks! Details are below to forward to your friends, family, and neighbors.
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About Smithsonian's National Museum of American History
Location:
Lemelson Center, Room 334A, MRC 604, 14th Street & Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20560, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Smithsonian's Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation is to: Inspire an appreciation for the role invention and innovation play in the history of the United States, particularly in its historical and global context, by exploring new ways to increase understanding among diverse audiences. Encourage high quality scholarship, in cooperation with scholars and professionals, to broaden understanding of invention and innovation and to guide Center programs. Increase and preserve documentary evidence of invention and innovation. Reach out to young audiences with effective presentations, products and services that create learning opportunities and stimulate imaginations.
Description
The Smithsonian's Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation is dedicated to exploring invention in history and encouraging inventive creativity in young people.
Through public programs and outreach, exhibitions, scholarly studies, grants and fellowships, the Lemelson Center documents, interprets, and disseminates information about invention and innovation and highlights the central role they play in the United States, both today and throughout American history.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
National Museum of American History1300 Constitution Ave NWWashington, DC 20560
DATE POSTED
September 19, 2017
SKILLS
- Special Needs
- STEM
- People Skills
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Minimum 3 Hours. Multiple Shifts encouraged!