I created a Collections Management Policy and Strategic Plan for the museum, working directly with its stakeholders collaborating with the museum director and site director.

I collaboratively examined donated materials to research and determine which items should be accessioned or deaccessioned into the archive collection. My efforts included processing photographs from the archives, selecting images for digitization, creating scans, and developing metadata.

Visiting a leading manufacturer of kitchen and bath cabinetry, highlighted their innovative recycling practices and efficient use of materials. This experience directly connected to my class project on designing a residential kitchen for the NKBA contest, emphasizing sustainable practices and the importance of selecting quality materials. .

Performing artifact collection research for class sponsored project with the museum director. 

Visiting the facility showcased the modular home construction process, emphasizing sustainable design and efficient use of materials that aligned with my coursework on construction principles and building specifications. 

Visiting the facility provided insights into the design and manufacturing processes, allowing me to see firsthand how materials come together to create functional, human-centered furniture that aligned with my coursework on prototyping, testing, and refinement.