Matt Matcuk
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- KeywordsExhibition DevelopmentMuseum EducationInteractive TechnologyScience Communication
- OrganizationField Museum (Chicago Natural History Museum)
- EducationUniversity of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (Ph.D.), Loyola University Chicago (M.A.), Rochester Institute of Technology (B.F.A.)
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Biography
Matt Matcuk is the Director of Exhibition Development at the Chicago Field Museum (Natural History Museum), where he leads the exhibition development team in planning and supervising the museum's temporary, traveling, and permanent exhibitions. He holds a Ph.D. in English with a focus on Rhetoric and Composition Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. In recent years, he has been dedicated to advancing museum education and public engagement through interactive technologies and innovative designs. Over his career, he has been involved in and led the development of over 100 exhibitions covering diverse fields from natural sciences to historical culture. He also has extensive experience in exhibition evaluation and visitor studies.
Work Experience
- 2006–Present·Field Museum·Director of Exhibition Development
- Define creative direction and concepts for exhibition development
- Organize team resources to complete up to 12 new exhibitions annually
- Coordinate outsourced developments including visitor studies, image research, video production, and translations
- Co-chair the Scientific and Public Education Committee
- Promote ongoing development of exhibition evaluations and visitor research
- 2005–2006·Field Museum·Exhibition Development Manager
- 2003–2005·Field Museum·Assistant Exhibition Development Manager
- 1998–2003·Field Museum·Exhibition Developer/Writer
- Contributed to several renowned exhibition projects, including Bird Hall, Evolving Planet, The Eternal Beauty of Ancient Egypt, and others
- 1997–1998·Chicago Rehabilitation Institute·Corporate and Foundation Relations Officer
- 1995–1997·Field Museum·Event Writer
- 1984–1986·Several Advertising Agencies·Advertising Copywriter
Education
- 1991–1995·University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee·Ph.D.
- Major: English (Rhetoric and Composition Studies)
- Dissertation Title: The Power of Babel: Advertising Rhetoric and Public Discourse
- 1988–1991·Loyola University Chicago·M.A.
- Major: English
- 1980–1983·Rochester Institute of Technology·B.F.A.
- Major: Photographic Illustration
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