For over 100 years we have provided real-life models and frameworks for audiences to experience the world beyond what they see every day and even beyond what they can imagine. Learn more about how we super charge the 'spark to fuel' cycle that starts in our museum but then enhances life after a visit. Explore the concentric circles of our 'why'- starting with our beloved visitors- and discover how we are part of a larger ecosystem of learning and imagination that drives intrinsic motivation and builds confidence. We'll also consider what the cycle will look like in the future and share what we are doing now to propel us forward into the 2nd Century. Jer will also share real-life examples of the 'spark to fuel' cycle in action over her almost 34-year career.
Come learn about how the museum is returning objects to source communities through repatriation and how the museum grounds our collection work through ethical stewardship.
Jennifer Noffze is the Collections Manager at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis. She has led the museum's repatriation efforts through NAGPRA and the implementation of Local Contexts. She received her BA in History & Political Science from Ball State University in 2000 and an... Read More →
Lead Paleontologist and Manager of the Natural Sciences Collections, The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
Dr. Joseph Frederickson is the Lead Paleontologist and Manager of the Natural Science Collection at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. His primary research focuses on the paleoecology of Mesozoic ecosystems, specifically understudied species living at the feet of dinosaurs... Read More →
Explore how long-term campus planning, sustainability initiatives, and infrastructure renewal efforts are helping shape the future of TCM. Attendees will learn how strategic facility planning supports operations, visitor experience, energy efficiency, and organizational stewardship through real-world Museum projects and future-focused planning initiatives.
Director of Master Campus Planning and Construction
I serve as the Director of Master Campus Planning and Construction, I lead long-term infrastructure planning, facility renewal initiatives, sustainability efforts, and strategic campus improvement projects. His work focuses on aligning operational reliability, energy efficiency, visitor... Read More →
