National Zoological Park 



Surangi Punyasena, Bachelors Candidate, Yale University. 

 Working in the Bio Visualization Lab at the National Zoo 

 under Dr. Alfred Rosenberger. Exploring the way in which 

 three-dimensional scanning could be used to study bio- 

 logical specimens, namely the molar teeth of primates. 

 Scanning teeth using a three ton laser named Huxley. 

 Developing a technique in which to orient the digitized 

 images of these casts of howler and squirrel monkey molars 

 so that the differences in morphology between individuals 

 and the differences between species and their ancestors 

 could be compared. June 5, 1995 through August 18, 1995. 



Office of Architectural History and 

 Historic Preservation 



Fay A. Beilis, Bachelors Candidate, Oberlin College. Research 

 into architectural history of the patent office building, fo- 

 cusing on issues concerning its preservation. Project will re- 

 sult in an evaluation of historic character and original 

 fabric of building. June 12, 1995. 



Kathenne Eggers, Bachelors Degree, Yale University. Re- 

 search into the architectural history of the Hirshhorn Mu- 

 seum and Sculpture Garden, culminating in a twenty page 

 research paper. June 12, 1995 through August 21, 1995. 



Denis R. McNamara, Masters Candidate, University of Vir- 

 ginia. Research on Adolf Cluss, architect of Arts and Indus- 

 tries Building. July 5, 1995 through August II, 1995. 



Victoria Solan, Bachelors Degree, Oberlin College. Research 

 history of the interior of the Arts and Industries Building. 

 October II, 1994 through December 22, 1994. 



Office of the Assistant Provost for Arts 

 and Humanities 



Rebecca Jubon, Masters Candidate, George Washington Uni- 

 versity. Accessibility Program. The intern will illustrate 

 and produce a design layout for the accessibility program;s 

 "Guide for Accessible Exhibition Design." The document 

 will be published for internal Smithsonian Institution use. 

 September 18, 1995 through December 1, 1995. 



Kristin Schumacher, Masters Candidate, Cooperstown. Work- 

 ing with accessibility coordinator on various projects in- 

 cluding possible major internet accessibility project. June 

 5, 1995 through August 11, 1995. 



Office of Elementary and 

 Secondary Education 



Christopher Z. Breault, Bachelors Candidate, Saint Michael's 

 College. Introductory and observational program for clini- 

 cal case. Aid technicians in general hospital maintenance. 

 Includes cleaning equipment and assist with making obser- 

 vations and recording them. June 26, 1995 through August 



5. 1995- 

 Ricardo J. Cavo Acosta, Bachelors Candidate, University of 

 Puerto Rico. Invertebrate Exhibit. Maintenance of the ex- 

 hibits, feeding the animals, cleaning the exhibits, 

 designing the aquaria interiors, carry out water tests, an- 

 swer visitors questions, conduct feeding demonstrations 

 and help visitors use a microscope to identify invertebrates 

 in water and soil samples. June 24, 1995 through August 5, 



1995 



Shawn D|ernes, Bachelors Candidate, University of Nebraska, 

 Lincoln. Computer Services. Work as a member of the In- 

 formation Resource Division staff and assist staff responsi- 

 ble for training and end-user support for mainframe and 

 PC-based applications. Edit and update OIRM training 

 manuals using WordPerfect on the local area network. 

 Serve as the teaching assistant in the Information Resource 

 Division Training Room and assist in the maintenance of 

 Training Room computers. June 24, 1995 through August 



5. 1995- 



Lynn-Steven Engelke, Masters Candidate, George Washing- 

 ton University. Teacher Services. Providing research and 

 general program support for "Teaching and Learning in a 

 Diverse Society." January 18, 1995 through April 28, 1995. 



Welana A. Fields, Bachelors Candidate, Oklahoma University. 

 Support the exhibition department in the development of 

 the exhibit masterplan for the National Museum of the 

 American Indian mall museum. Learn and observe exhibit 

 design and master planning, museum management, admin- 

 istration and Native American art and culture. June 24, 

 1995 through August 5, 1995. 



Ethan R. Jolley, Bachelors Candidate, Utah Valley State Col- 

 lege. Work with National Air and Space museum lighting 

 designer in designing, installing and maintaining exhibit 

 lighting systems. Research new equipment, drafting plans 

 for proposed exhibits, installing and focusing lighting 

 units for new exhibits, and re-lamping existing fixtures. 

 Assist the lighting designer in writing specifications, in 

 applying basic engineering standards, and in complying 

 with Smithsonian Institution regulations and the Na- 

 tional Electrical Code. June 26, 1995 through August 4, 



1995 



Ciani J. Jones, Bachelors Candidate, Georgetown University. 

 Research and organization of several small touring exhibi- 

 tions drawn from the National Museum of American Art's 

 collection as well as conducting research on Hispanic and 

 Indian artists. June 24, 1995 through August 5, 1995. 



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