Graduate student in Museums and Digital Culture with a passion for connecting communities to cultural collections. Experienced in collections care, exhibit development, and digital curation, grounded in a background in anthropology and museum studies. Committed to engaging audiences through both physical and digital channels, with an organized and thoughtful approach to preserving and sharing stories through objects.
Email: marilynray373@gmail.com
Master of Science in Museums and Digital Culture
Pratt Institute
– May 2026
– GPA: 3.94
– Relevant Coursework:
- Art Documentation
- Museum Information Management
- Metadata Design
Bachelor of Science in Anthropology; Minor in Museum Studies
Texas A&M University
– May 2024
– GPA: 3.49
– Relevant Coursework:
- Advanced Museum Studies
- Philosophy of Art
- Archaeological Artifact Conservation
Pratt Material Lab; Graduate Assistant
– September 2024 to Present
- Manage day to day activities, including checking in and out material samples to students
- Organize material samples by type, size, and color
- Oversee over 25,000 material samples
- Help students in understanding and navigating the collection
Genius Gems; Junior Associate
– March 2025 to March 2026
- Support day-to-day operations in a hands-on learning environment focused on creative building, material exploration, and STEM engagement for children
- Monitor visitor activity to ensure safety and enforce rules in a busy, hands-on learning space
- Operate laser cutter for simple custom projects, gaining experience with basic digital fabrication tools
George Bush Presidential Library and Museum; Collections Department Intern
– April 2022 to June 2024
- Cataloged artifacts and organized data to support collections management
- Conducted research for upcoming exhibits to assist the supervisory curator
- Preserved historical objects related to George H. W. Bush’s presidency for public display and researcher access
Pratt Emerging Museum Professionals (PEMP); Member
Pratt Institute
– August 2024 to present
- Utilized network for museum professionals at Pratt Institute, helping students connect their studies to the field of work in practice
Society of American Archivists (SAA); Member
Pratt Institute
– August 2024 to present
- Serves as a collaborative setting for both future archivists and students interested in archives to connect and learn about what it is to be an archivist
Texas A&M Anthropological Society; President, Outreach Officer, and Member
Texas A&M University
– August 2023 – May 2024
- Connects students both in and out of the Anthropology department at Texas A&M University to discuss and enjoy all subsets of anthropology
Conservation and Digital Curation Advanced Certificate
Pratt Institute
– In Progress
Human Research IRB Social Basic – Course Certification
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI)
– Valid January 2022 – January 2027
Core Strengths:
Collections and Curatorial:
Digital Tools and Technologies:
Research and Standards:
Communication and Leadership:
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