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Innovating the Field: Emerging Museums in New Jersey
Wednesday October 7, 2026 3:45pm - 4:45pm EDT
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Meet three new and emerging museums in New Jersey bringing fresh topics, STEM interpretation, and interactive spaces to the state. Featuring the Einstein Museum of Science, the Black Inventors Hall of Fame Museum, and the Museum of Makers + Innovators, this panel will explore: the process and experience of developing a new museum; how museums centering diverse audiences, innovation, and discovery can offer insights for the field at large; and ways museums can partner to help support emerging projects and achieve shared goals in the process. 

Session Takeaways:
  • Insights on institutional growth, programming, and audience development from three new and emerging museums in New Jersey
  • Ideas for innovating spaces, creating wonderment, and attracting new audiences with a particular focus on STEM, science history, and young audiences
  • Learn about the role of advocacy, collaboration, and support in stewarding new museum projects

Speakers
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Sara Sorenson

President + Founder, Museum of Makers + Innovators
Sara’s journey into the museum world is as non-traditional as it is visionary. After moving to New Jersey in 2016, the mother of two quickly realized something vital was missing: a world-class space dedicated to children’s curiosity and growth. Drawing on a distinguished 15-year... Read More →
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James Howard

CEO/Founder, Black Inventors Hall of Fame Museum & Black Inventors Hall of Fame Films
James Howard is the Executive Director of the Black Inventors Hall of Fame (BIHOF), a national nonprofit dedicated to honoring three centuries of African American innovation. A lifelong design educator, inventor, and historian, he holds more than twenty patents and mentors aspiring... Read More →
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Elizabeth Romanaux

Founder, Einstein Museum of Science
A multiple award-winning professional with over 35 years of experience in museum marketing and public relations, Romanaux directed the global PR for the opening of the National Immigration Museum on Ellis Island, then moved to Liberty Science Center (LSC) in Jersey City, NJ where... Read More →
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Callie Lasch

Assistant Manager of Learning Experiences, Grounds for Sculpture
Since 2006, Callie has been pioneering unique educational initiatives for museums, professional associations, schools, and business consultants. Her primary focus is on supplemental programs that utilize the power of creative engagement as a tool for more expansive, innovative, and... Read More →
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Mills + Schnoering Architects

Architect, Mills + Schnoering Architects

Wednesday October 7, 2026 3:45pm - 4:45pm EDT
  Type 3, Leadership & Operations

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