Sean Keenan, History, BMC ’20

Museum Studies Fieldwork Seminar (Prof. Scott)

Faculty Advisor: Monique Scott

Field Site: University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology

Field Supervisor: Katy Blanchard

Fieldwork Description:

I have had an overall excellent experience during my Praxis course. The fieldwork that I’ve done at the Penn Museum has allowed me to get hands on experience within the field. This opportunity has taught me the necessary skills involved in rehousing and photographing a collection. I got the chance to hit upon my learning objectives, which has involved learning to build connections with the team I worked with as well as get a better understanding of museum practices involved in archeological materials. Having these experiences has and getting a chance to reflect on them during the class portion of the course has allowed me to truly appreciate my time there working with Katy and the other interns. I also really enjoyed hearing from my fellow interns and classmates regarding their own experiences and thoughts they had during their placements. Having participated in this experience has expanded my overall knowledge of how expansive the museum world actually is.

Final Presentation:

Sean Keenan_Penn Museum as an Excavating Body Final

Please click here to access a PDF version of the presentation.

2 thoughts on “Sean Keenan, History, BMC ’20”

  1. Sydney Robertson

    I enjoyed reading about your Praxis experience with the Penn Museum. It’s a fantastic site, and it was great to learn more about the history and background of the museum. I was surprised to learn that the Pennsylvania Declaration was the first of it’s kind, and the images you used for your presentation are great. Thanks also for mentioning your fellow students and their projects!

  2. Tessa

    Hey Sean,

    CONGRATS on all your amazing work this semester! It was great reading about the hands on experience you gained. Speaking with you, Katy and the other Penn Museum interns was super affirming, both of how fulfilling museum internships are and of how fantastic alum support can be. I know you’ll be doing amazing things, whether in museums or another field. Don’t forget that Katy, Monique, Nell, and I are all here for you if you need advice, support, recommendations, etc.!

    Congrats again!!

    Warmly,
    Tessa

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