Hi Diane.

I would like you to know that I also have a BS in Biology with a research
background and decided to go the museum route.  I got a Master's in Museum
Studies last year. Since then I have been unable to get even an interview
at any museum.  I couldn't even get an interview for a position that paid
minium wage.  Most curator positions in Arizona require a PhD in the field
and make no mention of a museum "degree" but rather prefer museum
EXPERIENCE.

In my life, my family comes first and I don't have the dedication to work
for peanuts at a museum job while my family suffers.  Hence, I am quite happy
getting paid well (relatively) at a research job I enjoy instead.  Meanwhile
my museum degree is utilized in other ways (ie. design aspects incorporated
into scientific posters and a richer enjoyment of museums that I visit on
my personal time).

Just my two cents worth.

Heather






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Heather Stein
Research Specialist
ARL Division of Neurobiology
University of Arizona
http://www.neurobio.arizona.edu/index.html
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