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Carlos Plaza
What I do, where I work
Currently a writer participating in the development of educational materials for the American Welding Society.
I also consult as a bilingual interpretation specialist in the development of museum exhibits.
Positions
Writer at American Welding Socirey
Exhibit Developer at Miami Science Museum
Educator and Operations Manager at History Miami
More about me
Co-Principal Investigator of the Bilingual Exhibits Research Initiative, an NSF- funded Pathways project designed to add to our limited understanding of bilingual Spanish/English exhibits and how they contribute to the museum experience of Spanish-speaking visitors.
Recent publications & presentations
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Heart Smart
Case Study
by Carlos Plaza Published August 13 2012
Heart Smart is a 1000-square-foot English, Spanish and Haitian Creole exhibition and research project composed of 16 interactive components that engage visitors in the subject of heart health by inviting them to take some simple personal measurements...