BIOS

Dr. David DeVorkin
Curator
Dr. David DeVorkin is a curator in the Space History Division of the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum. He joined the museum in 1981. DeVorkin trained in astronomy, physics and the history of science, holding degrees from the University of California–Los Angeles, San Diego State, Yale University and the University of Leicester. From work experience at those institutions, as well as the Lick and Yerkes Observatories, where he was night operator of the two largest refracting telescopes in the world, DeVorkin gained an intimate appreciation for the nature of classic observing techniques in astronomy in traditional observatory settings. His historical research centers on modern astrophysics in the 20th century. He has written or edited eight monographs in the history of astronomy and the space sciences, and has written some 100 articles for a wide range of journals.

Beatrice Mowry
Designer
Beatrice Mowry is an exhibition designer in the Exhibits Division of the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum. She joined the museum in 1982. Mowry has designed museum art shows, space and aircraft exhibitions, the entrances to the museum theater and planetarium, posters, brochures and logos. She has a bachelor of science in advertising design degree from the University of Maryland and a master of fine arts degree from the George Washington University.

David Romanowski
Writer
David Romanowski is a writer-editor in the Exhibits Division of the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum. He joined the museum in 1987. Romanowski has written the exhibition label scripts for the "Explore the Universe" and "How Things Fly" exhibitions and recently wrote the "Official Guide to the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum," to be published by Smithsonian Institution Press in 2002. He also edits all exhibit label scripts written by the Museum's curatorial staff. He has a bachelor of arts degree in geosciences from the State University College at Buffalo, New York.

Explore the Universe Media Kit:
Explore The Universe Press Release - September 13, 2001
Explore The Universe Curator's Top 12 Artifacts
Explore The Universe Interactive, Graphic and Audiovisual Highlights
Explore The Universe Bios
Explore The Universe Quick Facts
Explore The Universe Fun Facts
Explore The Universe Imagery for Press Use
Online Exhibition: http://airandspace.si.edu/exploretheuniverse

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