About me
Dr. Smith designed, outfitted, and now operates the conservation science laboratory at the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields where he conducts technical studies of the museum’s collections. His research interests include undergraduate education at the Arts-Science interface, assessing pollution off-gassing of museum construction materials, and understanding the chemical degradation of artists’ materials. Dr. Smith was selected by the AIC to receive their National Advocacy Award in 2018 for his work in public lecturing and curating exhibitions that focus on the role of Science in the Arts.