Nicholas Richards
Springfield Gardens,NY
Summary
As a current M.A. student in Museum Studies at CUNY School of Professional Studies, I am excited to reengage with hands-on museum work for the first time since 2021. This internship presents a vital opportunity to build on my passion for arts and culture, while continuing my commitment to inclusive storytelling, curatorial excellence, and the preservation of underrepresented histories. I hope to make a meaningful contribution to the Whitney’s mission and further develop my curatorial practice through this experience.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Undergraduate Researcher
University of Chicago Graduate Summer Program
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Researched British abolitionist movements with Dr. Steven Pincus
- Analyzed 18th-century media sources on the slave trade
- Delivered oral presentations at the LANS Conference and University of Chicago Research Symposium
Undergraduate Researcher
Adelphi University Summer Research Program
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Studied early US–Latin American diplomacy with Dr. Christopher Davis
- Examined primary source archives and presented findings at the UMBC McNair Conference
- Abstract published in 2022 conference proceedings
Curatorial Fellow
Kupferberg Holocaust Center, Queensborough CC
12.2020 - 08.2021
- Conducted research via the US Holocaust Memorial Museum database
- Created a 30-slide PowerPoint for the exhibition The Concentration Camps: Inside the Nazi System of Incarceration and Genocide
Gallery Intern
QCC Art Gallery
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Supported bi-weekly exhibit setup and artifact documentation
- Digitized vintage slides and researched cultural context for African art objects
Education
M.A. - Museum Studies
CUNY School of Professional Studies
New York, NY12.2026
B.A. - History and Art History
CUNY Hunter College
New York, NY06.2024
A.S. - Gallery and Museum Studies
CUNY Queensborough Community College
New York, NY12.2020
Skills
- Technical: Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Archival Digitization
- Research: Primary and secondary source analysis, archival databases
- Interpersonal: Strong communicator, team-oriented, detail-focused
Awards
Ronald E. McNair Scholar, Dr. Sheena Gillespie Award, Dean’s List (2019, 2020, 2022, 2023), NYHS 2024 Scholarship
Community Service
Shiloh SDA Church, Community Outreach Volunteer, Ocala, FL, 2013, 2020, Distributed food, clothing, and supplies to underserved communities
Publications
- Yale Bouchet Conference (2024) – Poster: British Slave Trade Abolition
- Leadership Alliance National Symposium (2023) – Oral Presentation
- NY–NJ McNair Conference (2023) – Poster: US–Latin America Diplomacy
- UMBC McNair Scholars Conference (2022) – Oral Presentation
Training
- Brown University Doctoral Preview Day (2023)
- Princeton PhD Preview Program (2023)
Timeline
Undergraduate Researcher
University of Chicago Graduate Summer Program
06.2023 - 08.2023
Undergraduate Researcher
Adelphi University Summer Research Program
06.2022 - 08.2022
Curatorial Fellow
Kupferberg Holocaust Center, Queensborough CC
12.2020 - 08.2021
Gallery Intern
QCC Art Gallery
08.2019 - 12.2019
B.A. - History and Art History
CUNY Hunter College
A.S. - Gallery and Museum Studies
CUNY Queensborough Community College
M.A. - Museum Studies
CUNY School of Professional Studies
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