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Description: How do you inspire a classroom full of 5th graders to see the world as art conservators? Join Balboa Art Conservation Center's Bianca Garcia and Dr. Elizabeth Salmon as they share their journeys in cultural preservation. Learn how their groundbreaking programs are inspiring the next generation of preservation practitioners to explore this unique and exciting career path at the intersection of art, science, and technology. Learning Outcomes: Address cultural and geographic under-representation in the preservation/conservation field Inspire young participants to think about the intersection of art, science, and technology Learn how cultural preservation is a collective/community responsibility and how it is practiced in and outside of formalized fields Gain knowledge in democratizing conservation awareness through these programs Share information with participants so they can be more confident when working with collections, art, and cultural materials Understand knowledge should exist and be accessible outside of formalized degrees Who Should Attend: Preservation, Technology, Youth Librarians, anyone interested in preservation and conservation Presenters: Bianca Garcia (she/her/ella) is an Associate Conservator of Paintings and Programs Manager at the BACC. Elizabeth Salmon, PhD (she/her/hers) is proud to be BACC’s inaugural Preventive Conservator.