This paper describes the creation of Worcester's Virtual Museum of Ethnic Heritage, an online multimedia website showcasing various ethnic groups of Worcester, Massachusetts. It describes how this museum was created both in terms of the methods employed for factual research and the technical side of design and implementation of the web pages. It analyzes the possible impact of the museum on the various ethnic communities of Worcester, as well as throughout the country.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Fischer, Justin Chatfield.
• Carchedi, David J.

Subject

• Computing
• Culture
• Inclusion
• Community

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 04C020I

Keyword

• Interactive multimedia
• Multiculturalism
• Museum exhibits

Advisor

• Christopher, Peter R.

Year

• 2004

Date created

• 2004-01-01

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright