Science Museum of Minnesota

$44,573 to improve environmental conditions by installing UV film on the windows of the museum's collections gallery; installing mechanical shades on these windows to filter out damaging sunlight; installing fiber-optic lighting in three exhibition cases to display light-sensitive collections; and purchasing a UV meter and installing data loggers to monitor light levels. $5,427 to produce a small tabletop exhibit in the Visible Lab that describes light management issues and techniques, plus supporting demonstrations, a video, and a Web page. Applicant Match: $78,314.