Honors & Contributions
Awards
- Exfiltration: The Canadian Caper. International Spy Museum permanent exhibition, 2019. Authors: A. Albion, J. Eyl, T. Mendez, J. Mendez, & A. Slafer. 2020 AAM Award for Excellence in Label Writing.
- Red Team, International Spy Museum mixed-media interactive installation, 2019. Developers: J.Eyl, A.Slafer, & Gallagher Media. 2020 AAM MUSE Award for Onsite Digital Experience.
- Mosab & Gonen: Spy & Spy Handler. International Spy Museum permanent exhibition film, 2019. Developers: J. Eyl, A. Slafer, & Gallagher Media. 2020 Telly Award for Best History (Non-Broadcast) Programming.
- Operation Spy. International Spy Museum themed experience, 2008. Developers: J. Eyl, A. Ohlke, N. Simon, A. Slafer, & 5-Wits. 2009 TEA (Themed Entertainment Association) Award for Outstanding Achievement, Museum Exhibit.
Recent Publications
- Spy School 101: Codes and Ciphers and Spy School 101: Daring Disguises. Both publications: Philadelphia, PA: Running Press, 2008. Authors/editors: J.Eyl, A.Ohlke, & A. Slafer
- Creating Meaningful Museum Experiences for K-12 Audiences: 2021. Contributing author.
- Leveraging Maker Learning in STEM to Promote Children’s Interest in Cancer Research: A Pilot Program. Journal of Cancer Education, October 2025.
Speaking Highlights
- Mid Atlantic Association of Museums (MAAM) presenter (October 2025)
- InventEd Convening presenter (November 2025)
- Museums and Schools Summit: Museum Next (May 2025)
- American Alliance of Museums Annual Meeting presenter (June 2024)
- ASTC Annual Meeting presenter (September 2023)
- Building Museums Symposium Co-Chair (March 2022 & March 2023)