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Museum of Modern Art: New York, New York, US

2021-10-18 to present | Sally and Michael Gordon Conservation Scientist (David Booth Conservation Department)
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C. H. Stephens

The Metropolitan Museum of Art: New York City, NY, US

2016-04-18 to 2021-09-30 | Associate Scientist (Scientific Research)
Employment
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C. H. Stephens

Yale University: New Haven, Connecticut, US

2013-03-01 to 2016-04-08 | Senior Scientist (Institute for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage (IPCH))
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C. H. Stephens

Carnegie Mellon University: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US

2004-03-01 to 2013-02-15 | Senior Conservation Scientist (Art Conservation Research Center)
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C. H. Stephens

Education and qualifications (3)

Case Western Reserve University: Cleveland, OH, US

1998-08-01 to 2004-01-22 | PhD (Macromolecular Science and Engineering)
Education
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C. H. Stephens

State University of New York College at Geneseo: Geneseo, NY, US

1991-09-01 to 1995-05-15 | Chemistry
Education
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C. H. Stephens

State University of New York College at Geneseo: Geneseo, NY, US

1991-09-01 to 1995-05-15 | Art History
Education
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C. H. Stephens

Funding (1)

Effects of Relative Humidity Fluctuations on Paper Permanence

2016-01 to 2018-06 | Grant
National Endowment for the Humanities (Washington, DC, US)
Part of GRANT_NUMBER:

PR-234484-16

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C. H. Stephens

Works (20)

Advances in Analytical Methods for Cultural Heritage

Applied Sciences
2024-08-27 | Journal article
Contributors: Federica Pozzi; Catherine H. Stephens
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Temporary and Permanent Display Case Guidelines Developed Through Interdepartmental Collaborations at The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Journal of the American Institute for Conservation
2024-07-08 | Journal article
Contributors: Catherine H. Stephens; J.-F. de Lapérouse; Eric M. Breitung
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Analysis of the Naturally Aged Scented Components of Montien Boonma’s House of Hope

Applied Sciences
2024-05-29 | Journal article
Contributors: Catherine H. Stephens; Kyna Biggs; Soon Kai Poh; Lynda Zycherman
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The Oddy Test and the Photographic Activity Test (PAT): A Direct Comparison of Accelerated Aging Test Methods for Assessing Storage, Display, and Transport Materials

Journal of the American Institute for Conservation
2024-04-02 | Journal article
Contributors: E. M. Breitung; M. S. Noyes; D. M. Burge; C. H. Stephens; A. Bone; J. Tétreault; E. J. Richardson; I. C. Buscarino
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Determination of Nitrile Gloves Appropriate for Use When Dry Handling Art

Journal of the American Institute for Conservation
2022-07-03 | Journal article
Contributors: Catherine H. Stephens; Eric M. Breitung; Corina Geiculescu; Thomas Strange
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Ongoing development of a semi-quantitative protocol for assessing the suitability of commercial materials used to store or exhibit cellulose-based artworks

The European Physical Journal Plus
2021-10 | Journal article
Contributors: Francesca Volpi; Catherine H. Stephens; Antje Potthast; Eric M. Breitung
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Impact of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from acrylic double-sided pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) on metals found in cultural heritage environments

Polymer Degradation and Stability
2021-09 | Journal article
Contributors: Catherine H. Stephens; Eric M. Breitung
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Effect of residual sulfur content on the degradation behavior of cellulose acetate

Journal of the American Institute for Conservation
2018-10-02 | Journal article
Contributors: Catherine H. Stephens
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Updating the Oddy Test: Comparison with Volatiles Identified Using Chromatographic Techniques

Studies in Conservation
2018-08-01 | Journal article
Contributors: Catherine H. Stephens; Isabella Buscarino; Eric Breitung
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Comparison of the degradation behavior of cotton, linen, and kozo papers

Cellulose
2013 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-84877637003

Contributors: Stephens, C.H.; Whitmore, P.M.
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C. H. Stephens via Scopus - Elsevier

Minimally invasive monitoring of cellulose degradation by desorption electrospray ionization and laser ablation electrospray ionization mass spectrometry

Analyst
2010 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-77955823766

Contributors: Stephens, C.H.; Shrestha, B.; Morris, H.R.; Bier, M.E.; Whitmore, P.M.; Vertes, A.
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C. H. Stephens via Scopus - Elsevier

Assessing the risks of alkaline damage during deacidification treatments of oxidized paper

Journal of the American Institute for Conservation
2009 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-77649171180

Contributors: Stephens, C.H.; Whitmore, P.M.; Morris, H.R.; Smith, T.
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C. H. Stephens via Scopus - Elsevier

Composition and condition of naturally aged papers

Journal of the American Institute for Conservation
2008 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-63849264401

Contributors: Stephens, C.H.; Barrett, T.; Whitmore, P.M.; Wade, J.A.; Mazurek, J.; Schilling, M.
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C. H. Stephens via Scopus - Elsevier

Hydrolysis of the amorphous cellulose in cotton-based paper

Biomacromolecules
2008 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-43149109690

Contributors: Stephens, C.H.; Whitmore, P.M.; Morris, H.R.; Bier, M.E.
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C. H. Stephens via Scopus - Elsevier

Comparison of propylene/ethylene copolymers prepared with different catalysts

Journal of Applied Polymer Science
2006 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-33645147337

Contributors: Stephens, C.H.; Poon, B.C.; Ansems, P.; Chum, S.P.; Hiltner, A.; Baer, E.
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Isothermal crystallization kinetics and morphology of polypropylenes and propylene/ethylene (P/E) copolymers

Annual Technical Conference - ANTEC, Conference Proceedings
2004 | Conference paper
EID:

2-s2.0-2442437985

Contributors: Stephens, C.H.; Poon, B.C.; Kamdar, A.R.; Chum, S.; Ansems, P.; Swogger, K.; Hiltner, A.; Baer, E.
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C. H. Stephens via Scopus - Elsevier

Characterization of polyethylene with partially random chlorine substitution

Journal of Polymer Science, Part B: Polymer Physics
2003 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-0042429163

Contributors: Stephens, C.H.; Yang, H.; Islam, M.; Chum, S.P.; Rowan, S.J.; Hiltner, A.; Baer, E.
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C. H. Stephens via Scopus - Elsevier

Material classification and applications of new propylene-ethylene copolymers

Annual Technical Conference - ANTEC, Conference Proceedings
2003 | Conference paper
EID:

2-s2.0-0141839734

Contributors: Swogger, K.W.; Poon, B.; Stephens, C.H.; Ansems, P.; Chum, S.; Hiltner, A.; Baer, E.
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C. H. Stephens via Scopus - Elsevier

Phase behavior of partially miscible blends of linear and branched polyethylenes

Macromolecules
2003 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-0037461422

Contributors: Stephens, C.H.; Hiltner, A.; Baer, E.
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C. H. Stephens via Scopus - Elsevier

Solid state properties of new propylene-ethylene (P/E) copolymers

Annual Technical Conference - ANTEC, Conference Proceedings
2003 | Conference paper
EID:

2-s2.0-0141616507

Contributors: Chum, S.; Stephens, C.H.; Poon, B.; Ansems, P.; Hiltner, A.; Baer, E.
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Peer review (1 review for 1 publication/grant)

Review activity for Cellulose. (1)