Smithsonian Gardens’ Green Ambassador: Design a Green Space program is to empower students to plan out and create a green space of their own, designed to meet the needs of their community. Continue reading School Gardens: Kid-Designed, Kid-Friendly
Catch up on the National Museum of Natural History discoveries you may have missed over the past few months. Continue reading Summer Summary: A Mysterious Fossil Tooth, Metallic Planet and Marine Hitchhikers
New programs for the new season; lectures, tours and classes in September. Continue reading Uncovering the Environmental History of the American West and more fascinating programs from Smithsonian Associates
Focus on the Future is a series that seeks to highlight the early career scientists who conduct research at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute. Continue reading Focus on the Future: Sally Bornbusch
Barbie was exploring space years before Neil Armstrong visited the moon. Continue reading Barbie: An Astronaut for the Ages
We can bearly contain ourselves over this story, but the NZP police sure could–contain a bear, that is. Continue reading Bear with us
Researchers from the global tropics offer a different perspective on marine conservation, by shifting the focus to the people in the tropical regions. Continue reading The key to ocean conservation may lie with the people of the tropics
We’d all like to be remembered after we’re gone, but what if your legacy is leaving a poisoned portrait for posterity? Continue reading Season finale: The Toxic Book of Faces
Melanie Adams will serve as Interim Director Continue reading Nancy Yao steps down as founding director of the National Museum of American Women’s History
Learn about undergraduate, graduate and post-doctoral fellows and the conservation research they are supporting through first-hand accounts and stories. Continue reading Focus on the Future: Alyssa Wetterau Kaganer
Please join Secretary Bunch Wednesday, Sept. 20, at 10 a.m. in-person in the Ring Auditorium at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden for a Smithsonian All-Staff meeting. This will be a hybrid event with both a live audience and a livestream on Prism for those who cannot attend in person. Continue reading Save the Date! Secretary’s Town Hall Meeting: Sept. 20 at 10 a.m.
The Smithsonian’s 2023 Combined Federal Campaign has launched and will continue until January 15, 2024. Continue reading Give Happy: The 2023 Combined Federal Campaign
William Feliciano was inspired by an iconic Office of Protection Services police officer to create a poster that reflects OPS' values of service and support. Continue reading A winning smile inspires a winning design
Assistant Inspector General for Audits Joan Mockeridge will serve as the Acting Inspector General after Helm's departure until a new IG is selected by the Board of Regents. Continue reading Inspector General Cathy Helm retires Sept. 1
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by joining the National Museum of the American Latino in a one-hour tour of the ¡Presente! A Latino History of the United States exhibition. Continue reading Hispanic Heritage Month Tours of the Molina Family Latino Gallery
