Don’t miss one of the Smithsonian’s most (unintentionally) timely exhibits–closing this weekend at the Natural History Museum. Continue reading “Outbreak: Epidemics in a connected world” closes this weekend
We know you’re curious. A Civil War military history researcher explains where Memorial Day celebrations came from. Continue reading Why do we celebrate Memorial Day?
Only 19 percent of articles on Wikipedia are about women. In the field of science, this difference is even more pronounced. But now, a team at the Smithsonian is using artificial intelligence and good old fashioned research skills to scour the archives for lost women of science and publish their stories … before it’s too late. Continue reading The Funk List
Earlier this month, Head Diversity Officer Beth Ziebarth invited staff to a virtual introduction to the Smithsonian’s new Office of Diversity. Continue reading Introduction to the Office of Diversity
What was once standard anthropological practice for the collection, study and display of human remains is no longer ethically responsible. Continue reading Task force named to develop policy on human remains in te Smithsonian’s collections
Celebrating 100 Years of Tropical Biology at the Smithsonian’s Barro Colorado Island Research Station in Panama Continue reading ¡Feliz cumpleaños BCI!
Learn how botanical illustrator Alice Tangerini keeps traditional artistic methods alive in the increasingly digital world of science. Continue reading The Smithsonian’s Only Botanical Illustrator Transforms Science Into Stunning Works of Art
Sidedoor sat down with Bill Nye to get schooled on science education, comedy, and the 1990s hit TV show that turned him into an entire generation’s favorite science teacher. Continue reading Bill Nye, the Sidedoor Guy
Plant a tree and help restore the diversity of our urban forests. Continue reading Celebrate Arbor Day April 27
Get inspired! Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, announces the finalists and honorable mentions in the 2023 National High School Design Competition. Continue reading Design With Data: The 2023 National High School Design Competition
The 2023 Employee Perspective Survey: What's on your mind? Continue reading The 2023 Employee Perspective Survey
No one knows what kind of agreement, if any, will be reached, but we are planning for every contingency. Continue reading The Federal Debt Ceiling and the Smithsonian
Tamar Evangelistia-Dougherty delivered the commencement address at Simmons University in Boston earlier this month, where she also was conferred an Honorary Doctor of Library and Information Science degree. Continue reading Director of Smithsonian Libraries and Archives delivers commencement address at alma mater
Tricia Edwards has been appointed deputy director for SITES (Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service) | Smithsonian Affiliations. Continue reading SA veteran named deputy director of SITES | Smithsonian Affiliations
Don't miss your last chance to see one of the Smithsonian's most unintentionally timely exhibitions. Continue reading Outbreak: Epidemics in a Connected World closes this weekend
This is a sampling of media coverage of the Smithsonian the week of May 22 – 26, 2023.
Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week of May 22 – 26, 2023
