For the first time this summer, skateboarding is an Olympic sport. Not everyone is happy about that. Continue reading Olympic Bonus: Shredding skateboarding’s glass ceiling. (Ouch. That’s gotta hurt)
The Amazon founder’s gift—the largest since the Institution was created in 1846—will support the Air and Space Museum renovation and a new education center. Continue reading Jeff Bezos Gifts Historic $200 Million to the Smithsonian
A new exhibition merges art and science to ask, “What is ‘natural’ in a world dominated by humans?” Continue reading “Unsettled Nature: Artists Reflect on the Age of Humans”
One of the oldest communication technologies is proving indispensable as a worldwide outreach tool. Continue reading Clear all airwaves! Amateur radio is surging at the Smithsonian
Brood X may be gone for now, but their love song lingers on—in the buzzing tinnitis we’ve developed in our right ear. Continue reading Sidedoor: Ode to Cicadas
Madeleine Wyand-Geise introduces us to the latest display in an ongoing collaboration between the Smithsonian and the White House to curate temporary exhibitions exploring American diversity. Continue reading From our house to the White House: Celebrating Pride
Diosa Costello proves there is no such thing as too fabulous. Continue reading Sidedoor: The Goddess of Broadway
If the first question every computer tech gets is, “Why isn’t my computer working?” (Is it plugged in?), the second is, “Why is my computer acting so weird?” (Have you updated it? Ever?) The Office of the Chief Information Officer has some simple tips to keep the ghost out of the machine. Continue reading How to keep your SI computer updated (Hint: Reboot!)
It’s hard enough starting a new job—finding your way around, getting to know your colleagues, adapting to new responsibilities—but what if you had to do it in the middle of a global pandemic thousands of miles from home? Continue reading Meet Rebecca Johnson: Scientist, cat lover and fearless croc handler
Once reserved for military heroes, the Congressional Gold Medal has been awarded to poets and baseball players, police officers and civil rights activists, in recognition that there is more than one way to be an American hero. Continue reading Recognizing the best America has to offer
July 28 | Get vaccinated! It's easier than ever. Continue reading COVID-19 Team Update: Get Vaccinated!
As I watch this year’s Olympics in Tokyo, I am again reminded of the transcendent power of sport to inspire us to set our sights higher, to prove that what seems impossible can be accomplished. And most importantly, to live up to the values we have long aspired to as a nation by working to level the playing field. Continue reading The Power of Olympians
Targeted at the GS/IS 13 and 14 levels, this program is designed to enhance participants’ professional development and to create a pan-institutional team that can assist the Smithsonian in implementing our strategic initiatives. Continue reading Participants named for 2021 Palmer Leadership Program
Janice Lambert, the Smithsonian's Chief Financial Officer, has announced two senior-level personnel changes within the CFO organization. Continue reading New leadership joins Office of Finance and and Accounting
If you missed this special edition of Community + Conversations with a Docent," the recording is now available. Continue reading Freedom Struggles: “She Mattered. What Mattered to Her?”
This is a sampling of approximately 2,730 media clips covering the Smithsonian the week of July 26 – 30, 2021. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week of July 26 – July 30, 2021
