Feb
26

ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Feb. 22 – 26, 2021

This is a sampling of approximately 2,290 media clips covering the Smithsonian this week.

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Arts and Industries Building

From Floating Cities to Biodegradable Burial Pods and Flying Cars, the Smithsonian Envisions a Multitude of Futures
Smithsonian.com – February 24, 2021

The Smithsonian’s Arts + Industries Building will reopen after 20 years with a blockbuster FUTURES show
The Architect’s Newspaper – February 23, 2021

The Smithsonian is turning 175. It’s celebrating with robots, flying cars and hope.
The Washington Post – February 22, 2021


History, Culture, and Education

Taking Black history “to the streets” in the Deanwood neighborhood in DC  
WUSA9 – February 25, 2021

City Lights: Stream the Smithsonian’s Mother Tongue Film Festival
Washington City Paper – February 23, 2021

The beat goes on, but without the classic, hand-cranked eggbeater
The Washington Post – February 21, 2021

Preserving history: An effort to save and eventually display items from the Capitol attack
ABC-7 – February 19, 2021


Science and Technology

How 2 teens discovered 4 scientifically valuable exoplanets
CNN.com – February 24, 2021

The National Zoo Panda Cub Is 6 Months Old and He’s Ready to Enjoy the Outdoors — Snow Included
People.com – February 23, 2021

Panda marks half-birthday on Sunday
The Washington Post – February 20, 2021

America has sent five rovers to Mars — when will humans follow?
AFP via Yahoo news – February 19, 2021


Various Subjects

A Conversation With Kevin Young
Spokane Public Radio – February 25, 2021



Posted: 26 February 2021
About the Author:

Madeleine “Maddie” Weyand-Geise recently joined OPA as the public affairs assistant, though she’s yet to step foot into the Castle as an employee. After starting work mid-pandemic, Maddie can’t wait for coworkers other than her aloe plant. Maddie comes to OPA with a background working in communications for local arts organizations and higher education. With degrees in art history and public relations, Maddie sees the Smithsonian as the perfect workplace to combine her passions for art, public access and education.