Apr
02

ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was March 29 – April 2, 2021

This is a sampling of approximately 2,910 media clips covering the Smithsonian this week.

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Art and Design

A Better Design for All: the Molina Family Latino Gallery
Inform – April 1, 2021

These Are the Winners of Smithsonian Magazine’s 18th Annual Photo Contest
Smithsonian.com – April 1, 2021

A Donald Trump Painting Is Coming to the National Portrait Gallery
Washingtonian Magazine – March 31, 2021


History, Culture, and Education

How The Smithsonian Is Documenting The Coronavirus Pandemic
90.9 WBUR – March 31, 2021

Kevin Young Takes The Helm Of Smithsonian African American Museum
WAMU – The Kojo Nnamdi Show – March 31, 2021

America’s First Ladies Have Always Been More Than Their Office
Diplomatic Courier – March 29, 2021


Reopening

America’s First Ladies Have Always Been More Than Their Office
Diplomatic Courier – March 29, 2021

Even as other museums reopen, Smithsonian artifacts (and pandas) won’t be back on view for a while
The Washington Post – March 31, 2021


Science and Technology

The asteroid that killed dinosaurs caused the birth of something great
Inverse – April 2, 2021

The Asteroid That Killed the Dinosaurs Created the Amazon Rain Forest
Scientific American – April 1, 2021

Godzilla Vs. Kong: We Asked Reptile and Primate Experts Who Would Really Win
Decider – March 31, 2021

The real reason humans are the dominant species
BBC News – March 27, 2021


Secretary Bunch

Smithsonian Sec. Lonnie Bunch on the Institution’s Pandemic Adaptations
SiriusXM: Julie Mason Mornings – March 29, 2021



Posted: 2 April 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.