Introducing “Eye on Science”
Every day, the roughly 800 scientists at the Smithsonian make discoveries that advance our understanding of the natural world. From our astrophysicists who observe the cosmos, to our ecologists who explore the tropics, to our archeologists who literally dig up our past, our scientific community redefines what it means to be living and what it means to be human.
Smithsonian science takes place in and beyond the walls of our museums—in laboratories, forests, and fields—and its impact is felt worldwide, but most of this work happens behind the scenes. So join us as we launch Eye on Science, our new biweekly online series on Torch, which will shine a light on this vast and varied body of work by bringing Smithsonian science into sharper focus. Our first stories feature Karen Collins of the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory and Katrina Lohan of the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center.
Eye on Science will tell the stories of the people behind the research, the discoveries they make and the inspiration for their work So put on your diving suits, climb aboard our boats and exploring vessels, and accompany us into our labs and observatories to get to know the Smithsonian’s scientists. We will explore their passions, celebrate their contributions, and look more closely at how questions become solutions that can inform environmental policy, spur technological innovation, and promote community and collaboration across the globe.
It all began with one man’s vision: A gentleman scientist with an interest in the new field of chemistry who left a legacy that still resonates almost two centuries later. We hope Eye on Science will introduce you to the colleagues who carry on James Smithson’s legacy to expand the boundaries of human knowledge.
Julissa Marenco
Assistant Secretary for Communications and External Affairs
Chief Marketing Officer
Ellen Stofan
Under Secretary for Science and Research
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Posted: 8 November 2023
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