Dr. Santos-Granero presented his webcast lecture “El Dorado and the City of Tapirs: Enchanted Cities and Urban Imaginaries in Indigenous Amazonia” at the presentation ceremony May 5. Continue reading Fernando Santos-Granero is the 2021 Smithsonian Distinguished Scholar in the Humanities
Browne has served as Acting Director of the museum since January 2021. Continue reading Acting Director Chris Browne assumes permanent leadership of the Air and Space Museum
Browne has served as Acting Director of the museum since January 2021. Continue reading Acting Director Chris Browne assumes permanent leadership of the Air and Space Museum
Browne has served as Acting Director of the museum since January 2021. Continue reading Acting Director Chris Browne assumes permanent leadership of Air and Space Museum.
May 12 | COVID-19 Safety Training Update Continue reading The Way Ahead: COVID-19 Safety Training Update
Under Secretary for Administration Ron Cortez announced April 6 that Ross, who has been Acting Director of OPDC, will assume permanent leadership of the office. Continue reading Derek Ross named director of the Office of Planning, Design and Construction.
An accident that nearly killed her when she was five years old scarred Beatrice Kenner’s face for life, but it also gave her a determination to create solutions wherever she saw obstacles. This drive and ingenuity made her one of the most prolific African American inventors of the mid-20th century. Continue reading The Many Inventions of Beatrice Kenner
April 6 | New Variants and Updated Booster Guidelines Continue reading COVID-19 Team Update: New Variants and Updated Booster Guidelines
Secretary Bunch announced Ziebarth’s appointment as part of the Smithsonian’s efforts to expand its accessibility and outreach efforts as part of our overall commitment to workplace diversity. Continue reading Beth Ziebarth selected as Deputy Head Diversity Officer
Secretary Bunch announced Ziebarth’s appointment as part of the Smithsonian’s efforts to expand its accessibility and outreach efforts as part of our overall commitment to workplace diversity. Continue reading Beth Ziebarth selected as Deputy Head Diversity Officer
Join Taliia Smith of the Office of Public Relations' Social Media team as she celebrates Teacher's Appreciation Day by appreciating some teachers. Continue reading Celebrating Smithsonian Educators
We are reevaluating and working to improve the survey to better meet the needs of both staff and leadership. Continue reading Update on the 2025 Smithsonian Employee Perspective Survey
The Smithsonian Excellence in Digital Awards acknowledge, honor, and elevate outstanding staff achievements across a variety of digital disciplines Continue reading Nominations are now open for the 2025 Excellence in Digital Awards
Brachman brings 20 years of experience on Capitol Hill and in the private sector to her new role. Continue reading Anne Brachman named new director of the Office of Government Relations
"Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth." - Muhammad Ali Continue reading Volunteer Spotlight: Maureen Bryant’s half-century of service
