Gonzalo Gonzalez Abad of the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard and Smithsonian, the most interesting part of his work is not the science itself but how we can use science to improve life on this planet. Continue reading Finding the right TEMPO: Using physics for public good
Myria Perez has been passionate about paleontology since she was a teenager. Today she is just as passionate about introducing other young girls to science. Continue reading Passion on display: Myria Perez explains why paleontology is a great introduction to science
Meet Carla Dove, who has led NMNH’s Feather Identification Lab to be the busiest and best bird-strike identification lab in the world. If it flies and shares the skies with aircraft, she and her team can identify it–even if all that’s left is a spoonful of snarge. Continue reading If it flies and shares the skies with aircraft, Carla Dove can identify it.
“World-recognized tropical paleobiologist” isn’t the most common career goal for a little boy growing up in Bogotá, Colombia, but Carlos Jaramillo not only found his personal path to science, he also has spent two decades helping train others studying some of the richest, most biodiverse and least understood environments on Earth. Continue reading Every drop of water in the world has flowed through the tropics at some point.
Emily Martin put her privilege to work as she discovered her own route to the outer edges of our galaxy. Continue reading Are we alone? Emily Martin may find the answer by studying ocean worlds in outer space
Corals—the living animals that create the ocean’s most biodiverse marine environments—are in grave danger. Continue reading Decades of research may help undo centuries of damage
Last month, a group of people you’d never expect to see in the same room came together at the National Museum of Natural History with one common goal: To push our national leaders to think critically about how to address the crisis affecting the health of our oceans. Continue reading Summit on Ocean Biodiversity: Collaboration is critical
She’ll tell you when to run. Continue reading If you’re one of 800 million people who live near an active volcano, you should meet Kadie Bennis
The middle of January is a nice time to plan a trip to tropical Panama. Just ask Steven Paton, who has been monitoring weather patterns in Panama for more than three decades and manages weather data going back almost a century. Continue reading Eye on Science: Watching the weather in Panama
It is a truism that “in the midst of life, we are in death,” and the sad fact is that no matter how carefully husbanded, the animals in our care will inevitably pass away–ideally after long and healthy lives. When a death occurs unexpectedly, the Zoo’s animal pathologists step up to determine why and how. Continue reading By investigating death, the Zoo’s Kali Holder gathers lessons on life
The Smithsonian's 12th collaboration with USA Today honors American veterans. Continue reading America’s Veterans: Honor, Service, and Sacrifice
Secretary Bunch announces a generous gift from Lily Endowment to fund the Smithsonian's celebration of the United States' 250th anniversary in 2026. Continue reading A new $40 million grant will fund America’s 250th programming and events
After three decades answering visitors' questions, is there anything she doesn't know about the Smithsonian? Continue reading Bridget Balog celebrates 30 years with the Smithsonian
Meet the newest member of the OVS staff: An enthusiastic historian and writer with a touch of Army discipline. Continue reading Introducing Troy Huber
The Office of Visitor Services is excited to announce that we are recruiting for a new season of volunteer Smithsonian Ambassadors! Continue reading Ambassadors needed to meet visitors where they are
